Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that Rectify revolves around the rape and murder of a teenage girl. Although there's some blood (including a man committing suicide with a firearm), most violence is described rather than shown. In terms of sexual content, you'll see simulated sexual acts (including intercourse, oral sex, and masturbation) and brief shots of women in lingerie with no sensitive parts shown. You'll also hear gateway terms like "son of a bitch," "hell," and "cracker," along with unsettling descriptions of prison rape. One character smokes cigarettes, and several others drink socially.
Sexual
Content
Simulated sexual acts (including intercourse, oral sex, and masturbation) and some shots of women in lingerie, but no sensitive parts are shown.
Violence
The series revolves around the rape and murder of a teenage girl, but most violence is described rather than shown. In one instance, a man shoots himself in the head, and there's some blood. Unsettling descriptions of prison rape.
Language
Terms like "son of a bitch," "hell," "cracker," etc.
Social
Behavior
The series acknowledges the strength of a brother-sister bond. But the central message is one of uncertainty -- Is Daniel guilty or innocent? Good or evil? Free or forever bound by suspicion? -- with the answers left up to viewers to decide.
Consumerism
Not applicable
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
Some social drinking. One character smokes cigarettes.