La La Land (Showtime)
common sense media says
British comic's kooky characters aren't kid-friendly.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this character-driven cable comedy series is for mature audiences due to the generous dose of uncensored swearing (including "f--k" and "s--t") and sexual language (including expressions like "hard-on," "boner," "t-ts," "p---y," and "giving head"). There's also some violence played for comic effect, some of which involves blood. Drinking is restricted to social situations, although one character is shown trying to light up a joint and, later, snorting cocaine.
Positive role models:
The characters aren't meant to be positive role models by any means: One narrowly escapes arrest for fraud, drugging, and sexual harrassment, while another uses dishonest (and dangerous) tactics to coerce his documentary subjects into doing his bidding, etc.
Violence:
Not a major focus, but in one scene, for example, a character runs over a condor and puts the dead animal on top of his vehicle, only to have blood pour down the windshield a few seconds later. There's also some punching/kicking played up for comedic effect.
Sex:
Lots of sexually charged talk, including the use of expressions like "Let's go to a strip club and get wasted, fiddle with a lady's t-ts." Characters also use terms like "giving head," "p---y," and "wet dream," etc.
Language:
The swearing isn't constant but it includes uncensored use of "f--k," "s--t," "dick," "douche bag," and the like. A character might say, "What the f--k did you do this last f--king hour that was so f--king psychic?" or "These two guys are gonna take your f--king money and f--k you in the ass." Lots of sexual language too, like "p---y" and "t-ts."
Consumerism:
Establishing shots sometimes feature the names of Los Angeles restaurants, bars, and clubs, like Caliente or Theatre West. A few visible labels, too, like Heineken.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some drinking in social settings. One character tries to smoke a joint in a moving vehicle and is later shown snorting cocaine.
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