Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Grantchester is a mystery series set in an idyllic English village in the 1950s. A murder takes place and is solved on each episode, and dead, bloody bodies are often shown at length. Manners of death, including a (faked) suicide by gunshot, are discussed graphically. Characters initially presented as "good" turn out to be malevolent. Many scenes take place in pubs where characters drink whiskey and beer and smoke cigarettes frequently. Cursing includes profane phrases such as "son of a bitch!" and "bugger off." Infidelity plays a role in plots; characters are shown taking off their clothes and then thrusting in bed. For teens who like British murder mysteries of the dry variety, Grantchester could be their next binge-watch.

Sexual Content

Infidelity is depicted, with characters stripping and then panting/moaning/thrusting in bed. No nudity.

Violence

Guns are brandished and fired. A murder takes place on each episode. Dead, bloody bodies are shown at length, as are crime-scene stories.

Language

Some cursing and rough language of the British variety: "bugger off sideways," "I didn't even recognize the old bastard," "son of a bitch!"

Social Behavior

Loyalty and love between friends and family members is stressed; crime and sleuthing is the real focus.

Consumerism

Based on a series of novels viewers may want to read after watching.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Many scenes take place in pubs where patrons drink whiskey and beer. Characters smoke cigarettes on-screen frequently.