Contains several non-explicit sex scenes throughout the series as well as frank verbal references to sexual activity and/or desire.

One storyline revolves around a 40 year old man having an affair with a 16 year old girl. In one scene, it is implied that they engage in mutual masturbation.

Contains some mild nudity (including bare breasts and buttocks). Such instances include that of a woman breastfeeding her son. A man appears to be masturbating in a few scenes and his bare back is clearly visible in one instance. Other instances of implied masturbation are completely obscured by focusing on the character's face.

A man slaps a child.

A man abuses his wife by grabbing her by the hair and threatening her. In a flashback sequence, the wife is shown to be bruised and battered and crying.

Also contains infrequent moments of brutal violence, however, they are revealed to have been egoistic fantasies of the person visualising the violence.

A boy tries to commit suicide by taking pills.

Contains frequent coarse language throughout the series; including the use of the word "fuck" both aggressively and conversationally.

The phrase "God is a c--------er" is repeated several times in one episode.

Also contains occasional use of milder terms (e.g. "crap", "shit" etc).

Some racial slurs are used infrequently.

Contains some instances of cocaine use.

Characters can be seen smoking and/or drinking casually throughout the series.

The series deals with themes such as domestic abuse, child abuse, a false rape accusation, statutory rape and abortion.