1923
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1923 is an American neo-Western television series created by Taylor Sheridan, serving as a prequel to "Yellowstone" and a sequel to "1883." The series follows a generation of the Dutton family in 1923 Montana as they navigate severe hardships including drought, the early stages of the Great Depression, and conflicts over land and resources. Additionally, the narrative explores the experiences of a young Native American woman in a religiously run boarding school and the adventures of a Dutton family member in Africa. The show features a star-studded cast, including Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford, and is known for its grim and intense storytelling within the "Yellowstone" universe.
Things to Consider
LGBTQ & Gender Identity
The series features explicit negative portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in Season 2, where queer characters are depicted as predatory and abusive. Additionally, a Season 1 review notes a depiction of a nun with 'perverse lesbian feelings.' The overall representation of LGBTQ+ themes is associated with violence, sadism, and sexual assault.
In Season 2, a young woman is depicted preying on other women, physically and sexually abusing them with her rich male companion. Viewers on Reddit describe this portrayal as suggesting that 'queer people are apparently predatory rapists'. Furthermore, Season 2 includes a 'male rape' scene, which some viewers associate with queer themes of sexual violence within the show. Earlier in Season 1, a Movieguide review notes a scene with a 'depiction of a nun's perverse lesbian feelings'.
Violence
The series contains frequent and graphic violence, including intense fight scenes, shootouts resulting in bloody injuries and death, and scenes of torture and brutal beatings. Violence is particularly impactful in the depiction of abuse at Native American boarding schools and in predatory sexual contexts.
Romance and Sexual Content
Romance is present, but sexual content is often explicit, graphic, and dark, intensifying significantly in Season 2. It includes breast and buttock nudity, implied sexual activity, sexual sadism, and deeply disturbing scenes of sexual assault and implied rape.
Profanity
The series includes frequent use of strong profanity and offensive language, with the 'f-word' and other expletives used regularly, particularly by certain characters.
Scary & Intense Content
The show features highly intense and frightening content due to its pervasive brutal violence, graphic depictions of abuse, sexual assault, and life-threatening situations. The grim and unrelenting nature of the narrative can be disturbing and traumatic for viewers.
Anti-Christian Themes
The series portrays the Catholic Church in a negative light through the depiction of a government-funded, church-run boarding school for Native American girls where severe physical and sexual abuse is inflicted by nuns and priests. This presents a critical and arguably anti-Christian perspective on institutional religion.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
TV-MA. The series is intended for mature audiences due to pervasive strong violence, graphic sexual content including sexual sadism and assault, explicit nudity, frequent strong language, and disturbing thematic elements, particularly involving the abuse of Native American children in boarding schools and the negative portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. Parental guidance is strongly advised for viewers aged 18 and older.
Good to Know
Viewers should be aware that content intensity significantly escalates in Season 2, particularly concerning sexual violence and graphic depictions of abuse. The show's portrayal of historical injustices, especially against Native Americans, is a central and often brutal theme. Discrepancies exist between official ratings and parental feedback, with many parents suggesting an 18+ recommendation due to the graphic nature of the content.
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