Drama
The Big Cigar

The Big Cigar’s protagonist, Huey P. Newton, founder of the Black Panthers, is suspicious of Hollywood. In that, Plugged In …

Drama
Bridgerton

Take Gossip Girl, set it in 1813 England, add in a few f-words, partial nudity, and gratuitous sex scenes, you’d …

Drama, Horror
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School

Backstabbing, violence, sexuality and unrealistic standards for teens all make a return in Season Two of this spinoff series.

Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
My Hero Academia

Netflix’s My Hero Academia shows how hero work can be a bit messy, content-wise.

Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Blood of Zeus

Creativity abounds here, but those artistic measures can’t blur the obvious issues that families are sure to discover.

Comedy, Crime, Drama
Bodkin

Ireland is frequently listed as one of the safest countries in the world. But the same cannot be said for …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Dark Matter

Dark Matter reminds us that our choices define us. They make us who they are. But this show makes some …

Drama
The Veil

Take the veil off this Hulu show, and you’ll find more than just a compelling story: You’ll uncover scads of …

Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
T • P Bon

Bon Namihira travels into the past to save innocent lives. But potential viewers won’t travel far before they encounter the …

Drama
A Man in Full

Talent and intrigue ultimately can’t cloak the truth about this vulgar, crass and graphic drama on Netflix.

Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire

Tales of the Empire is typical Star Wars fare. But in its exploration of what drives folk to the Dark …

Drama
The Tattooist of Auschwitz

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a little like its titular character. It’s painful. It gets under your skin. And it …

Frieren
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

An elf mage contemplates on connection and regret as she watches her human friends grow old and pass away.

Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Attack on Titan

Eren’s revenge against the titans leads to lots of blood and death.

Comedy, Drama
The Sympathizer

While its protagonist might live a nuanced life, The Sympathizer’s problematic content can’t be described the same way.