Elite (2018) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

This season features abundant explicit sexual content, including multiple scenes of full or partial nudity (both male and female), frequent simulated sexual intercourse, and graphic depictions of various sexual acts such as oral sex and threesomes. Consent is sometimes ambiguous, and sexual encounters are often intertwined with power dynamics and manipulation. There is a scene in episode 7 with female frontal nudity and a scene depicting oral sex between two men.

Violence centers around a central murder mystery. The season opens with the aftermath of a bloody death, and flashbacks slowly reveal a character being struck in the head with a trophy, resulting in a fatal injury and blood. Fight scenes involve shoving, punching, and scuffles between teenagers, and one instance of a character being held captive and physically assaulted to extract information.

Profanity is strong and frequent in Spanish, with common uses of 'puta' (whore/bitch), 'mierda' (shit), 'joder' (fuck), and 'cabrón' (bastard). English subtitles often translate these to similar harsh curse words, alongside 'damn,' 'asshole,' and 'hell.' Hand gestures, such as flipping the bird, are also occasionally used.

Major themes include sexual assault and its psychological impact on victims, as seen with Isadora. Class struggle and economic disparity are highlighted through Samuel's storyline and his interactions with Benjamin. Mental health issues, including trauma, grief, and addiction, are explored. Betrayal, manipulation, and the pressures of social media are also prominent throughout the season.