Average Joe (2023) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is implied and suggestive rather than explicit. There is a strong implication of sexual torture or assault, though it occurs off-screen and is not graphically depicted. Mild innuendo and suggestive dialogue are present. No nudity is shown.

Violence is frequent, graphic, and intense. Characters are shot, stabbed, beaten, and tortured, often resulting in bloody injuries. A character is set on fire and burned alive, though the most graphic aspects are cut away from. Dead bodies are shown. There are violent confrontations, car chases, and tense stand-offs using firearms.

Language is pervasive and very strong throughout the season. The F-word is used constantly by multiple characters, often in rapid succession. Other strong profanities such as 's***,' 'a**hole,' 'b***h,' and 'd***' are also used frequently. Sexual expletives are heard often.

Substance use is frequent and significant. Characters frequently drink alcohol, sometimes to excess. Illicit drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, are central to the plot, with scenes depicting drug manufacturing, distribution, and a character struggling with severe withdrawal symptoms while chained up. There is a graphic instance of a character being coerced into taking drugs.

Mature themes are central to the show, including organized crime, family secrets, betrayal, murder, and the psychological impact of violence. Characters grapple with grief, trauma, and moral dilemmas. Addiction and withdrawal are depicted with significant intensity. Kidnapping, coercion, and revenge are recurring plot elements.