Taylor Swift: The End of an Era, episodes 1-2

NZ release: 12 December 2025

Offensive language Rated on: 16 December 2025

end of an era

What’s it about?

An unprecedented backstage pass alongside Taylor Swift as her record-breaking tour comes to an end.

The facts

  • Directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce
  • Starring Taylor Swift, Mandy Moore, Andrea Swift, Ed Sheeran and Florence Welch
  • English language
  • 6 episodes, 44 min each

Why did it get this rating?

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

Violent references

There are references to a terrorist plot, including “chemical explosives,” “detonators,” and “isis propaganda.”

A pop star recalls how she and her management dodged a “massacre situation.”

A woman recalls an attack where little kids were killed. There are clips of news broadcasts mentioning how three children were killed in a stabbing, describing it as a “frenzied assault.”

Lyrics in songs throughout the docuseries can be made out to reference death, a gun, bullets and gallows.

Emotionally impactful

Behind the scenes footage depicts a pop star dealing with fame and struggling whilst supporting families of terrorism victims. Some scenes may be emotional for some due to the show consisting of real-life footage.

Lyrics can be heard in songs referencing being depressed and being “f**ked in the head.” There are also lyrics that reference alcohol misuse and cheating, however these are sung casually and in light-hearted ways.

Offensive language

Lyrics in songs include words like “f**k,” “b*tch,” “sh*t” and “damn.”

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