Content & Trigger Warnings for Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018)
24 content warnings identified across 4 seasons for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) contains 24 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Religious persecution, Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Forced marriage, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Kidnapping / abduction, Blood / medical gore, Body horror, Confined spaces (claustrophobia), Jump scares, Snakes, Spiders / insects, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Incest, Drug use (depicted), Animal cruelty / animal death, Child abuse / harm to children, Gore / graphic violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted), Sexual assault / rape, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Religious persecution (severity 4/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Forced marriage (severity 4/5), Blood / medical gore (severity 4/5), Body horror (severity 5/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 4/5), Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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Does It Get Worse?
10 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.
| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Theo's experience as a trans character involves some bullying and misgendering from peers; handled with empathy |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Racial discrimination is addressed through the experiences of some characters. |
| Religious persecution | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | The Church of Night practices Satanic rituals and persecutes those who resist signing the Book of the Beast; forced conversion and religious coercion are central themes |
| Religious persecution | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Witch hunters target the coven; historical parallels to religious persecution of marginalized groups are made explicit |
| Religious persecution | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | The coven faces persecution from both human and supernatural forces; pagans target the witches for extinction |
| Religious persecution | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Continued religious and supernatural persecution of witches; the coven fights for survival against existential threats |
| Mental Health & Emotional | ||||
| Death of a parent | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Sabrina's parents' deaths are a significant backstory element, and parental figures are threatened. |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Sabrina grieves the loss of her mortal life and normal relationships as she's pulled deeper into the dark world |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Loss of coven members and the weight of leadership create deep grief and emotional burden for Sabrina |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S4 | 4/5 | Depicted | The series ends with profound grief as characters mourn Sabrina's death; the emotional toll of the final battle is devastating |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Suicidal behavior and despair are depicted in connection with supernatural manipulation. |
| Other | ||||
| Forced marriage | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Sabrina faces immense pressure to participate in a dark baptism and essentially be married to Satan; the ritual parallels forced marriage traditions |
| Forced marriage | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | The Dark Lord's claim over Sabrina continues with marriage/ownership undertones; control over her body and choices |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | The Church of Night elders manipulate and deceive Sabrina about her heritage and destiny to control her choices |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Multiple characters manipulate Sabrina and each other through deception about prophecies and magical obligations |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Deception and manipulation continue as characters play political games for control of Hell and the coven |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Reality itself becomes unreliable as Eldritch terrors manipulate perception; characters cannot trust what they see |
| Kidnapping / abduction | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters are captured and held by demonic or human antagonists. |
| Phobias & Sensory | ||||
| Blood / medical gore | All | 4/5 | Depicted | Significant blood in rituals, attacks, and supernatural events throughout the series. |
| Body horror | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Demonic transformations, possession effects, and grotesque magical body alterations; witches' familiars take disturbing forms |
| Body horror | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Disturbing transformations, possession sequences, and grotesque magical effects intensify; cannibalistic rituals depicted |
| Body horror | S3 | 4/5 | Depicted | Eldritch horror imagery as cosmic entities threaten reality; tentacled monsters, body possession, and flesh corruption |
| Body horror | S4 | 5/5 | Depicted | The Eldritch terrors manifest as deeply disturbing body horror; reality warps, bodies are twisted, and cosmic entities defy physical form |
| Confined spaces (claustrophobia) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters are trapped in mines, cells, and magical prisons. |
| Jump scares | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Horror elements include sudden demonic appearances and supernatural scares throughout |
| Jump scares | S3 | 2/5 | Depicted | Horror elements with demonic and cosmic entity sudden appearances |
| Jump scares | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Intensified horror sequences with sudden cosmic entity manifestations and reality-breaking scares |
| Snakes | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Serpentine imagery and snakes appear in association with dark magic and the Dark Lord. |
| Spiders / insects | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Spiders and insects appear in some magical and horror-themed scenes. |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Some sexual content and partial nudity; the show treats sexuality frankly within its dark supernatural context |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Increased sexual content including a demonic orgy and more explicit scenes; nudity in ritual contexts |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual content continues with romantic and supernatural sexual encounters; carnival-themed sexuality |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual content in relationships including Sabrina's romantic interests; nudity in ritual and romantic contexts |
| Incest | S4 | 2/5 | Referenced | The show's two Sabrinas create an uncomfortable dynamic; the coven's closed community hints at generational interrelation |
| Substance Use | ||||
| Drug use (depicted) | All | 1/5 | Depicted | Minor references to drug use and potion-making with drug-like effects. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Animal cruelty / animal death | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Animal sacrifice is part of witchcraft rituals; familiars (animal companions) are threatened and harmed |
| Animal cruelty / animal death | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Continued animal sacrifice in rituals; familiars remain in danger |
| Animal cruelty / animal death | S3 | 2/5 | Depicted | Ritual animal sacrifice continues; supernatural creatures are harmed in battle |
| Child abuse / harm to children | S1 | 2/5 | Referenced | References to the historical persecution and harm of young witches; the coven's treatment of its younger members is controlling |
| Child abuse / harm to children | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Young characters are placed in danger, manipulated, and harmed by adult figures throughout. |
| Gore / graphic violence | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Ritualistic blood sacrifices, animal sacrifice, and violent magical confrontations with bloody aftermath |
| Gore / graphic violence | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Escalated gore including ritual killings, bloody resurrections, and graphic demonic violence |
| Gore / graphic violence | S3 | 4/5 | Depicted | Hell-set sequences feature graphic violence, bloody rituals, and demonic warfare with visceral imagery |
| Gore / graphic violence | S4 | 4/5 | Depicted | Cosmic horror escalates with graphic violence as Eldritch terrors threaten to consume reality; bloody battles and sacrifices |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | S4 | 4/5 | Depicted | Sabrina sacrifices herself to save the world; the act of self-sacrifice is emotionally intense and depicted as a deliberate choice to die |
| Sexual assault / rape | S2 | 3/5 | Referenced | The Dark Lord's manipulation of consent regarding Sabrina's dark baptism carries sexual assault undertones; power dynamics are predatory |
| Torture | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters are tortured through magical and physical means; witch trial torture methods are referenced and shown |
| Torture | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Hell features graphic torture of the damned; characters endure magical torment and physical suffering |
| Torture | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Cosmic entities torture characters as reality breaks down; magical torment sequences intensify |
Identity & Discrimination
Theo's experience as a trans character involves some bullying and misgendering from peers; handled with empathy
Racial discrimination is addressed through the experiences of some characters.
The Church of Night practices Satanic rituals and persecutes those who resist signing the Book of the Beast; forced conversion and religious coercion are central themes
Witch hunters target the coven; historical parallels to religious persecution of marginalized groups are made explicit
The coven faces persecution from both human and supernatural forces; pagans target the witches for extinction
Continued religious and supernatural persecution of witches; the coven fights for survival against existential threats
Mental Health & Emotional
Sabrina's parents' deaths are a significant backstory element, and parental figures are threatened.
Sabrina grieves the loss of her mortal life and normal relationships as she's pulled deeper into the dark world
Loss of coven members and the weight of leadership create deep grief and emotional burden for Sabrina
The series ends with profound grief as characters mourn Sabrina's death; the emotional toll of the final battle is devastating
Suicidal behavior and despair are depicted in connection with supernatural manipulation.
Other
Sabrina faces immense pressure to participate in a dark baptism and essentially be married to Satan; the ritual parallels forced marriage traditions
The Dark Lord's claim over Sabrina continues with marriage/ownership undertones; control over her body and choices
The Church of Night elders manipulate and deceive Sabrina about her heritage and destiny to control her choices
Multiple characters manipulate Sabrina and each other through deception about prophecies and magical obligations
Deception and manipulation continue as characters play political games for control of Hell and the coven
Reality itself becomes unreliable as Eldritch terrors manipulate perception; characters cannot trust what they see
Characters are captured and held by demonic or human antagonists.
Phobias & Sensory
Significant blood in rituals, attacks, and supernatural events throughout the series.
Demonic transformations, possession effects, and grotesque magical body alterations; witches' familiars take disturbing forms
Disturbing transformations, possession sequences, and grotesque magical effects intensify; cannibalistic rituals depicted
Eldritch horror imagery as cosmic entities threaten reality; tentacled monsters, body possession, and flesh corruption
The Eldritch terrors manifest as deeply disturbing body horror; reality warps, bodies are twisted, and cosmic entities defy physical form
Characters are trapped in mines, cells, and magical prisons.
Horror elements include sudden demonic appearances and supernatural scares throughout
Intensified horror sequences with sudden cosmic entity manifestations and reality-breaking scares
Serpentine imagery and snakes appear in association with dark magic and the Dark Lord.
Spiders and insects appear in some magical and horror-themed scenes.
Sexual Content
Some sexual content and partial nudity; the show treats sexuality frankly within its dark supernatural context
Increased sexual content including a demonic orgy and more explicit scenes; nudity in ritual contexts
Sexual content continues with romantic and supernatural sexual encounters; carnival-themed sexuality
Sexual content in relationships including Sabrina's romantic interests; nudity in ritual and romantic contexts
The show's two Sabrinas create an uncomfortable dynamic; the coven's closed community hints at generational interrelation
Substance Use
Minor references to drug use and potion-making with drug-like effects.
Violence & Physical Harm
Animal sacrifice is part of witchcraft rituals; familiars (animal companions) are threatened and harmed
Continued animal sacrifice in rituals; familiars remain in danger
Ritual animal sacrifice continues; supernatural creatures are harmed in battle
References to the historical persecution and harm of young witches; the coven's treatment of its younger members is controlling
Young characters are placed in danger, manipulated, and harmed by adult figures throughout.
Ritualistic blood sacrifices, animal sacrifice, and violent magical confrontations with bloody aftermath
Escalated gore including ritual killings, bloody resurrections, and graphic demonic violence
Hell-set sequences feature graphic violence, bloody rituals, and demonic warfare with visceral imagery
Cosmic horror escalates with graphic violence as Eldritch terrors threaten to consume reality; bloody battles and sacrifices
Sabrina sacrifices herself to save the world; the act of self-sacrifice is emotionally intense and depicted as a deliberate choice to die
The Dark Lord's manipulation of consent regarding Sabrina's dark baptism carries sexual assault undertones; power dynamics are predatory
Characters are tortured through magical and physical means; witch trial torture methods are referenced and shown
Hell features graphic torture of the damned; characters endure magical torment and physical suffering
Cosmic entities torture characters as reality breaks down; magical torment sequences intensify
