Contributor: Lauren Cook

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Lauren Cook is serving as a 2021 summer intern for the Parenting and Youth department at Focus on the Family. She is studying film and screenwriting at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. You can get her talking for hours about anything from Star Wars to her family to how Inception was the best movie of the 2010s. But more than anything, she’s passionate about showing how every form of art in some way reflects the Gospel. Coffee is a close second.

Like a Dragon: Yakuza

While graphic content isn’t immediately obvious in Like a Dragon: Yakuza, the source material and TV-MA rating should set off some alarms.

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Citadel: Diana

This Italian spinoff may be less flashy and salacious than its predecessor, but look out for violence and moral ambiguity.

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Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist

There’s a fascinating story here, but ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ buries it under adverse content and the glorification of crime.

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Kaos

This modern retelling of Greek mythology falls into a pit of questionable themes and content concerns deeper than Tartarus.

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That ‘90s Show

This sequel to That ‘70s Show is plagued by the same raunchiness and underage substance use that plagued its predecessor.

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The Tyrant

This Korean thriller will have you on the edge of your seat—but wincing at the violence and cringing at foul language.

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Hotel Portofino

Hotel Portofino

You may not find glaringly explicit content when you check into Hotel Portofino, but be wary of adverse themes when unpacking your bags.

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Kite Man: H— Yeah!

Don’t be fooled by the animation: this Harley Quinn spin-off is overflowing with violence, raunchiness and amorality.

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My Lady Jane

My Lady Jane doesn’t seem equipped to do much but fuel the raging flames of Bridgerton-mania.

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DI Ray

This British police drama isn’t afraid to tackle topical issues, but be wary of ugly twists and turns along the way.

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Pretty Little Liars: Summer School

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

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Knuckles

The Sonic spinoff blends explosive adventure and road-trip-buddy-comedy into a fun romp for both kids and diehard fans.

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Dora

Say hola once again to the iconic explorer in this faithful reboot of the children’s series.

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Renegade Nell

This swashbuckling adventure can’t decide who it’s for or what kind of story it wants to tell.

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Manhunt

Manhunt combines the historical drama and police procedural genres for an intriguing look at two pivotal weeks in American history.

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