Hit & Miss (2012) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

This season contains explicit sexual content, including full-frontal nudity of a transgender woman (implied to be self-flagellation in some scenes), and multiple scenes of sexual intercourse. There are disturbing depictions of a married man having sexual relations with a 16-year-old girl, with some scenes bordering on assault. One scene features sex between a man and a transgender woman without nudity.

Violence is frequent and graphic. Mia, a contract killer, engages in numerous fights and shootings, often resulting in instant death. A man has his throat slit with full detail, and guns (including automatic and silenced) are used frequently. One particularly intense scene involves a man attempting to strangle a teenage girl, who then shoots him in the head. Minors are involved in some physical altercations.

Strong language is pervasive, frequently including 'fuck' and 'cunt,' as well as 'shit,' 'bastard,' and 'bitch.' Derogatory terms for transgender individuals are used occasionally. Minors also use profanity.

There is moderate depiction of alcohol consumption throughout the season, with multiple scenes showing characters drinking, sometimes to excess or alone. Minors are also shown consuming alcohol and smoking cigarettes on occasion. Drug use is implied but not explicitly shown.

The series explores complex themes of gender identity, particularly through Mia's experience as a transgender woman. It delves into the unexpected responsibilities of parenthood, the struggles of family dynamics, and the harsh realities of a criminal lifestyle. Abandonment, trauma, and identity crises are central to the narrative.