Game of Thrones

Women are often depicted as objects, subject to the whims (and violence) of men. People of color are shown as barbaric or enslaved. LGBTQ+ characters are few and far between, all falling into clichés of being killed and/or sexually deviant. Bran uses a wheelchair but the character leans on disability stereotypes of having magical powers. Tyrion is the lone positive area, as one of the only roles for a little person on television that has depth and character development over the course of the series.

Frequent extremely graphic, gory violence, including murders, executions, and their aftermath. Large-scale battles with long, gruesome fight scenes. Swords, crossbows, clubs, and many other weapons are visible. Sexual violence is graphically depicted. Skeletons, zombie-like creatures, and dragons are among the show's scary fantasy creatures.

Extensive full-frontal nudity; sex is graphically portrayed. Characters cheat on partners sexually, engage in sex work, use sex to bargain. Incest takes place between adults.

Words such as "f--k," "c--t," "c--k," "s--t," "bitch," "bastard," and more.

Pipe smoking. Characters are frequently depicted drinking excessively and sometimes behaving irresponsibly or violently as a result. Drugs used for various motives.

Parents need to know that Game of Thrones (based on the novels by George R.R. Martin) is a big-budget fantasy series that frequently depicts gory, brutal battles and graphic acts of violence (including against children and women), as well as lots of nudity and sexual acts, including incest, orgies, and sexual violence against multiple female characters. Strong language, including "f--k," is frequent. Although the series is well produced, even the most sympathetic characters make iffy choices, and morally ambiguous content is questionable for all, even adult viewers who will need to think critically about what they've just seen on-screen.