Lucky

NZ release: 15 July 2026

Bloody violence, content that may disturb, offensive language, and cruelty Rated on: 15 July 2026

Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2

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What’s it about?

When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, Lucky is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, she must fight for her life.

The facts 

  • Created by Jonathan Tropper (Your Friends & Neighbours)
  • Executive produced by Reese Witherspoon
  • Starring Anya Taylor-Joy (The Menu), Annette Bening (Apples Never Fall), and Timothy Olyphant (Over Your Dead Body)
  • English language 
  • Runtime: Episodes are around 45 minutes each, and are released weekly
  • With an original opening theme song by Fiona Apple
  • Based on the novel by Marissa Stapley

Why did it get this rating? 

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

Bloody violence, cruelty, and content that may disturb

The violence in the first two episodes includes gun violence, hand-to-hand combat, and torture scenes. Wounds are bloody. In these episodes, the strongest content includes:

  • A character is hit suddenly by a car and killed
  • A character is shot in the foot as a form of torture
  • A character is choked as a form of torture
  • A character is tied up and trapped in the boot of a car
  • A character is choked in an attempt to kill them, but they survive by stabbing the perpetrator. This scene is very dimly lit, so details are hard to discern.
  • A character’s feet are set on fire

Offensive language

Characters use frequent offensive language, including “sh*t” and “f*ck”.

When 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.  

Further information 

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