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Screen for YOUR familyGrimm (2011) is an American urban fantasy police procedural drama that reimagines the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a modern setting. Set in Portland, Oregon, the series follows homicide detective Nick Burkhardt, who discovers he is a 'Grimm,' a descendant of an ancient line of guardians tasked with keeping the balance between humanity and mythological creatures known as 'Wesen.' The show blends crime-solving with supernatural elements, as Nick hunts Wesen who commit crimes while navigating his newfound abilities and the secret world of these creatures. It explores themes of identity, prejudice, and duty within a dark and often intense narrative. The series is rated TV-14 and is suitable for high schoolers and adults who enjoy supernatural horror and procedural crime stories, but it is not recommended for younger children due to its graphic violence and scary elements.
Grimm features graphic violence, including brutal murders, dismemberment, and considerable blood and gore. The violence is described as 'real crime show violence' with bodies and gore, and can be 'horrific' and 'outlandishly over-the-top.'
Scenes include graphic depictions of physical attacks, such as a shape-shifter ripping an arm off an assailant, characters being stabbed or impaled, and visible blood squirts. Corpses are shown with torn flesh, scattered limbs, and walls bathed in blood. There are also instances of characters being whipped, poisoned with visible effects like swollen tongues, and devoured (off-screen) by demonic creatures.
Witchcraft and occult themes are central to the show's premise. It features mythological creatures (Wesen) and human-like magic users (Hexenbiests) who engage in spellcasting, potion making, and other supernatural acts.
Grimm is a supernatural horror series with genuinely scary monster transformations, intense themes, and disturbing imagery. The show is described as 'dark' and 'frightening.'
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14+ (TV-14). The show is firmly in 14+ territory, best for high schoolers and adults who appreciate supernatural horror and can handle procedural crime violence and scary elements.
Grimm is a dark fantasy crime procedural that combines elements of horror and detective work. While it explores themes of identity and prejudice, its primary focus is often on 'monster-of-the-week' investigations. Parents should be aware of the consistent presence of graphic violence and scary elements throughout the series.
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