Free Bert, Season 1

What’s it about?

Comedian Bert Kreischer stars as himself in this show about parents trying to fit in at their daughters’ swanky new private school. The crass humour in this show is in keeping with Bert Kreischer’s public persona and stand-up comedy performances.

The facts

• Directed by Jarrad Paul, Andy Mogel
• Created by Brett Kreischer, Andy Mogel, Jarrad Paul
• English language
• Runtime: Episodes are approximately 25 minutes
• Netflix original comedy series

Why did it get this rating?

This series was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Sex scenes and sexual references

• Oral sex is implied at a strip club when a stripper has her head at the level of a character’s crotch. Strippers are also depicted dancing on stage in revealing clothing.
• Characters make frequent sexual references, including frank and crass jokes, about sexual topics such as penis size, masturbation, ejaculation, and intercourse.
• A stand-up comedian makes crass, sexual jokes about two parents at his daughter’s school. This does not go down well for him.
• Parents comically discuss possible sexual activity involving their teenage daughter and her new boyfriend.
• Frank sexual language such as “c*ck”, “pu**y, and “c*m” are used. The words “f**k” and “f**king” are used to mean sex. Characters also mime sexual acts with their hands.

Offensive language

• Characters use coarse and highly offensive language, such as “sh*t”, “b*tch”, “f**k”, “f**king” and “c*nt” as part of regular conversations. The language is comic in tone and generally used as intensifiers, exclamations, and expressions of frustration.

Drug use

• Characters snort cocaine at a strip club.

Content that may disturb

• Characters discuss being able to access the private photo collection of a gynaecologist who takes intimate photos of his patients. The main character finds this problematic but does not object. The conduct of the gynaecologist is presented as inappropriate, not criminal.
• Some characters make racist and sexist comments. Their attitudes are presented as somewhat problematic for the main character who makes sarcastic jokes about it.

When the content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

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