The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story: parents' guide

The two victims' bodies are shown at length in pools of blood, and black-and-white crime scene photos recur as injuries are described. Opening scenes use real news footage of riots and beatings, and Simpson's abuse of his ex-wife is discussed throughout.

Strong language in several episodes includes f-words, along with s-words, "hell" and "goddammit." The N-word and other racist language come up repeatedly in later episodes, when a detective's recorded slurs become a key trial issue.

No sex scenes or nudity, but two episodes include moderate sexual references, and affairs, divorce and gossip about the victim's private life are discussed.

Characters drink on screen, and one sympathetic lead smokes in nearly every scene. Drug references come up in a legal context, and one episode briefly shows drug use.

Simpson's suicide threats, including holding a gun to his head and the famous freeway chase, are tense. A child's frightened voicemail begging her murdered mother to call back is heartbreaking.