Leopard Skin
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Leopard Skin
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Leopard Skin is a drama/mystery series about a former documentarian (Carla Gugino) and her maid (Gaite Jansen) being held hostage by a group of thieves, but the hostage situation gives way to an even bigger mystery surrounding the characters. The series includes sexual situations and humor, guns and violence, and language.
What's the Story?
LEOPARD SKIN follows Alba (Carla Gugino), a former documentarian who's rumored to be cursed -- her bad luck has continued after the death of her mogul husband when she's held captive by thieves. But the situation reveals more about Alba's past, what haunts her, and what haunts everyone else she comes across.
Is It Any Good?
This is a show that might be divisive among viewers: Either you like it or you don't, and your reasoning will hinge on the show's slow yet chaotic reveal of the central mystery. Leopard Skin doesn't seem intent on wanting to be clear to its viewers, and for some, that increases the intrigue. But for others, it will make them want to tune out after the first episode. If you're already a fan of Gugino and her husband/creator of the series Sebastian Gutierrez, you might stick it out for those reasons alone.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the series' method of storytelling. How does it approach telling the mystery?
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Why do you think the series is called Leopard Skin?
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TV Details
- Premiere date: November 17, 2022
- Cast: Carla Gugino, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Ana de la Reguera
- Network: Peacock
- Genre: Drama
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: January 23, 2023
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