Content & Trigger Warnings for On My Block (2018)
17 content warnings identified across 4 seasons for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, On My Block (2018) contains 17 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Stalking / harassment, Death of a child, Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Kidnapping / abduction, Wrongful imprisonment, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Drug use (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gun violence, Police brutality.
The most severe warnings are for Death of a child (severity 4/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 5/5), Kidnapping / abduction (severity 4/5), Gun violence (severity 5/5).
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Does It Get Worse?
5 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.
| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | A character navigates their sexuality in a machismo-influenced environment |
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters face prejudice related to sexual orientation within their community |
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | S3 | 2/5 | Depicted | Ongoing navigation of identity in an environment where acceptance is not guaranteed |
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | S4 | 2/5 | Depicted | LGBTQ characters continue to face challenges in their community |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Racial dynamics in the predominantly Latino neighborhood include some discriminatory language |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S4 | 2/5 | Depicted | Racial dynamics and gentrification tensions produce discriminatory incidents |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Racial profiling and systemic racism affecting the Latino community in South Central LA are themes |
| Stalking / harassment | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters are watched and followed by gang members monitoring their activities |
| Mental Health & Emotional | ||||
| Death of a child | S3 | 4/5 | Depicted | A young character is shot and killed, devastating the entire friend group |
| Death of a parent | S1 | 3/5 | Referenced | Absent and deceased parents are part of several characters' backgrounds |
| Death of a parent | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Parental loss and absence continue to affect characters' decisions and growth |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters grieve lost community members and process the violence around them |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | The aftermath of violence weighs heavily on the group with extended mourning |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S3 | 5/5 | Depicted | The group spirals through intense grief with each member processing trauma differently |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S4 | 4/5 | Depicted | The long-term effects of loss continue to shape every character's journey in the final season |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | S3 | 3/5 | Referenced | Characters exhibit self-destructive behavior and suicidal ideation following the shooting |
| Other | ||||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Gang leaders manipulate younger members into dangerous situations |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Manipulative adults exploit the teenagers' vulnerability and loyalty |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters deceive each other about dangerous plans and secret activities |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters are manipulated by those who want to keep them entangled in criminal activity |
| Infidelity | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Cheating and relationship betrayals occur among the characters |
| Kidnapping / abduction | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | A character is taken by a gang, creating a major crisis for the group |
| Kidnapping / abduction | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | A prolonged kidnapping storyline creates intense tension throughout the season |
| Kidnapping / abduction | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Gang-related abductions continue to threaten the characters |
| Kidnapping / abduction | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Abduction threats continue as gangs attempt to maintain control |
| Wrongful imprisonment | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters face unjust encounters with the criminal justice system |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Power imbalances in relationships lead to coercive situations |
| Substance Use | ||||
| Drug use (depicted) | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug dealing and use are part of the neighborhood's gang culture |
| Drug use (depicted) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug involvement deepens for certain characters as they get pulled further into gang life |
| Drug use (depicted) | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | A character turns to drugs as a coping mechanism for grief and trauma |
| Drug use (depicted) | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug involvement complicates characters' attempts to move forward with their lives |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Child abuse / harm to children | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Some characters endure neglect and mistreatment from family members |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Abusive family dynamics affect several characters' home lives |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Abusive relationships continue to affect characters at home |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Household violence continues to impact characters during their most vulnerable moments |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | S4 | 2/5 | Depicted | Family conflict and abusive dynamics persist though with less intensity |
| Gun violence | S1 | 4/5 | Depicted | Gang violence with firearms is a constant threat in the characters' neighborhood |
| Gun violence | S2 | 4/5 | Depicted | Gang violence escalates with more direct shootings and armed threats |
| Gun violence | S3 | 5/5 | Depicted | A major shooting incident is the emotional centerpiece of the season |
| Gun violence | S4 | 4/5 | Depicted | Gun violence remains present as the characters try to escape gang influence |
| Police brutality | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Police mistreatment and profiling of the teens and their community is depicted |
Identity & Discrimination
A character navigates their sexuality in a machismo-influenced environment
Characters face prejudice related to sexual orientation within their community
Ongoing navigation of identity in an environment where acceptance is not guaranteed
LGBTQ characters continue to face challenges in their community
Racial dynamics in the predominantly Latino neighborhood include some discriminatory language
Racial dynamics and gentrification tensions produce discriminatory incidents
Racial profiling and systemic racism affecting the Latino community in South Central LA are themes
Characters are watched and followed by gang members monitoring their activities
Mental Health & Emotional
A young character is shot and killed, devastating the entire friend group
Absent and deceased parents are part of several characters' backgrounds
Parental loss and absence continue to affect characters' decisions and growth
Characters grieve lost community members and process the violence around them
The aftermath of violence weighs heavily on the group with extended mourning
The group spirals through intense grief with each member processing trauma differently
The long-term effects of loss continue to shape every character's journey in the final season
Characters exhibit self-destructive behavior and suicidal ideation following the shooting
Other
Gang leaders manipulate younger members into dangerous situations
Manipulative adults exploit the teenagers' vulnerability and loyalty
Characters deceive each other about dangerous plans and secret activities
Characters are manipulated by those who want to keep them entangled in criminal activity
A character is taken by a gang, creating a major crisis for the group
A prolonged kidnapping storyline creates intense tension throughout the season
Gang-related abductions continue to threaten the characters
Abduction threats continue as gangs attempt to maintain control
Characters face unjust encounters with the criminal justice system
Sexual Content
Power imbalances in relationships lead to coercive situations
Substance Use
Drug dealing and use are part of the neighborhood's gang culture
Drug involvement deepens for certain characters as they get pulled further into gang life
A character turns to drugs as a coping mechanism for grief and trauma
Drug involvement complicates characters' attempts to move forward with their lives
Violence & Physical Harm
Some characters endure neglect and mistreatment from family members
Abusive family dynamics affect several characters' home lives
Abusive relationships continue to affect characters at home
Household violence continues to impact characters during their most vulnerable moments
Family conflict and abusive dynamics persist though with less intensity
Gang violence with firearms is a constant threat in the characters' neighborhood
Gang violence escalates with more direct shootings and armed threats
A major shooting incident is the emotional centerpiece of the season
Gun violence remains present as the characters try to escape gang influence
Police mistreatment and profiling of the teens and their community is depicted
