Express (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is strong, featuring implied sexual acts, passionate kissing, and suggestive dialogue. While graphic nudity is generally avoided, characters are sometimes seen in underwear or in suggestive situations. Sexual violence is implied in some kidnapping scenarios, creating intense and disturbing themes, and there's mention of explicit magazines.

Violence is severe and graphic, central to the plot through express kidnappings. Scenes include characters being beaten, kidnapped at gunpoint, and brutalized. There are depictions of finger mutilation and other gory injuries, along with intense chases, shootouts, and physical altercations. The threat of violence is constant and often realized.

Frequent use of strong profanity is present throughout the season, including F-bombs, S-words, and other expletives in both Spanish and English dialogue. The language reflects the intense and stressful situations the characters find themselves in.

Characters frequently consume alcohol in social settings, including a bar where some characters work. There are occasional references to past drug use and the illegal drug trade, which is a facet of the criminal underworld explored in the series.

The season explores severe themes of trauma, psychological manipulation, and the ethical compromises made by those dealing with extreme crime. It delves into the dark side of human nature, the fragility of life, and the impact of violence on individuals and society. Themes of corruption within institutions and the desperation of victims are also prominent.