Contributor: Emily Tsiao

Emily studied film and writing when she was in college. And when she isn’t being way too competitive while playing board games, she enjoys food, sleep, and geeking out with her husband indulging in their “nerdoms,” which is the collective fan cultures of everything they love, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate and Lord of the Rings.

Clarice

Viewers who don’t want to see mangled corpses on screen should probably find another show.

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We look at a young girl in overalls with pigtails.

Earwig and the Witch

Many families may simply decide that Earwig’s content concerns push this story out of bounds for them.

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We see actress Zendaya's face in a still from the movie Malcolm & Marie.

Malcolm & Marie

Malcolm and Marie, the people, have their issues. And so does Malcolm & Marie, the film.

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Dickinson

This bold, crass interpretation of the poet comes off as more of a disappointment than anything.

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Four kids look at a treasure map.

Finding ‘Ohana

If you ask me, Finding ‘Ohana is a modern-day Goonies.

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Fate: The Winx Saga

No amount of pixie dust or happy thoughts can cover up the fact that this teen-centric show isn’t suited for teens.

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We see a man and a woman in black leather carrying motorcycle helmets.

Locked Down

Most families will probably want to avoid watching Locked Down: It could add to the insanity we’re already feeling.

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Batwoman

There’s a new hero flapping around Gotham these days. But the show’s problems drag this caped crusader down.

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A man and woman in 1939 look at an archeological dig site in Great Britain.

The Dig

The Dig has a few more controversies buried within than who discovered the treasure at the center of the story.

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Lupin

Assane describes his friends as having “questionable morals,” and the same could be said of Lupin.

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Call Me Kat

Some positive messages and a TV-PG rating don’t completely wipe away some of the show’s content concerns.

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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

This witchy reboot’s many problems are devilish indeed.

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Pieces of a Woman

For parents who have ever lost a child, Pieces of a Woman might prove triggering.

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Vikings

Life is not sacred here. It’s not even particularly important.

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The Expanse

A sprawling, solar-system-wide storyline doesn’t make up for the galaxy of problematic content we see.

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