Warrior Nun
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Warrior Nun is a Netflix original fantasy drama series based on the comic book character Warrior Nun Areala. The story centers on Ava Silva, a quadriplegic orphan who is resurrected with a divine artifact—a halo—embedded in her back. This artifact grants her supernatural powers and thrusts her into the ancient Order of the Cruciform Sword, a secret society of warrior nuns tasked with fighting demons on Earth. Across its two seasons, the show blends elements of fantasy, action, and religious themes, with Ava navigating her new abilities, uncovering conspiracies within the Vatican, and battling demonic forces. The series is primarily aimed at a mature young adult and adult audience due to its intense themes, violence, language, and mature relationships.
Things to Consider
LGBTQ & Gender Identity
The series features prominent LGBTQ representation, with a central romantic relationship between the lead character, Ava, and Sister Beatrice. This relationship evolves from implied feelings in Season 1 to an explicit romance with a kiss and love confessions in Season 2. The show also acknowledges historical queer figures within its fictional world.
In Season 1, Episode 8, Sister Beatrice comes out to Ava, expressing how she is 'different' and tried to be 'normal,' to which Ava responds, 'don't hate what you are; what you are is beautiful.' The romance between Ava and Beatrice escalates in Season 2, culminating in a passionate kiss and mutual 'I love yous' in the Season 2 finale (Episode 8). Additionally, the series introduces the character of Sister Melanie, a past Warrior Nun who was persecuted for being gay during World War II.
Violence
The series contains frequent and often graphic violence, featuring intense fight choreography, abundant human blood, gore, and explicit depictions of demons and their attacks. Nuns engage in combat using various weapons against both human and supernatural foes.
Profanity
The series features frequent and strong profanity throughout, with characters, including the nuns, using curse words consistently in their dialogue.
Witchcraft & Occult
Witchcraft and occult themes are central to the plot, involving supernatural powers, divine artifacts, demons, and angels. The series is built around a secret order fighting forces from both Heaven and Hell.
Scary & Intense Content
The show contains significant scary and intense content, including demonic imagery, jump scares, suspenseful situations, and the constant threat of violence and death from supernatural entities and human adversaries.
Anti-Christian Themes
The series presents a worldview that is critical of established religious institutions, portraying the fictionalized Vatican and its leaders as corrupt and malevolent. It depicts nuns as ultra-violent and often at odds with traditional Christian values, leading to a perspective that can be perceived as anti-Christian.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
17+ (TV-MA). This recommendation is due to frequent graphic violence, gore, mature supernatural themes involving demons, consistent strong language, and a central explicit same-sex romantic relationship.
Good to Know
The series underwent a cancellation by Netflix after two seasons, but due to strong fan campaigns, a revival trilogy of films has been announced. The show's portrayal of its LGBTQ romance faced reported resistance from Netflix executives, with writers allegedly having to 'secretly insert' elements of the relationship into the script.
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