Military Wives

No violence is actually seen. However, given the themes of warfare and death, it is alluded to frequently.

Mild references and innuendos referring to the sexual activity between the wives and their husbands when they get home from their tours.

Infrequent strong language, such as the word "f--k." Some arguing that although doesn't involve profanity, does involve hurtful expressions.

Characters drink wine. References to heavy drinking. Characters find solace in drinking after receiving bad news. A teen returns home drunk one evening -- she feels sick and is regretful.

Parents need to know that Military Wives is a British dramedy inspired by a true story about a group of women with spouses serving in Afghanistan who set up a choir to distract themselves from the stress of reality. It has strong female characters and positive themes about friendship, teamwork, and camaraderie. And the main characters' determination to become successful as a community choir shows a sense of self-fulfillment. But there's also a sense of peril, and the theme of death is prominent throughout -- each spouse can't help anticipating that dreaded knock on the door to inform them of their partner's passing. The characters discuss violence and sex, though the references are mild. Language isn't frequent but can be strong, including use of "f--k." Alcohol is presented as a means of connecting strangers with one another. But it's also used when the characters are feeling distressed, which could be perceived as a negative representation. On the one occasion viewers do see a character drunk -- a teenage girl -- she regrets her actions and feels quite sick when she gets back home. Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Hogan co-star.

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