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

Sexual assault is a recurring theme and is explicitly referenced several times, including Belky recounting her own experiences. While no graphic SA is shown, the psychological impact is a major plot point. There are several instances of characters kissing and implied sexual encounters, but no nudity is shown. Mild innuendo and flirtation occur in romantic subplots.

The season contains strong and pervasive violence, reflecting the themes of war and crime. This includes bombings, gun violence with people being shot and killed, several episodes featuring assassination attempts, and characters being kidnapped and held against their will. There are verbal and physical threats, including threats against family members. Graphic descriptions of injuries and death are present, though on-screen gore is moderate. A character suffers from mercury poisoning in later episodes, depicted as…

Strong language is used frequently throughout the season, including profanity in Spanish. English equivalents of 'f**k,' 'sh*t,' and 'bitch' are common, particularly during moments of stress, anger, or confrontation among characters. Insults and crude expressions are also present.

Frequent depictions of characters drinking alcohol in social settings, occasionally to intoxication. There are explicit references and plotlines involving drug trafficking by former guerrilla members and criminal elements. Characters are sometimes shown smoking cigarettes.

Major themes include the trauma of war, child soldiery, post-conflict reintegration, corruption within military and governmental institutions, and the enduring impact of violence on individuals and society. Characters grapple with betrayal, revenge, prejudice, and the struggle for justice. Death, grief, and mental health struggles, including PTSD, are repeatedly depicted. The series also touches on themes of identity and family conflict.