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

Sexual content is mild to moderate. There are scenes of implied sexual activity, such as characters waking up in bed together. Kissing and passionate embraces occur. In one instance, a character is seen shirtless, and there are brief glimpses of characters in underwear, but no explicit nudity or graphic sexual acts are shown.

Violence is strong and graphic. Characters are repeatedly shot, with visible blood and gore. There are scenes of torture, including characters being beaten, having plastic bags placed over their heads to simulate drowning, and an instance where a character's fingers are threatened with mutilation. A main character is gruesomely killed with multiple gunshots to the chest, shown in detail. Consequences of violence, such as dead bodies and injuries, are frequently depicted.

Frequent use of strong profanity in Spanish, including sexual expletives and derogatory terms. Words like 'puta,' 'cabrón,' and 'marica' are heard commonly in dialogue, especially during tense or confrontational moments among the heist crew and with authorities.

Alcohol consumption is frequent, with characters seen drinking beer, liquor, and smoking cigarettes throughout the series. There is also specific depiction of cocaine use; in one scene, a character snorts cocaine from a mirrored surface. The show portrays the impact of addiction on some characters, linking their drug use to poor decision-making and heightened aggression.

Themes revolve around greed, desperation, and the corruptive nature of immense wealth. The series explores desperation leading to criminal acts, betrayal within criminal organizations, and the severe consequences of crime. Characters grapple with loyalty, trust, and the moral compromises made under pressure, often resulting in tragic outcomes and highlighting the fragility of life and relationships amidst criminal enterprise.