Parents' Guide to Broken Law

Parents need to know that Broken Law is an Irish crime drama with frequent strong language, drug use, and moments of violence. When Joe (Graham Earley) is released from prison his subsequent behavior causes both himself and his police officer brother Dave (Tristan Heanue) untold problems. Dave is generally honorable and trustworthy, although he is the midst of an affair with a married woman, Amia (Gemma-Leah Devereux). Joe in contrast is generally irresponsible and selfish, but does show genuine concern for others and feels remorse when his actions place people in danger. Characters are motivated by money and greed leading to arguments and violence. This includes various fights involving punches and kicks, although nothing that results in serious injury. A gun is fired at one point and during a robbery people are also threatened at gunpoint. Men also direct violent threats at women on more than one occasion. More frequent is the strong language, which occurs throughout and includes "c--t" and variants of "f--k." Drinking, drugs, and smoking also feature heavily. Characters are seen smoking marijuana, snorting powdered drugs, and drinking both socially and in moderation, but also to excess and even while driving.

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