Content & Trigger Warnings for Harley Quinn (2019)

While the show features LGBTQ+ characters positively, some villains make brief homophobic remarks that are condemned by the narrative.

Characters process past traumas while moving forward in their relationships

Dark humor occasionally touches on suicidal thoughts and self-destructive behavior among characters.

Joker systematically gaslights and manipulates Harley, which she must overcome to find independence

Various villains attempt manipulation, though Harley is now more resistant

Villains attempt manipulation but the show's lighter tone reduces the intensity

Minor manipulation themes as villains scheme in the background

Ivy's developing feelings for Harley while in a relationship with Kite Man creates a love triangle

Relationship complications and jealousy themes in Harley and Ivy's partnership

Characters are frequently captured and held hostage in various villain schemes

Abductions and hostage situations occur in various villain plots

Standard superhero abduction scenarios played for comedy

Characters are frequently kidnapped, held hostage, or imprisoned by villains and rival factions.

Copious animated blood in virtually every episode during fight sequences

Abundant animated blood in action sequences and comedic violence

Animated blood remains present but less extreme than earlier seasons

Animated blood in action sequences remains a show staple

Animated blood is shown in nearly every episode in large quantities during fights and violent encounters.

Grotesque transformations and mutilations of cartoon characters throughout

Clayface's shapeshifting and various villain transformations create body horror imagery

Some villain-related body horror and transformations, less frequent than before

Some grotesque villain designs and transformation sequences

Graphic depictions of mutilation, bodies being torn apart, and grotesque transformations throughout.

Occasional sudden violent moments though the comedic tone softens the impact

Sexual humor and suggestive content throughout, with some explicit references

Harley and Ivy's relationship develops with more explicit sexual content

Harley and Ivy's relationship includes more overt sexual content and romantic intimacy

Continued explicit romantic and sexual content between Harley and Ivy

Characters drink heavily in various scenes, and alcohol consumption is played both for comedy and as a coping mechanism.

References to substances and some drug-adjacent humor

Drug references and depictions of characters using various substances appear in some episodes.

The Joker's abuse of Harley Quinn is central to the origin story — physical, emotional, and psychological

Harley continues to process the aftermath of her abusive relationship with the Joker

Past abuse is referenced as part of Harley's character growth but no longer actively depicted

Extreme animated violence with dismemberment, decapitation, and fountains of blood played for dark comedy

Continued extreme animated violence with creative and graphic kills throughout

Still violent but somewhat toned down as the show shifts focus toward relationship comedy

Violent animated action continues with creative kills though lighter overall tone persists

Extreme animated violence including decapitations, dismemberment, exploding bodies, and copious blood throughout the series.

Cartoon gun violence in numerous action sequences

Continued cartoon gun violence in action-comedy sequences

Action sequences continue to feature cartoon firearms

Cartoon firearms used in various action set pieces

Frequent gunfire, shootings, and gun-related deaths depicted in graphic animated style.

Gotham police use excessive force and corrupt policing is depicted as part of the city's dysfunction.

Characters are tortured in cartoonishly violent ways for comedic effect

Characters subjected to violent interrogation and punishment in comedic fashion

Reduced torture content as the show's tone becomes more romance-focused

Brief comedic torture sequences in villain confrontations

Torture scenes are depicted in graphic animated fashion, often played for dark comedy.