Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. (2018) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is minimal. Some scenes show characters in clubs with suggestive dancing, and there are occasional veiled references to sexual encounters or infidelities. There is no nudity or explicit sexual activity shown.

The series contains strong, graphic violence, primarily depicting the historical murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., as well as other shootings. Scenes include characters being shot multiple times with blood spray and aftermath shown. Descriptions of bullet wounds and forensic details are also present. Flashbacks show beatings and altercations, and some police confrontations include weapons being drawn.

Pervasive strong language is used throughout the series, including frequent uses of 'f**k,' 'sh*t,' and strong racial slurs like the n-word, primarily in dialogue depicting street and hip-hop culture. Dialogue often includes derogatory terms and profanity, reflecting the stressful and often volatile environments of both the music industry and police investigations.

Alcohol consumption is frequent, with characters seen drinking heavily at parties, in clubs, and at home. Marijuana use is also depicted, with characters smoking joints or blunts. Cocaine use is shown or implied in some scenes involving drug dealers and during flashbacks to Tupac Shakur's lifestyle. Addiction itself is not a central theme but substance use is pervasive.

Mature themes include police corruption, racial profiling, systemic failures in law enforcement, and the devastating impact of violence and loss. The series explores themes of grief, betrayal, and the complex social and racial tensions in Los Angeles during the 90s. The psychological toll of these unsolved cases on the investigating detectives is also a significant theme, including Detective Poole's mental health decline.