NOS4A2

For a horror show, NOS4A2 keeps the gore relatively light, but does depict violent and unnerving acts, such as the abduction of a young boy and the murder of his parents. There's also an issue with domestic violence involving two of the main characters.

Mild flirting. However, sexuality tends to be a major motif in vampire stories, so there's potential for more sexual content as the show evolves.

Teens smoke cigarettes and use marijuana. Many characters on the show also consume alcohol to excess, and the McQueen parents appear to be alcoholics.

Parents need to know that NOS4A2 is a horror-drama that takes a unique approach to the vampire story. Instead of sucking blood, main villain Charlie Manx (Zachary Quinto) telepathically feeds on children's souls and sends henchmen to do his dirty work for him. Though there's surprisingly little blood involved, given the subject, NOS4A2 does have outbursts of violence where, for example, one victim has her neck broken. Outside of Manx, the show functions mostly as a teen drama, focusing on its protagonist, Vic McQueen (Ashleigh Cummings), and her family and social circle. There's a lot of alcohol involved, and McQueen's mother and father both appear to be alcoholics. There's also the potential for sexual situations, a vampire story staple, though the show seems to want to walk the fine line of being appropriate for teens while still seeming edgy.