Content & Trigger Warnings for Merlí. Sapere Aude (2019)
13 content warnings identified across 2 seasons for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, Merlí. Sapere Aude (2019) contains 13 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Stalking / harassment, Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Age-gap relationships (predatory), Explicit sexual content / nudity, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
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Does It Get Worse?
6 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.
| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist faces homophobia and prejudice as he explores his sexuality |
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Ongoing experiences of prejudice and internalized homophobia explored |
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist faces homophobia and struggles with acceptance of his bisexuality in university settings. |
| Stalking / harassment | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Obsessive pursuit and boundary-violating behavior in a romantic context |
| Mental Health & Emotional | ||||
| Death of a parent | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Parental loss and strained family relationships explored as backstory |
| Death of a parent | All | 2/5 | Referenced | The death of Pol's mentor figure (Merli) from the original series is a foundational element. |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters process family issues and the emotional weight of self-discovery |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters face significant losses and emotional reckoning in the final season |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist grieves the loss of his mentor Merli and navigates the emotional aftermath. |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | S1 | 2/5 | Referenced | Mental health struggles and suicidal ideation referenced in philosophical discussions |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Mental health crises intensify with more direct exploration of suicidal thoughts |
| Other | ||||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Manipulative behavior in romantic and social relationships among students |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Escalated emotional manipulation in relationships as tensions increase |
| Infidelity | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters engage in unfaithful behavior in their romantic relationships |
| Infidelity | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Betrayals and unfaithfulness in romantic relationships drive dramatic conflict |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Age-gap relationships (predatory) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | A relationship with a notable age gap raises ethical questions |
| Age-gap relationships (predatory) | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Continued exploration of ethically complicated relationships with power imbalances |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual relationships between university students depicted with partial nudity |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Continued sexual content as romantic relationships deepen and evolve |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual content and nudity are shown as the protagonist explores his sexuality. |
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Pressure and manipulation within sexual relationships depicted |
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Some sexual encounters involve pressure or blurred consent boundaries. |
| Substance Use | ||||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking culture at university shown prominently in social scenes |
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking persists as part of the university culture depicted |
| Drug use (depicted) | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Recreational drug use among university students depicted in party scenes |
| Drug use (depicted) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug use continues to be depicted in the university social environment |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Self-harm and its consequences are addressed in the series. |
Identity & Discrimination
The protagonist faces homophobia and prejudice as he explores his sexuality
Ongoing experiences of prejudice and internalized homophobia explored
The protagonist faces homophobia and struggles with acceptance of his bisexuality in university settings.
Obsessive pursuit and boundary-violating behavior in a romantic context
Mental Health & Emotional
Parental loss and strained family relationships explored as backstory
The death of Pol's mentor figure (Merli) from the original series is a foundational element.
Characters process family issues and the emotional weight of self-discovery
Characters face significant losses and emotional reckoning in the final season
The protagonist grieves the loss of his mentor Merli and navigates the emotional aftermath.
Mental health struggles and suicidal ideation referenced in philosophical discussions
Mental health crises intensify with more direct exploration of suicidal thoughts
Other
Manipulative behavior in romantic and social relationships among students
Escalated emotional manipulation in relationships as tensions increase
Characters engage in unfaithful behavior in their romantic relationships
Betrayals and unfaithfulness in romantic relationships drive dramatic conflict
Sexual Content
A relationship with a notable age gap raises ethical questions
Continued exploration of ethically complicated relationships with power imbalances
Sexual relationships between university students depicted with partial nudity
Continued sexual content as romantic relationships deepen and evolve
Sexual content and nudity are shown as the protagonist explores his sexuality.
Pressure and manipulation within sexual relationships depicted
Some sexual encounters involve pressure or blurred consent boundaries.
Substance Use
Heavy drinking culture at university shown prominently in social scenes
Heavy drinking persists as part of the university culture depicted
Recreational drug use among university students depicted in party scenes
Drug use continues to be depicted in the university social environment
Violence & Physical Harm
Self-harm and its consequences are addressed in the series.
