Elementary
TV Show • 2012
ReportA modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
This tv show contains 37 potentially triggering events.
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Unanswered Triggers
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Does someone attempt suicide?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
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Abuse
Is someone stalked?
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Mostly the main characters, by illicit organizations who are plotting against them
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essvee
S3E5- a character details domestic violence between her and her partner
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essvee
S2E4- plot revolves around a child being sexually abused
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Addiction
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DylanGM
Drug use is mentioned throughout the show, including the main characters drug use.
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Is there addiction?
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DylanGM
Sherlock's addiction is consistently discussed and depicted throughout the show; it is an important, recurring point of the series. Several other characters deal with addiction as well.
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Animal
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Are animals abused?
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shamwowxl
There are two roosters who have been rescued from a fighting ring, but you never see them fighting, only being rehabilitated
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Is there a dead animal?
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Anonymous
S7
E5
Dead pig
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Are there bugs?
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Sherlock keeps bees, and flies are occasionally seen around a decomposing body.
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Assault
Is rape mentioned?
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B932021
S3
New character Kitty is a SA survivor. Mentioned multiple times through to episode 12, her history is a major plot point.
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essvee
S2E4- plot revolves around a child being sexually abused
A character in season three is a SA survivor. This is mentioned repeatedly throughout.
A character in season three is a SA survivor. This is mentioned repeatedly throughout.
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Bodily Harm
Are any hands damaged?
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Anonymous
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E5
In season 3 episode 5 an amputated hand is found in a puddle
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Does someone struggle to breathe?
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shannonxl
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E24
S3E24 toward the end, a kidnapped character is dehydrated and struggling to breathe/stay conscious
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Is there amputation?
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Anonymous
S3
E5
In season 3 episode 5 an amputated hand is found in a puddle. It is initially believed that the hand was cut off by a tow truck but it is later revealed that the hand was pulled off by the murdered, the amputation is not seen onscreen
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Is there a hanging?
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jg57
Season 6 Episode 18 shows hanging
Season 6 Episode 20 mentions suicide by hanging
Season 6 Episode 20 mentions suicide by hanging
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Does someone break a bone?
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Irenee
Sherlock broke his finger by hitting a guy in the face
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Is someone tortured?
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brennaaa
there is also at least one graphic scene of sherlock torturing a bad guy. he has all the tools laid out and the man is suspended
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Does someone fall to their death?
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jg57
Season 6 Episode 18
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Children
Does a kid die?
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brennaaa
there is at least mentions of children being murdered or missing. i don't believe there are graphic scenes of kids dying but i'd be cautious
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Drugs/Alcohol
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Family
Does a parent die?
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DylanGM
*Spoilers*
A main character’s father dies, but not in screen. The main character is shown speaking to someone after the funeral, but none of the proceedings are shown.
A main character’s father dies, but not in screen. The main character is shown speaking to someone after the funeral, but none of the proceedings are shown.
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Is someone kidnapped?
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A child is kidnapped in multiple episodes, and adults are also held hostage in others.
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Does someone cheat?
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Multiple suspects or murder victims are accused of having an affair
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Fear
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Are there ghosts?
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They are sometimes mentioned, but heavily implied by Sherlock to not be real.
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Are there clowns?
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DylanGM
Season 5 Episode 12 heavily features clowns
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Gross
Does someone vomit?
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Irenee
Harlan, one of the side characters, does it off-screen. Nothing too graphic
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Law Enforcement
Is there copaganda?
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MavinR
It's a show that centers around police, they do call out and get rid of bad cops, but it still has a decent amount of copganda
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Medical
Is there a mental institution scene?
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MavinR
There are a few episodes where they show or have scenes around the rehab center one of the main characters was treated at
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Does someone have cancer?
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MavinR
In the very last episode it's revealed that Watson has breast cancer but she survives
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Are needles/syringes used?
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shannonxl
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E24
S3E24 Needles are seen in several shots throughout the episode, we see them being used by multiple people in the background and as the focus of a shot as well
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Is there a hospital scene?
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DylanGM
There are numerous hospital scenes throughout the show.
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Mental Health
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jg57
Season 6 Episode 18
Season 7 Episode 1
Season 7 Episode 1
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Noxious
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Are there flashing lights or images?
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Anonymous
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E4
Season 3 episode 4 (Bella) includes a person who dies of an epileptic seizure, the flashing images that triggered the seizure are seen several times. The flashing images are seen on computers in the background when the body is found and later in the episode the images take up the whole screen and are shown flashing for several seconds
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Paranoia
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Prejudice
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Ms. Hudson is not misgendered. First of all, she is a trans woman played by a trans woman. Second, they use her preferred pronouns. Third, though Sherlock is slightly sharp with his response to Watson’s saying she “has an Adam’s apple”, he explains there are “stranger things” and continues to refer to her as a woman. Sherlock offers her a place to stay, showing himself to be a trans ally, even paying her to clean and organize when she can’t find work (she’s freelance). The topic is not handled poorly. Sincerely, a trans woman.
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Is there hate speech?
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IanSobo
Mild transphobia when Mrs Hudson is introduced.
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Does the black guy die first?
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Not at all first, but as this is a show centering around murder, and is fairly racially inclusive, multiple POC are seen dead. They are never killed off because of their skin color, however, and they are not typically the victims.
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Sex
Are there incestuous relationships?
National Sexual Assault Hotline 800.656.4673
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Is there sexual content?
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Sherlock often has one night stands and is quite blunt about this, Watson has sex multiple times off-screen, it’s all off screen really. But it is mentioned every now and then
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Social
Is someone homeless?
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shamwowxl
There are several homeless witnesses/victims of crimes, prominently in s2 e15 where the police are incredibly dismissive of a homeless man in distress and without his psychiatric medication. (Spoiler) Watson also mentions that her bio-father is homeless
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Spoiler
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Vehicular
Does a plane crash?
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DylanGM
Season 1, Episode 6 revolves around a plane crash.
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Is someone hit by a car?
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There is one episode in season 3 where the murder victim is shown being hit by a car repeatedly, on camera.
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Violence
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Is there blood/gore?
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Not very frequent gore, but occasional. Blood is seen in usually large amounts almost every episode, in... creative ways
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Is there gun violence?
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DylanGM
Gun violence is prevalent throughout the show.
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