The Hooligan (2025) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is mild. There are instances of implied sexual encounters through passionate kissing and characters being shown in intimate, post-coital situations with minimal undress (shoulders/backs visible). A character mentions infidelity in episode 2. No graphic nudity or explicit sexual acts are depicted.

The season features frequent and graphic violence, primarily through street brawls and organized gang fights. These altercations involve punches, kicks, headbutts, and the use of makeshift weapons like bottles and bats. Injuries such as facial bruising, bloodied noses, cuts, and visible wounds are common. One character sustains a serious leg injury requiring medical attention. Violence culminates in episode 5 with a character's tragic death due to gang-related actions, depicted with significant emotional impact…

Strong language is pervasive throughout the season, including frequent use of 'f**k,' 'sh*t,' 'c**t,' and 'a**hole,' often used in aggressive contexts during confrontations or arguments. Racial and homophobic slurs are also heard, particularly within the context of the hooligan culture and directed at rival groups.

Characters are frequently seen drinking alcohol at pubs, parties, and during gang gatherings. Most instances involve casual drinking, but some characters are depicted as intoxicated during or after violent altercations. There is no explicit drug use shown, but alcohol is a constant backdrop to the gang's activities.

The series explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, identity, and the destructive nature of gang affiliation. Characters grapple with the moral implications of their actions and the impact of violence on their lives and families. Death and grief are addressed directly following a character's demise in episode 5, with emotional scenes of mourning. Themes of family breakdown and the insidious pull of criminal subcultures are also prominent.