![]() While there are too many graphic scenes for this to be considered appropriate for the whole family, there are many thematic topics such as compromise, integrity, racism, sexism and social activism that can be discussed with older teens. Without being preachy, the series does an excellent job of highlighting the social and political climate during the 1940s, and sheds a light on the hardships of women of color in Hollywood, homophobia, life in the closet, privilege, and more. That said, the ugliness and oftentimes demeaning social norms among the elite in Hollywood are depicted brazenly, and the unspoken compromises that overshadow success inspire some in-depth thought about whether making it big in Hollywood is worth it. In true Murphy fashion, Hollywood is provocative and in your face and often a rare depiction where the tables are turned and the voices of the marginalized are trumpeted, and rewrite history through the narrative. ![]() The meticulous attention to set, prop, and costume design immediately transports viewers into the luxurious, glamour-filled post-war, Tinseltown days of old. From veteran actress Patti Lupone ,who marvelously plays Avis Amberg, to newcomer Jeremy Pope who steps into the role of Archie Coleman with great conviction. Ryan Murphy's fast-paced, gripping, and raw series is also very well-cast. Compromising on moral convictions for financial and career gain are major themes - these compromises for the sake of "making it" are great talking points to discuss with older teens. There are themes of activism, overcoming obstacles and adversity, and perseverance. Racial epithets such as "Jewie" and "Colored" are also used. ![]() Language includes words such as "cock," "d-k," "whore," "f-k," and more. There's adultery, extramarital affairs, and prostitution. Breasts, penises, and buttocks are visible. There are many graphic sex scenes that include: oral sex, sex, as well as sex parties among Hollywood's power-brokers and newcomers to the industry. It's a raw depiction of what the outcome of history could have possibly been like if the voices of the marginalized had a true place at the table during a time when society and social norms were dictated by a homogenous, nearly impenetrable power structure. Parents need to know that Hollywood is a Netflix series created by Ryan Murphy ( Glee, American Horror Story) that centers on a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood trying to make it big in Tinseltown in the 1940s.
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