Rebellion (2016) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content includes several scenes with implied sexual activity and partial nudity. A couple is shown making out in bed with blankets covering them, implying nudity. There is a scene where a man is stripped and forced to stand naked, with full frontal male nudity visible. Another scene shows a couple aggressively having intercourse under covers, with moaning sounds heard from an adjacent room.

The series depicts strong violence related to the armed rebellion. This includes numerous scenes of gunfights, bombings, and hand-to-hand combat, resulting in many deaths. Characters are shot, some with visible blood and injuries. Executions by firing squad are shown, and their aftermath is depicted. The brutality of war and its impact on civilians are central to the visual narrative.

Profanity is moderate to frequent, including uses of 'bloody hell,' 'damn,' 'bastard,' 'shite,' and occasional uses of the F-word, particularly during intense or violent scenes. Characters also use period-appropriate British and Irish expletives.

Alcohol is frequently consumed in social settings, pubs, and homes throughout the series. Characters, including soldiers and civilians, are often shown smoking cigarettes and pipes. There are no depictions of illicit drug use.

The primary themes revolve around war, political rebellion, nationalism, and the profound personal sacrifices demanded by conflict. Characters grapple with themes of loyalty, betrayal, grief, and the moral complexities of violence for a cause. There are also instances of social class tension and the severe psychological toll of war on individuals and families.