The Crowded Room

What’s it about?

A young man Danny (Tom Holland) is interviewed by psychologist Rya (Amanda Seyfried) about the events leading up to a shooting attempt. With Danny facing multiple charges, Rya works to separate truth from fiction before the court date.

The facts

• Created by Akiva Goldsman (Titans, Star Trek: Picard)
• English language
• Ten episodes, ~40 minutes each
• Starring Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried and Emmy Rossum
• Based on Daniel Keyes's 1981 non-fiction novel, The Minds of Billy Milligan

Why did it get this rating?

This series was self-rated by Apple TV. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Sex

The series contains some sex scenes. These are generally brief and not detailed, and generally focus on faces and bum nudity.

Sexual violence, coercion, and abuse

These themes are discussed and considered through psychological therapy and as part of the court case. A flashback, which shows the grooming and coercion of a child, focuses on the disturbing power dynamics between predator and victim.

Drug use

Casual drug use and drug dealing is shown.

Violence

Scenes of violence include a shooting and fistfights. Characters appear pained and bloodied as a result.

Offensive language

Offensive language varies from regular to infrequent as the episodes progress.

Suicide

There is an off-screen suicide attempt which leaves a character weak and bloodied.

Helplines

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Lifeline

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Further information

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