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What’s it about?

A divorced mother becomes caught up in a web of sex-cams, blackmail and murder while she battles her ex for custody, tries to get a promotion at work, and coaches her daughter’s soccer team.

The facts

• Created by David J. Rosen
• Starring Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Jake Johnson (New Girl), Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness), and Murray Barlett (The White Lotus)
• English language
• Runtime: Ten episodes, between 28 and 40 minutes each
• Episodes are released weekly

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.

Sexual references and sex scenes

Characters are shown masturbating and semi-nude, though no genitals are shown.

Some characters are “webcam boys” who make money by taking off their clothes and talking sexually over the internet.

There is a scene implying oral sex but this happens under blankets.

Bloody violence, cruelty, and content that may disturb

There are a lot of tense and violent scenes in the show. Some of the strongest include:

• A masked attacker beats a character during a livestream, causing bloody facial injuries.
• A character has their hand nailed to the ground, and we see close-ups of the bloody wound as they try to figure out how to remove it, then as they rip their hand free.
• A character is killed by having builder’s expanding foam piped down their throat.
• A character is killed by being strangled with a chain, which leaves a gory, bloody gash in their neck.
• A character is shot in the face and killed, and the resulting injury is shown.

Offensive language

There is regular use of offensive language, including “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.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?