Rotten (2018) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

None. Sexual content is absent from this season as the focus remains strictly on investigative journalism regarding the global food supply chain. The series maintains a professional, clinical tone that avoids any provocative or adult themes of a sexual nature.

Discussions of violence are frequent, particularly in the episode detailing the avocado trade, where cartel-related kidnappings, extortions, and murders are described by interviewees. Visuals are limited to photos of crime scenes or areas affected by conflict, but the narrated accounts are disturbing. Other episodes touch on civil unrest and protests which can be intense but not graphically violent.

Language is generally infrequent and mild, mainly consisting of common expletives. However, Episode 6, 'Cod is Dead,' features approximately six uses of the 'f-word' from frustrated interviewees, elevating the profanity level for that episode.

The final episode focuses entirely on edible cannabis, with discussions of its effects, risks, and regulatory challenges. Other episodes feature mild depictions of alcohol consumption, such as winegrowers tasting wine or wine bottles visible in restaurant settings.

Significant themes include corporate greed, economic inequality, environmental degradation, worker exploitation, and the impact of organized crime on food supply chains. The series also explores public health concerns related to food and drug regulation, and the ethical dilemmas faced by consumers and producers.