A.D. Police Files (1990) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Moderate sexual content is present. This includes implied prostitution in a red-light district, a brief scene of an android 'woman' with a breast exposed, and suggestive attire. There are also references to sexual violence, though not always explicitly shown on screen, contributing to the dark atmosphere.

Severe and graphic violence is a pervasive element of the series. This includes frequent gunfights, explosions, and close-quarters combat with Boomers. Characters, both human and android, are shown being dismembered, impaled, and graphically killed, often resulting in splashes of blood and gore. The non-human nature of 'Boomers' does not diminish the intensity or graphic nature of their destruction, as they often exhibit human-like suffering.

Moderate profanity is present, including words like 'damn,' 'hell,' and various expletives. The language is used to convey frustration, anger, or urgency in tense situations, fitting the gritty tone of the series.

Mild substance use is depicted, primarily involving background characters in seedy environments like bars or the 'Paradise Loop' district, where drug dealings are implied. Protagonists are not shown engaging in heavy substance use, but alcohol is seen casually consumed in social settings.

Strong themes of body horror, technological control gone wrong, urban decay, and psychological trauma are central to the series. Characters face existential threats from machines they created, leading to fear, desperation, and mental breakdowns. There are also themes of dehumanization and the loss of identity.