The First Lady

Takes a gender-bending stance on the presidency, as the first wives are largely highlighted -- while the male presidents are secondary characters. The women are feminists who defy widely held expectations for their role. Racial diversity among the cast.

Violence or threatened violence against notable American figures and presidents is mentioned. This includes death threats against President Barack Obama and the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Every so often characters curse, using words such as "f--k," "s--t," and the "N" word.

Characters drink alcohol and occasionally smoke cigarettes.

Parents need to know that The First Lady is a mature drama series about the first ladies in American history. The show focuses on first ladies from three distinct time periods. It has some explicit language, including words such as "f--k," "s--t," and the "N" word, and some drinking and smoking. Themes of the show include promoting diversity, striving for women's rights, speaking out against injustice, and the importance of the role of the first lady in the White House. Parents may see merit in allowing viewers somewhat younger to watch the show for historical knowledge, but may want to have conversations with older kids about the more mature parts of the series.