Content & Trigger Warnings for Dynasty (2017)

A character's sexuality creates tension and some homophobic reactions from others

LGBTQ characters face prejudice from certain family members and social circles

LGBTQ+ characters face homophobia and prejudice, particularly in the context of the wealthy family dynamic.

Racial tension and microaggressions emerge in storylines involving the Colby family

A parental death has significant emotional and financial implications for the family

Characters process significant losses from previous seasons

Characters reflect on losses and emotional damage as the series wraps up

Characters grieve deaths and losses, though the soap format cycles through grief quickly.

Pregnancy loss is depicted and its emotional aftermath is explored

Pregnancy loss and related trauma occur in the series' dramatic storylines.

Suicidal thoughts and attempts occur in certain character arcs.

A vehicle accident features in a dramatic sequence

Car accidents serve as dramatic plot devices in multiple episodes.

Pervasive emotional manipulation among the wealthy Carrington family as characters scheme for power

Continued psychological manipulation escalates as family power struggles intensify

Deception and manipulation remain the primary tools characters use against each other

Manipulation tactics continue as alliances shift and new threats emerge

The final season continues the show's trademark scheming and emotional manipulation

Multiple affairs and romantic betrayals drive many of the season's major plot twists

Romantic deception and multiple affairs continue as central plot elements

Continued romantic betrayals though slightly less central than prior seasons

Romantic deception continues with new relationship complications

Romantic complications and betrayals persist as storylines resolve

Infidelity is a pervasive theme with nearly every major character engaging in or being affected by affairs.

A kidnapping scheme is part of the dramatic twists in the season

Abduction and hostage situations escalate the dramatic stakes

Another kidnapping plot emerges as the Carringtons' enemies escalate their schemes

Kidnapping remains a go-to dramatic device in the show's escalating conflicts

A final kidnapping plot adds tension to the series conclusion

Blood is shown in violent confrontations and accident scenes.

Sexual scenes between various couples, moderately explicit for a network drama

Sexual content continues at a similar level to the first season

Sexual content continues at a similar intensity level

Moderate sexual content in the final season

Sexual scenes are frequent, depicting affairs, seduction, and intimate encounters.

Sexual coercion and manipulation are used as power plays between characters.

Heavy drinking is normalized among the wealthy characters, with some problematic patterns

Characters frequently drink to excess during emotional confrontations and social events

Problematic drinking continues to be depicted among the main cast

Characters continue to use alcohol heavily in social and stressful situations

Heavy drinking remains part of the Carrington lifestyle through the final season

Heavy drinking is glamorized and pervasive, with characters frequently drinking excessively.

Drug use and its consequences feature more prominently in this season

Drug overdose occurs as a consequence of the substance abuse storylines.

Controlling and emotionally abusive dynamics within marriages and family relationships

Domestic violence and abusive relationships are depicted in several character arcs.

A shooting event has major consequences for the characters in this season

Gun threats and violence occur in dramatic confrontation scenes

Gun violence features in heightened dramatic sequences this season

Guns are used in dramatic confrontations as the series builds to its conclusion

Suicide attempts are depicted in certain dramatic storylines.

Sexual assault occurs in the series, with storylines addressing its aftermath.