The only nudity is of a man and woman having noisy sex, him standing, her hanging on to him, in a shower; no private parts other than his rear are visible, and that through the foggy glass. Other than that, sex is only implied. In one instance a married woman has another man stay overnight. Two female lovers are shown lying in bed talking a few times. Some kissing occurs.

Sex is a frequent topic of conversation among several of the characters. Frustration and lack of desire is discussed. A woman fears that her husband is having sex with another man. A man's lack of experience troubles him. An incident of apparent incest is startling.

A gay woman is shown fearing how other characters will react when they learn her orientation.

An attempt to suicide by hanging is shown.

A person falls and dies.

A person is struck by lighting.

Furnishings are smashed in anger.

The death of family members in an earthquake, one lingering, is described.

A person carrying a pistol may be intending to suicide.

Cursing in anger occurs occasionally.

Alcohol is consumed, sometimes leading to inebriation. Smoking is limited.

The series centers on problems caused by depression, leading to many scenes that depict intense anger, sadness, and worry. Suicide is a prominent theme. A man's story about his history is very sad.