Does the dog die?
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The Purge
TV Show • 2018 • Mystery
ReportSet in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.
This tv show contains 44 potentially triggering events.
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CatsInHatz
A dog is briefly shown in S2 E2 around 3:30 sitting (unharmed) next to their deceased owner and whimpering.
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Abuse
Is someone stalked?
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Aethermit
There are some scenes where people are hunted like prey.
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Is there domestic violence?
National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)
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Is someone gaslighted?
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Aethermit
An M/F married couple had each dated the same woman before they met each other. The ex has worked her way back into their life, and tries to convince the wife that her husband is a horrible person and far worse for her than she is. (Which viewers of the show will know is patently untrue.)
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Anonymous
A father breaks his son's arm to "protect" him.
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Addiction
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Meth use and paraphernalia
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Is there addiction?
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UraniumLord
Mentioned more than shown, there are scenes in a drug house.
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Does someone abuse alcohol?
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UraniumLord
Alcohol is drunk casually in a bar setting.
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Are animals abused?
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No actual animal abuse is shown, it's mentioned as an option
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Assault
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Aethermit
A white male boss figure sexually harasses a black female employee, repeatedly telling her she’ll make partner if she gives in. (No physical contact this point, just a *whole* lot of creep factor.)
By E6/E7, he has lured her into his Purge party/sex dungeon, where women are tied up in cubbyholes, and guests (male and some female) can kiss/lick/grope them “*over* their clothes”. That lasts for all of about 2-4 scenes. Things escalate *briefly* for a moment physically, but most of the assault is psychological and through things he says to her. All of this is, of course, 100% non-con on our protagonist’s part. At this point, however, there is a major interruption, ceasing the “festivities”.
To avoid the vast majority of this traumatic arc, it is easy enough to watch the first scene with William Baldwin (the creepy boss) in E1 – where he appears on a TV screen and establishes himself as a voyeuristic and probably sketchy boss – then skip any scene where he appears (watch scenes with Jane where he doesn’t appear to keep up to speed on how she’s dealing; as soon as you see Baldwin, skip to next scene), until timestamp 23:09 in E7, where there is some nasty – but brief! – creepage (he compares the fear in her eyes to works by Caravaggio, then kisses her on the cheek). The interruption immediately follows, which ties one of the better (IMO) story arcs (which I haven’t had to warn about here), into this one.
E7: Boss dies (or so it seems – flashbacks still possible). Looks okay to stop skipping.
By E6/E7, he has lured her into his Purge party/sex dungeon, where women are tied up in cubbyholes, and guests (male and some female) can kiss/lick/grope them “*over* their clothes”. That lasts for all of about 2-4 scenes. Things escalate *briefly* for a moment physically, but most of the assault is psychological and through things he says to her. All of this is, of course, 100% non-con on our protagonist’s part. At this point, however, there is a major interruption, ceasing the “festivities”.
To avoid the vast majority of this traumatic arc, it is easy enough to watch the first scene with William Baldwin (the creepy boss) in E1 – where he appears on a TV screen and establishes himself as a voyeuristic and probably sketchy boss – then skip any scene where he appears (watch scenes with Jane where he doesn’t appear to keep up to speed on how she’s dealing; as soon as you see Baldwin, skip to next scene), until timestamp 23:09 in E7, where there is some nasty – but brief! – creepage (he compares the fear in her eyes to works by Caravaggio, then kisses her on the cheek). The interruption immediately follows, which ties one of the better (IMO) story arcs (which I haven’t had to warn about here), into this one.
E7: Boss dies (or so it seems – flashbacks still possible). Looks okay to stop skipping.
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Bodily Harm
Is there shaving/cutting?
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Aethermit
E2: There is a conversation where a character briefly mentions their past history of self-harm. “I hurt myself just to know I was still alive.”
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Does someone struggle to breathe?
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Aethermit
A bad guy gets grappled and knocked unconscious via sleeper hold. Another gets choked out with a chain. (MAJOR CONTENT WARNING!): In the last scene of E9 a black woman is taken to the ground and choked to death by a white man.
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Is someone burned alive?
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Aethermit
In E2, there is a burn that is difficult to make out, as it is seen through night vision goggles. A person is knocked to the ground, lit by a torch, then gets up, and charges at the car being driven by the wearer of the goggles, before collapsing on the hood. In E7, a person is tied to a zip line and set on fire before being sent down the course. (Original “No” answer): Someone is tied to a pyre, but it is never actually lit.
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Is someone buried alive?
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yes, but they survive.
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Is there amputation?
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There is a man shown with amputated legs.
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Is there a hanging?
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Lots of bodies are seen hanging after suicides.
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Does someone break a bone?
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Anonymous
A scene is shown where somebody breaks an arm with a wrench.
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Is there eye mutilation?
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Aethermit
There are two scenes (as of E7) where eye gouging is used as self-defense by protagonists vs antagonists. In E10 someone gets stabbed in the eye with a long hex bolt, then pulls it out on-screen (the bloody bolt, not the eye).
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Children
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Death
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Does someone cheat?
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Aethermit
An M/F married couple have both previously dated the same woman. The ex has worked her way back into their lives, flirting with the husband, and sleeping with the wife.
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Fear
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Is there a shower scene?
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Anonymous
There is a scene where somebody washes blood off themselves in the shower.
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Are there clowns?
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Aethermit
It’s The Purge. There are folks dressed up in all sorts of creepy costumes and masks (including clowns) trying to torture and kill other people.
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Gross
Does someone vomit?
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nunyabiz
What episode? how bad is it?? More info needed.
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Medical
Is electro-therapy used?
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Aethermit
Electro-therapy, no. Someone is electrocuted on top of a car in one scene. (Very brief)
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Is there a hospital scene?
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(E1) There is a short expositionary scene in the lobby of a drug rehab clinic. There is also a scene where a protagonist visits her mother in the hospital to check in on her before the Purge begins, establishing the dynamic between them.
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UraniumLord
Self harm is briefly mentioned by one of the characters, but no actual self harm or scars are shown.
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Does someone attempt suicide?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
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A “suicide bridge” scene in S2 E1 shows wide shots and closeups of dead bodies. You don’t see anyone who is in the process of committing or attempting suicide; however, the scene is pretty graphic in that there are several bodies.
You’ll probably anticipate the scene because the two frat bro characters indicate that the bridge is where they’re going, but if you want to avoid, fast fwd from approx. 21:53 to 23:13. The only related plot details you (kind of) need to know are (A) one of the guys thinks it’s not a big deal to take photos of the bodies while the other things it’s reprehensible, and (B) apparently one of the deceased women looks like the (more decent) guy’s girlfriend—according to the less-decent guy, at least.
You’ll probably anticipate the scene because the two frat bro characters indicate that the bridge is where they’re going, but if you want to avoid, fast fwd from approx. 21:53 to 23:13. The only related plot details you (kind of) need to know are (A) one of the guys thinks it’s not a big deal to take photos of the bodies while the other things it’s reprehensible, and (B) apparently one of the deceased women looks like the (more decent) guy’s girlfriend—according to the less-decent guy, at least.
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Are there flashing lights or images?
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Aethermit
E2: At timestamp 23:40 to 24:04 there are sparks followed by strobe effects.
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Paranoia
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Does an LGBT person die?
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Aethermit
A bisexual woman dies, but it is in no way related to her sexuality.
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Is there hate speech?
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(E9) There is a date between a white man and a black woman where the man makes a bunch of offensive racially-based assumptions about the black woman’s history. It is racist, and uncomfortable, yes, but I’m not sure I’d qualify it as “hate speech”.
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Relationships
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Are there incestuous relationships?
National Sexual Assault Hotline 800.656.4673
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Is there sexual content?
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Aethermit
(E1) There is a flashback to an old romance. (only backs are seen.) Later in the episode, the flashback reprises as a threesome. Kissing, but no “under-swimsuit” parts are shown.
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Does it have a sad ending?
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Aethermit
It’s The Purge. I wouldn’t call it a sad ending, exactly, but it certainly isn’t cheery and hopeful.
There are bright spots in it, but overall, the outlook is grim (which is the overall vibe of the series as a whole).
There are bright spots in it, but overall, the outlook is grim (which is the overall vibe of the series as a whole).
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Vehicular
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Does a car crash?
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A car gets blown up by an RPG in E9.
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Violence
Does someone drown?
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(E10) After being shot in the chest and the leg, he is kicked into a swimming pool, where he dies.
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Is there blood/gore?
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Aethermit
Plenty of blood from gunshot wounds and other (non-)lethal confrontations. No gore as of E6. As this is basic cable (USA Network) not a movie, they have cut down on a lot of the more graphic visuals.
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