Content & Trigger Warnings for Jesus (2018)
13 content warnings identified across 1 season for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, Jesus (2018) contains 13 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Religious persecution, Death of a child, Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Terminal illness, Wrongful imprisonment, Needles / medical procedures, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence, Slavery / forced labor, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Religious persecution (severity 5/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Wrongful imprisonment (severity 4/5), 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 | Persecution based on religious identity drives multiple plot arcs |
| Religious persecution | S1 | 5/5 | Depicted | Central theme of religious persecution culminating in trial and execution |
| Mental Health & Emotional | ||||
| Death of a child | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Biblical accounts of infant peril and Herod's decree referenced and depicted |
| Death of a parent | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Mary witnesses her son's suffering and death in emotionally intense scenes |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Disciples and followers mourn deeply throughout Jesus's suffering and death |
| Terminal illness | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters suffering from various illnesses are depicted before being healed, including lepers and the afflicted. |
| Other | ||||
| Wrongful imprisonment | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Jesus and followers are unjustly arrested and imprisoned by authorities |
| Phobias & Sensory | ||||
| Needles / medical procedures | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Wounds tended to with period-era medical practices shown on screen |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Power dynamics between Roman authorities and subjugated people carry coercive undertones |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Period-accurate portrayals of harsh treatment within households |
| Gore / graphic violence | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Biblical violence depicted including battle wounds and physical suffering |
| Gore / graphic violence | All | 3/5 | Depicted | The crucifixion of Jesus is depicted with physical suffering, wounds, and blood as part of the biblical narrative. |
| Slavery / forced labor | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Roman-era slavery and servitude depicted as historical backdrop |
| Torture | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Crucifixion and related torture of Jesus depicted with graphic physicality |
Identity & Discrimination
Persecution based on religious identity drives multiple plot arcs
Central theme of religious persecution culminating in trial and execution
Mental Health & Emotional
Biblical accounts of infant peril and Herod's decree referenced and depicted
Mary witnesses her son's suffering and death in emotionally intense scenes
Disciples and followers mourn deeply throughout Jesus's suffering and death
Characters suffering from various illnesses are depicted before being healed, including lepers and the afflicted.
Other
Jesus and followers are unjustly arrested and imprisoned by authorities
Phobias & Sensory
Wounds tended to with period-era medical practices shown on screen
Sexual Content
Power dynamics between Roman authorities and subjugated people carry coercive undertones
Violence & Physical Harm
Period-accurate portrayals of harsh treatment within households
Biblical violence depicted including battle wounds and physical suffering
The crucifixion of Jesus is depicted with physical suffering, wounds, and blood as part of the biblical narrative.
Roman-era slavery and servitude depicted as historical backdrop
Crucifixion and related torture of Jesus depicted with graphic physicality
