The Gloaming (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Minor implied sexual content without nudity. Episode 3 features Molly's daughter, Lily, engaging in risqué online activity where she flashes her body, which is then recorded and used for blackmail. There are references to past relationships and sexual attraction between main characters.

The series contains graphic and disturbing violence, central to the plot. Murders are brutal, featuring victims with ritualistic markings, stab wounds, and depictions of charred remains. There are scenes of characters being held at knifepoint, physical altercations, and a car crash. Disturbing supernatural elements involve shadowy figures and unsettling imagery.

Strong language is frequent throughout the season, including uses of "f**k," "sh*t," "bitch," and other expletives. Characters use profanity under stress and during investigations.

Characters are seen drinking alcohol casually at bars and homes. Some instances of heavy drinking are depicted, leading to intoxication, particularly by the character Gareth. Drug use is implied but not explicitly shown.

The season explores pervasive dark themes including ritualistic murder, child abuse, death, grief, and long-buried trauma. Mental illness and psychological distress are prominent, particularly in characters struggling with past events and the supernatural elements. Abandonment and family dysfunction are recurring motifs.