Content & Trigger Warnings for BMF (2021)
16 content warnings identified across 3 seasons for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, BMF (2021) contains 16 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Kidnapping / abduction, Wrongful imprisonment, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Overdose scenes, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence, Gun violence, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 4/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Kidnapping / abduction (severity 4/5), Drug use (depicted) (severity 5/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 4/5), Gun violence (severity 5/5), Torture (severity 4/5).
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Does It Get Worse?
2 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.
| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Racially motivated violence and systemic oppression depicted in the setting |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Frequent use of racial slurs and racially charged language throughout dialogue |
| Mental Health & Emotional | ||||
| Death of a parent | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Family loss and its impact on the main characters' life trajectory |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S3 | 4/5 | Depicted | Cumulative losses weigh heavily on characters as consequences mount |
| Other | ||||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Manipulation and betrayal within the organization create trust issues |
| Infidelity | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Ongoing relationship betrayals as power and lifestyle corrupt characters |
| Kidnapping / abduction | S3 | 4/5 | Depicted | Abductions and hostage situations as part of ongoing power struggles |
| Wrongful imprisonment | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters face legal pressure and imprisonment as law enforcement closes in |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual scenes and partial nudity in various relationship contexts |
| Substance Use | ||||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Continued heavy drinking in social settings and as coping mechanism |
| Drug use (depicted) | All | 5/5 | Depicted | Cocaine processing, distribution, and the drug trade are central to the entire series, shown in extensive detail. |
| Overdose scenes | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Consequences of drug use including overdose situations depicted |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Physical violence occurs within families and intimate relationships as consequences of the drug trade lifestyle. |
| Gore / graphic violence | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Graphic aftermath of shootings and violent attacks with visible blood and wounds |
| Gun violence | S1 | 5/5 | Depicted | Frequent shootings, drive-bys, and gun-related murders depicted graphically |
| Torture | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Brutal interrogation and punishment scenes inflicted on rivals and informants |
Identity & Discrimination
Racially motivated violence and systemic oppression depicted in the setting
Frequent use of racial slurs and racially charged language throughout dialogue
Mental Health & Emotional
Family loss and its impact on the main characters' life trajectory
Cumulative losses weigh heavily on characters as consequences mount
Other
Manipulation and betrayal within the organization create trust issues
Ongoing relationship betrayals as power and lifestyle corrupt characters
Abductions and hostage situations as part of ongoing power struggles
Characters face legal pressure and imprisonment as law enforcement closes in
Sexual Content
Sexual scenes and partial nudity in various relationship contexts
Substance Use
Continued heavy drinking in social settings and as coping mechanism
Cocaine processing, distribution, and the drug trade are central to the entire series, shown in extensive detail.
Violence & Physical Harm
Physical violence occurs within families and intimate relationships as consequences of the drug trade lifestyle.
Graphic aftermath of shootings and violent attacks with visible blood and wounds
Frequent shootings, drive-bys, and gun-related murders depicted graphically
Brutal interrogation and punishment scenes inflicted on rivals and informants
