Mother Goose (2015) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is mild but present. There are implications of intimacy between adult characters, such as a brief scene where a man's bare buttocks are shown in a bathroom, implying sexual activity. A teenage character uses a condom for a non-sexual purpose (fingerprint collection), and another discusses getting a hickey. A brief scene shows a teenage character viewing pornography on a phone, with a glimpse of a woman's bare breast shown to indicate the content. Sexual harassment occurs when a man pats down a woman…

Violence is severe and often graphic. It includes multiple instances of torture, such as waterboarding, a man having his finger cut off, and another having his eye gouged out. Shootings are frequent, with blood visible, including a bride being murdered at her wedding and retributive killings. Self-harm is depicted with a teenage character cutting herself. Other violent acts include a character being suffocated with a pillow, threats with firearms, and intense confrontational fights. An animal is found hanged…

Strong language is used frequently throughout the season. Words such as 'f**k,' 'sh*t,' and various other expletives are common, particularly during intense or confrontational scenes between criminals. Characters use profanity as a natural part of their dialogue, reflecting the high-stress and dangerous situations they face.

Substance use is frequent and significant. Characters are often seen smoking cigarettes and pipes. Drug dealing is a central plot point, including the discussion and exchange of significant quantities of drugs. Alcohol consumption is common in social settings and sometimes used as a coping mechanism, with some characters shown drinking heavily. There is an explicit overdose scene of a recurring character, leading to severe consequences.

The season explores very dark and mature themes including the psychological toll of criminal life, revenge, betrayal, and familial sacrifice. Kidnapping, blackmail, and intense threats against family members are central to the plot. Grief following violent deaths is depicted. The themes also delve into addiction, the cycle of violence, and difficult ethical dilemmas faced by characters trying to protect loved ones, often leading them to commit morally compromising acts.