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

Sexual content is pervasive, often explicit, and central to the plot. There are numerous scenes of implied sex, partial nudity (bare breasts, buttocks), and simulated sexual acts. Discussions about sexual desires, practices, and anatomy are constant and candid. Infidelity, one-night stands, and various forms of sexual exploration are depicted. Several scenes show characters in states of undress or engaging in sexual encounters, though full frontal nudity is avoided.

Violence is absent from this season. There are no depictions of physical altercations, injuries, or graphic content of this nature.

Strong language is very frequent throughout the season. Words such as "f**k," "sh*t," "c*nt," "d*ck," and "p*ssy" are used casually in dialogue among friends and during moments of frustration or anger. Sexual expletives are particularly common.

Characters frequently drink wine or cocktails in social settings, such as dinner parties, bars, or at home. Occasional scenes depict characters smoking cigarettes or vaping. One character uses recreational drugs (marijuana) in a few instances, with another character joining her.

Mature themes explored include marital dissatisfaction, infidelity, the challenges of aging, career stagnation, and the search for identity and purpose in middle age. Characters confront feelings of loneliness, inadequacy, and regret. Sexual identity and female empowerment are also significant recurring themes. One character deals with past sexual trauma.