Content & Trigger Warnings for Gangs of London (2020)
23 content warnings identified across 2 seasons for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, Gangs of London (2020) contains 23 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a child, Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Car accidents / crashes, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Kidnapping / abduction, War / combat, Blood / medical gore, Body horror, Jump scares, Needles / medical procedures, Sex trafficking, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Overdose scenes, Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence, Gun violence, Sexual assault / rape, Slavery / forced labor, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Death of a child (severity 4/5), Death of a parent (severity 4/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Kidnapping / abduction (severity 4/5), War / combat (severity 4/5), Blood / medical gore (severity 5/5), Body horror (severity 4/5), Drug use (depicted) (severity 4/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 5/5), Gun violence (severity 5/5), Torture (severity 5/5).
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Does It Get Worse?
17 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.
| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Racial tensions between ethnic gangs include slurs and prejudiced language |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Ethnic tensions and racial prejudice continue to fuel the conflict |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Racial tensions and ethnic-based gang rivalries are central themes throughout the series |
| Mental Health & Emotional | ||||
| Death of a child | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Young people are killed in escalating gang violence |
| Death of a parent | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | A father's murder is the inciting event driving the main character's arc |
| Death of a parent | All | 4/5 | Depicted | The death of a father figure is a central inciting event and drives the main character's arc |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Characters process violent loss of family members throughout |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Survivors struggle with mounting losses from the gang war |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | All | 4/5 | Depicted | Multiple characters deal with intense grief from violent losses of loved ones |
| Other | ||||
| Car accidents / crashes | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | High-speed vehicle chases resulting in crashes |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters manipulate alliances through deception and psychological pressure |
| Kidnapping / abduction | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Multiple abductions carried out by criminal organizations |
| Kidnapping / abduction | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Abductions used as leverage in gang power struggles |
| Kidnapping / abduction | All | 4/5 | Depicted | Kidnapping and hostage-taking are frequent plot elements across multiple storylines |
| War / combat | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Gang conflicts escalate to resemble urban warfare |
| Phobias & Sensory | ||||
| Blood / medical gore | All | 5/5 | Depicted | Extreme amounts of blood in virtually every episode from the pervasive graphic violence |
| Body horror | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Aftermath of extreme violence shown with disturbing physical detail |
| Body horror | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Graphic aftermath of violence displayed without restraint |
| Jump scares | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Sudden violent ambushes and unexpected attacks create intense shock moments |
| Needles / medical procedures | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Makeshift medical treatment of gunshot and stab wounds |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Sex trafficking | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Human trafficking operations depicted as part of criminal enterprises |
| Sex trafficking | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Human trafficking subplot continues |
| Sex trafficking | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are depicted as part of the criminal enterprise operations |
| Substance Use | ||||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking is shown among various characters dealing with stress and trauma |
| Drug use (depicted) | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Drug trade is central to the plot with usage and dealing shown |
| Drug use (depicted) | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Drug manufacturing and distribution remain central to the criminal plot |
| Drug use (depicted) | All | 4/5 | Depicted | Drug trafficking is a central plot element with heroin and other drugs shown being manufactured, distributed, and used |
| Overdose scenes | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug overdoses are depicted as consequences of the drug trade |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Child abuse / harm to children | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Children endangered and harmed in the crossfire of gang warfare |
| Child abuse / harm to children | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Children are endangered and harmed in the crossfire of gang violence |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Domestic and intimate partner violence occurs within several family and relationship dynamics |
| Gore / graphic violence | S1 | 5/5 | Depicted | Extremely graphic violence with dismemberment, stabbings, and shootings shown in detail |
| Gore / graphic violence | S2 | 5/5 | Depicted | Violence escalates further with even more graphic and prolonged killing sequences |
| Gore / graphic violence | All | 5/5 | Depicted | Extremely graphic violence including point-blank shootings, stabbings, dismemberment, and prolonged brutal fight scenes |
| Gun violence | S1 | 5/5 | Depicted | Constant gun violence throughout as rival gangs battle for territory |
| Gun violence | S2 | 5/5 | Depicted | Large-scale shootouts and assassinations continue throughout |
| Gun violence | All | 5/5 | Depicted | Pervasive gun violence including mass shootings, executions, and gunfight sequences throughout every episode |
| Sexual assault / rape | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual violence occurs in the context of the criminal underworld power dynamics |
| Slavery / forced labor | All | 2/5 | Referenced | Modern slavery and forced labor are referenced in the context of trafficking operations |
| Torture | S1 | 5/5 | Depicted | Extended torture sequences used by gang members for interrogation and intimidation |
| Torture | S2 | 5/5 | Depicted | Brutal interrogation and punishment scenes intensify |
| Torture | All | 5/5 | Depicted | Extended and graphic torture sequences are a recurring element used by multiple criminal organizations |
Identity & Discrimination
Racial tensions between ethnic gangs include slurs and prejudiced language
Ethnic tensions and racial prejudice continue to fuel the conflict
Racial tensions and ethnic-based gang rivalries are central themes throughout the series
Mental Health & Emotional
A father's murder is the inciting event driving the main character's arc
The death of a father figure is a central inciting event and drives the main character's arc
Characters process violent loss of family members throughout
Survivors struggle with mounting losses from the gang war
Multiple characters deal with intense grief from violent losses of loved ones
Other
Characters manipulate alliances through deception and psychological pressure
Kidnapping and hostage-taking are frequent plot elements across multiple storylines
Phobias & Sensory
Extreme amounts of blood in virtually every episode from the pervasive graphic violence
Sudden violent ambushes and unexpected attacks create intense shock moments
Makeshift medical treatment of gunshot and stab wounds
Sexual Content
Human trafficking operations depicted as part of criminal enterprises
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are depicted as part of the criminal enterprise operations
Substance Use
Heavy drinking is shown among various characters dealing with stress and trauma
Drug trade is central to the plot with usage and dealing shown
Drug manufacturing and distribution remain central to the criminal plot
Drug trafficking is a central plot element with heroin and other drugs shown being manufactured, distributed, and used
Violence & Physical Harm
Children endangered and harmed in the crossfire of gang warfare
Children are endangered and harmed in the crossfire of gang violence
Domestic and intimate partner violence occurs within several family and relationship dynamics
Extremely graphic violence with dismemberment, stabbings, and shootings shown in detail
Violence escalates further with even more graphic and prolonged killing sequences
Extremely graphic violence including point-blank shootings, stabbings, dismemberment, and prolonged brutal fight scenes
Constant gun violence throughout as rival gangs battle for territory
Pervasive gun violence including mass shootings, executions, and gunfight sequences throughout every episode
Sexual violence occurs in the context of the criminal underworld power dynamics
Modern slavery and forced labor are referenced in the context of trafficking operations
Extended torture sequences used by gang members for interrogation and intimidation
Extended and graphic torture sequences are a recurring element used by multiple criminal organizations
