Content & Trigger Warnings for Rivals (2024)
11 content warnings identified for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, Rivals (2024) contains 11 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Age-gap relationships (predatory), Explicit sexual content / nudity, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Infidelity (severity 4/5), Explicit sexual content / nudity (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Homophobic attitudes and slurs are depicted reflecting 1980s social norms, with a closeted character facing discrimination and prejudice. |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Casual racism and classist attitudes are depicted as part of the 1980s British upper-class milieu. |
| Other | ||||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Emotionally manipulative behavior is common among the characters, with gaslighting used as a tool in both romantic and professional relationships. |
| Infidelity | All | 4/5 | Depicted | Extramarital affairs are a central and pervasive theme, with multiple characters engaged in ongoing infidelity throughout the series. |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Age-gap relationships (predatory) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Some romantic and sexual relationships feature notable age gaps with power imbalances between the parties involved. |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | All | 4/5 | Depicted | Frequent and graphic sex scenes throughout the series, including nudity and extended intimate encounters between multiple character pairings. |
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Power dynamics between characters lead to sexually coercive situations, with some encounters involving manipulation or pressure. |
| Substance Use | ||||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking is pervasive throughout the series, reflecting the 1980s setting, with characters frequently consuming large amounts of alcohol. |
| Drug use (depicted) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Recreational drug use is depicted at parties and social gatherings, consistent with the 1980s upper-class setting. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | All | 3/5 | Depicted | An abusive marriage is depicted, including controlling behavior and physical intimidation between spouses. |
| Sexual assault / rape | All | 3/5 | Depicted | At least one scene depicts a sexual encounter that crosses into non-consensual territory, portrayed with significant intensity. |
Identity & Discrimination
Homophobic attitudes and slurs are depicted reflecting 1980s social norms, with a closeted character facing discrimination and prejudice.
Casual racism and classist attitudes are depicted as part of the 1980s British upper-class milieu.
Other
Emotionally manipulative behavior is common among the characters, with gaslighting used as a tool in both romantic and professional relationships.
Extramarital affairs are a central and pervasive theme, with multiple characters engaged in ongoing infidelity throughout the series.
Sexual Content
Some romantic and sexual relationships feature notable age gaps with power imbalances between the parties involved.
Frequent and graphic sex scenes throughout the series, including nudity and extended intimate encounters between multiple character pairings.
Power dynamics between characters lead to sexually coercive situations, with some encounters involving manipulation or pressure.
Substance Use
Heavy drinking is pervasive throughout the series, reflecting the 1980s setting, with characters frequently consuming large amounts of alcohol.
Recreational drug use is depicted at parties and social gatherings, consistent with the 1980s upper-class setting.
Violence & Physical Harm
An abusive marriage is depicted, including controlling behavior and physical intimidation between spouses.
At least one scene depicts a sexual encounter that crosses into non-consensual territory, portrayed with significant intensity.
