Contributor: Sarah Rasmussen

Sarah Rasmussen was Plugged In’s 2023 summer intern, and she continues to write reviews for Plugged In today. She is studying English education with a minor in theatre at Oral Roberts University. Sarah’s hobbies include reading, hiking and singing entire Broadway soundtracks in her car. Sarah loves serving with Plugged In because she believes expressions of biblical truth can be found everywhere—even in secular media. She also thinks watching movies for her job is pretty cool.

Julia season 2

Julia

While Julia’s compelling story might entice some viewers, others will find the profanity, alcohol, and sexual content unpalatable.

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NCIS Sydney season 1

NCIS: Sydney

The location might be new, but NCIS: Sydney still contains the violence and profanity common in the franchise.

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Young David season 1

Young David

Despite some minor moments of peril, Minno’s Young David explores the childhood of Israel’s king in a family-friendly manner.

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I Woke up a Vampire season 1

I Woke Up a Vampire

When Carmie becomes a vampire, she (and potential viewers) must navigate violence, supernatural powers and middle school angst.

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The Hill 2023

The Hill

In its attempt to stay as authentic as possible, this faith-based movie employs some profanity that might make it strike out for some families.

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Hocus Pocus 1993

Hocus Pocus

This Halloween “classic” from 1993 is in theaters again, and it’s filled with more problems than just “toil and trouble” for would-be viewers.

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Miseducation season 1

Miseducation

You might want to read the syllabus before starting this coming-of-age tale. Miseducation contains heavy sexual themes, LGBT content and harsh profanity.

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Krapopolis season 1

Krapopolis

If the title, Krapopolis, wasn’t hint enough, be warned. Fox’s adult animation comedy contains crass humor, profanity and sexual content.

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Theater Camp 2023

Theater Camp

While theater lovers will likely relate to this mockumentary style film, parents may want to keep this one backstage until their kids are older.

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Baki Hanma season 2

Baki Hanma

Baki Hanma is on a quest to fight his father, but families might want to hunt for a less violent anime.

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Finding God in “Godless” Media

Is there value in consuming secular media?

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The Try Guys youtube

The Try Guys

The Try Guy’s use of profanity, substances and sexual references makes them a group your family probably won’t want to try.

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Bump season 2

Bump

Teen parents Oly and Santi learn how to balance their new responsibilities with academic and social life.

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Zom 100 season 1

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

While this anime explores some interesting themes, it contains all the gore and sexual content you might expect from a zombie-centric show.

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beanie bubble apple TV

The Beanie Bubble

The Beanie Bubble uncovers the story behind the Beanie Babies craze. Unfortunately, it’s stuffed with plenty of harsh profanity.

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