The Winds of War (1983) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Infidelity is a recurring theme, with characters engaging in discreet sexual encounters and discussions of extramarital affairs, though no graphic nudity or explicit sexual acts are shown. Kissing and some passionate embraces occur. Sexual tension is present, particularly between Byron Henry and Natalie Jastrow, and between Pug Henry and Pamela Tudsbury, while Pug's wife Rhoda has an affair.

War-related violence is present but not graphic. There are scenes of bombing raids depicted through sound and visual effects of explosions, but no direct portrayal of injury or gore. Battle preparations and the threat of war are central, with some tension-filled moments, but sustained combat is absent.

Mild profanities like "damn" and "hell" are used infrequently, primarily in moments of frustration or stress. Stronger language is not present.

Occasional social drinking with alcohol, such as wine and cocktails, is depicted at dinners and parties. Characters are sometimes shown smoking cigarettes. Instances of drunkenness or heavy substance abuse are absent.

The overarching theme is the looming global conflict and its impact on individuals and families. Themes of betrayal through infidelity, the anxieties of war, and the persecution of Jewish people in Nazi Germany (including mentions of concentration camps and forced wearing of the Star of David) are explored. Characters discuss the political turmoil and personal sacrifices necessitated by the war.