Durham County (ION)
common sense media says
Creepy drama about families, friendship, murderers, lies.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this creepy thriller creates a palpable sense of menace and gloom. One of the two main characters may be a serial killer; the other is a detective investigating the murders. Both are hiding dark secrets, and their combustible connection is exacerbated by the many lies that both of them tell to their families, friends, and co-workers. Some scenes include intense violence; there's also plenty of swearing and some references to sex. Young kids and tweens might be spooked by the show, but older teens and adults could be entertained by the dark atmosphere.
Positive role models:
The two main characters are both hiding terrible secrets, and the effort of maintaining their lies takes a toll on their families.
Violence:
Some scenes feature sudden and intense violence, including brutal murders. Some of the attacks are shown; others are implied but not shown. A husband controls his wife using both emotional abuse and sometimes physical intimidation. Several scenes seem to suggest imminent bloodshed and menace.
Sex:
Couples discuss having sex, but nothing more explicit than kissing happens on screen. Some talk about sex between teens.
Language:
A fair amount of swearing, including “crap,” “goddamn,” “butt,” “ass,” “bastard,” “prick,” "balls,” and “ratshit.”
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some drinking by adults at bars and parties, and a few characters sometimes appear a little drunk.
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