Brotherhood (2019) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is mild and infrequent. There are brief instances of implied sexual activity or undressing, but no nudity or graphic depictions. Romantic tension exists between some characters, but physical intimacy is largely off-screen or very brief. One scene features female characters dancing suggestively at a club, but it avoids explicit detail.

Violence in Season 2 is severe, graphic, and pervasive. It includes intense shootouts, stabbings, and brutal beatings, often resulting in significant blood and gore. Torture scenes are depicted, showing characters being beaten, threatened, and injured to extract information. Characters are killed, sometimes suddenly and graphically, with visible bullet wounds and blood splatter. The violence is intended to show the harsh realities of the criminal world.

Frequent strong language is used throughout the season, including multiple uses of 'f**k,' 'sh*t,' and other expletives in both Portuguese and English dialogue. The profanity is pervasive and used casually by most characters, reflecting the gritty and stressful environments in which they operate, particularly within the prison and criminal underworld.

Characters are frequently seen smoking cigarettes, especially male prisoners. Alcohol consumption is also common, with characters drinking beer and hard liquor in social settings; some instances involve characters appearing intoxicated. Drug use is less central but implied, with drug dealing being part of the criminal activities depicted, though actual consumption is not often shown. Occasional drug paraphernalia may be glimpsed.

Season 2 delves into intense themes of betrayal, loyalty, corruption, grief, and survival within a violent criminal organization. Characters face severe moral compromises, identity crises, and the psychological toll of their actions. The struggle for power, the desperation of poverty, and the impact of incarceration on families are central. Themes of mental anguish and trauma are strong, particularly for Cristina as she navigates her dual role.