Knightfall (2017) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content includes several instances of implied nudity and sexual situations without explicit detail. There are scenes depicting extramarital affairs, such as between Landry and Queen Joan, and implied sexual encounters between other characters. One scene shows a woman naked after being beaten, focusing on her vulnerability rather than explicit nudity. Nudity is typically partial or obscured, focusing on the context of the scene.

The season contains strong, often graphic violence typical of historical battle and conflict. This includes numerous sword fights, stabbings, beheadings, and other forms of combat with visible blood and gore. A particularly graphic scene shows a man stabbed through the back of his head with a sword. Torture scenes, such as Landry being whipped, are also depicted. Public executions by hanging are shown, detailing the struggle and death of the victims.

Infrequent profanity is used, including words like "damn," "hell," and "shit." These instances are scattered across episodes and are not particularly strong or gratuitous for a TV-14 rated show.

Alcohol consumption, primarily wine and beer, is frequently shown in social settings, ranging from casual drinking during meals to characters drinking in taverns. There is a specific incident where a woman drinks a toxic liquid in an attempt to induce an abortion, which is portrayed as a desperate and somber act.

Central themes include religious faith and doubt, especially within the Knights Templar as they question their purpose and the purity of their mission. Political intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles within the French court are prominent, often leading to deadly consequences. The aftermath of war, the search for holy relics, and the personal sacrifices required by one's vows are also explored.