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A Story of Derry
IT: Welcome to Derry. A story of Derry
Horror and bloody violence
Three young people go into the Western Wood and encounter a terrifying ancient spirit, the Kollu.
Content that may disturb
A maternity home for unmarried mothers and their children operated between 1925 and 1961 in Tuam, County Galway. In the 21st century, the home became the focus of a national scandal after a forensic excavation uncovered the remains of hundreds of babies and young children, along with illegal adoptions, mistreatment, and systemic neglect. In this film based on based on true events, an amateur historian investigates the horrors that took place there.
Offensive language and suicide themes
Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. What emerges is a portrait of an artist transforming vulnerability into creative strength through honesty.
Sexual material, sexual violence & offensive language
After twenty years spent “chillin’, tokin’ and bonin’”, Ali G is shocked to discover that his long-term girlfriend, Julie, is 8 months pregnant. Faced with an extra mouth to feed, he heads to America to reclaim his former glory… but soon encounters adversaries who will ultimately threaten his and his child’s very existence.
Nobody Wants This, Season 3
Season 3
Offensive language and sexual themes
Joanne and Noah are living together in the third season of Nobody Wants This, and their family members are also dealing with relationship developments that test them.
The Diplomat, Season 4
Season 4
Offensive language and violence
Ambassador and Second Lady Kate Wyler works desperately behind the scenes to ensure peace between major nations – and her marriage – in the fourth season of the acclaimed drama.
Facing potential poverty after the death of their father, the Dashwood family are forced to leave their Sussex estate and relocate to a country cottage. Here the Dashwood sisters Elinor and Marianne navigate financial hardship and romantic endeavours in very different ways.
Graphic violence, horror, and gore
Amid her parents’ strained relationship, a young girl befriends a sinister entity whom she calls “Other Mommy”. Initially comforting, the entity becomes increasingly monstrous and violent.
Carrie
Carrie (2026), Season 1
Bullying, suicide, domestic violence, violence, and offensive language
After her father’s sudden death, Carrie finds herself battling the challenges of attending high school, a bullying scandal, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers. A new reimagining of the Stephen King story.