Content & Trigger Warnings for 40 y 20 (2016)
6 content warnings identified across 2 seasons for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, 40 y 20 (2016) contains 6 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Age-gap relationships (predatory), Explicit sexual content / nudity, Alcohol abuse (depicted).
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Does It Get Worse?
4 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.
| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Homophobic jokes and stereotypes are used as comedic elements. |
| Other | ||||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S1 | 1/5 | Depicted | Mild comedic manipulation and deception between characters in relationship situations |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S2 | 1/5 | Depicted | Light comedic deception and manipulation in relationship dynamics |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters engage in deceptive behavior and emotional manipulation in relationships. |
| Infidelity | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Flirtation and romantic interest outside of committed relationships is a recurring comedic element |
| Infidelity | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Romantic entanglements and temptation outside relationships continue as plot points |
| Infidelity | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Extramarital affairs and romantic deception are recurring plotlines. |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Age-gap relationships (predatory) | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | The central premise involves a romantic dynamic between a 40-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, played for comedy |
| Age-gap relationships (predatory) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | The age-gap relationship dynamic continues as the primary comedic engine of the show |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Sexual humor and innuendo are frequent; suggestive situations are played for laughs |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Sexual humor and suggestive situations remain consistent with the earlier seasons |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual humor and situations are a primary comedic device throughout the series. |
| Substance Use | ||||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Social drinking and occasional drunken comedy scenes throughout the series |
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Continued social drinking and comedic scenes involving alcohol |
Identity & Discrimination
Homophobic jokes and stereotypes are used as comedic elements.
Other
Mild comedic manipulation and deception between characters in relationship situations
Light comedic deception and manipulation in relationship dynamics
Characters engage in deceptive behavior and emotional manipulation in relationships.
Flirtation and romantic interest outside of committed relationships is a recurring comedic element
Romantic entanglements and temptation outside relationships continue as plot points
Extramarital affairs and romantic deception are recurring plotlines.
Sexual Content
The central premise involves a romantic dynamic between a 40-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, played for comedy
The age-gap relationship dynamic continues as the primary comedic engine of the show
Sexual humor and innuendo are frequent; suggestive situations are played for laughs
Sexual humor and suggestive situations remain consistent with the earlier seasons
Sexual humor and situations are a primary comedic device throughout the series.
Substance Use
Social drinking and occasional drunken comedy scenes throughout the series
Continued social drinking and comedic scenes involving alcohol
