Grind - Season 1

Director(s)ORIRE NWANI
Production year2023
Genre(s)Drama
Approx. running minutes21m
CastROBERTA ORIOMA, ROSEANNE CHIKWENDU, TAMARA SINDIO-APAUN

Grind - Season 1

strong sex, sex references, brief sexual threat
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a Nigerian drama series; in this episode, Tarela reluctantly starts work in a strip club in order to make ends meet.

sex
There are sex scenes, and verbal references to intercourse without a condom. There are also scenes in a strip club in which dancers provide lapdances for male customers.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A brief nightmare or flashback contains a screaming woman on the ground, with an impression that she's being assaulted. There are also scenes in which a woman is groped by men while she works as a waitress in a bar.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There is infrequent use of strong language ('f**k'), accompanied by other milder terms ('Jesus').
strong language, sex references
Classified Date:
14/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a drama series; in this episode Tiwa helps Tarela strike a deal with Somto when he tries to fire her.

language
There is use of strong language ('f**k') and milder terms ('shit').
sex
There is strong sexualised dancing and buttocks nudity at a strip club.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
strong language, sex references, nudity, sexual harassment
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a Nigerian drama series; in this episode, Tiwa is worried that her father will find out that she works in a strip club.

language
There is strong language ('f**k'), accompanied by other milder terms ('bitch', 'ass' and 'shit').
sex
Women working in a strip club perform sexualised dance routines on stage, around poles and in front of male patrons. There is close-up emphasis on thrusting and riding during lap dances.
sexual violence and sexual threat
Some scenes contain male patrons groping women in a strip club, including when they are not performing. There are other forms of sexual harassment, such as a man trying to persuade a woman to give him a private lap dance. In another scene, a woman records a man receiving a lap dance from a strip club performer and threatens to expose him to his wife.
nudity
There is sexualised breast nudity in scenes taking place in a strip club.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
strong language, sex, brief sexual threat
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a Nigerian drama series; in this episode, Tarela attends a private party.

language
There is strong language ('f**k'), accompanied by other milder terms ('bitch', 'ass', 'shit', 'jerk' and 'God'). There is also use of the middle finger gesture.
sex
Strong sex includes thrusting and sexualised nudity. Dancers at a private party perform sexualised moves for several paying men.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A man reacts aggressively to a woman rejecting him and attempts to initiate sex despite her objections.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There are also scenes of emotional upset and references to bereavement.
strong language, sex references
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a Nigerian drama series; in this episode, Tarela's mother and boyfriend react to her new job.

language
There is strong language ('f**k').
sex
There is close-up emphasis on the sexualised moves of women performing in a strip club.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
A woman's boyfriend expresses distaste at her job as a dancer at a strip club.
strong sex references, language, drug misuse
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a Nigerian drama series; in this episode, Tarela fears for her sister's safety.

language
The episode features strong language ('f**k').
sex
Strong sex references include scenes in which women dance for men in strip clubs and include focus on sexualised buttock nudity. In one scene a man gives a woman a wad of money as she leaves his bed. There is also a brief scene of moderate sex which features thrusting detail.
drugs
A woman takes pills in a strip club bathroom.
additional issues
A woman tells her mother that she was molested as a teenager; but there is no strong detail.
strong sex references, language
Classified Date:
07/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a Nigerian drama series; in this episode, a couple's commitment to each other and to marriage is tested during a church interview.

language
There is use of strong language ('f**k') as well as milder terms including 'bitch', 'shit' and 'Jesus'. A middle finger gesture is used by multiple characters.
sex
Strong sex references occur during a scene in which partially undressed women are seen pole dancing at a strip club, and giving lap dances to patrons. Buttock nudity is visible during the sequence. In another scene, a couple have sex in multiple positions.
additional issues
There is brief moderate violence, when a woman attacks another, shoving her up against a wall with her hands around the woman's neck.
strong language, sex references
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a Nigerian drama series; in this episode, Tarela is accused of theft.

language
The episode features strong language ('f**k').
sex
There are scenes in which women dance for men in strip clubs, including with focus on sexualised buttock nudity. A man asks a sex worker to bring a stripper to his bed for a threesome.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
strong language, sex references, threat
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a Nigerian drama series; in this episode, Tareala's mother calls in the Pastor in order to try to guide her away from her current career path.

threat and horror
A man aggressively shouts at a pregnant woman insulting and verbally abusing her. Two woman goad each other outside a strip club.
language
Use of strong language ('motherf**ker', 'f**k') is accompanied by milder terms such as 'bitch', 'shit' and 'Jesus'.
sex
A woman tells a man that she is pregnant after they had sex and he refused to wear a condom. There is brief sight of strippers dancing around a pole. There is discussion about a stripper's promiscuity and references to sexually transmitted diseases.
additional issues
A father is verbally aggressive towards his daughter after she tells him she does not want to get married. There are references to drugs and abortion. A mother becomes emotional about her daughter's choice of profession and tells her she has brought shame to the family and the 'devil' into their home.
strong language, sex references
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming

GRIND is a Nigerian drama series; in this episode, Tiwa pleads with her father to understand her love of music.

language
Use of strong language ('f**k') occurs.
sex
Women dance in their underwear, gyrate their buttocks and grind on tables in a strip club. There are verbal references to threesomes, 'humping' and adultery.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
Two women fight resulting in one falling over, hitting her head with blood visible in the aftermath. A father and daughter cry after they disagree on her career path.
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Classified date07/03/2023
LanguageEnglish
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k') as well as milder terms including 'bitch', 'shit' and 'Jesus'. A middle finger gesture is used by multiple characters.
sex
Strong sex references occur during a scene in which partially undressed women are seen pole dancing at a strip club, and giving lap dances to patrons. Buttock nudity is visible during the sequence. In another scene, a couple have sex in multiple positions.
additional issues
There is brief moderate violence, when a woman attacks another, shoving her up against a wall with her hands around the woman's neck.
strong language, sex references
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
The episode features strong language ('f**k').
sex
There are scenes in which women dance for men in strip clubs, including with focus on sexualised buttock nudity. A man asks a sex worker to bring a stripper to his bed for a threesome.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
strong sex references, language, drug misuse
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
The episode features strong language ('f**k').
sex
Strong sex references include scenes in which women dance for men in strip clubs and include focus on sexualised buttock nudity. In one scene a man gives a woman a wad of money as she leaves his bed. There is also a brief scene of moderate sex which features thrusting detail.
drugs
A woman takes pills in a strip club bathroom.
additional issues
A woman tells her mother that she was molested as a teenager; but there is no strong detail.
strong language, sex references, threat
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
threat and horror
A man aggressively shouts at a pregnant woman insulting and verbally abusing her. Two woman goad each other outside a strip club.
language
Use of strong language ('motherf**ker', 'f**k') is accompanied by milder terms such as 'bitch', 'shit' and 'Jesus'.
sex
A woman tells a man that she is pregnant after they had sex and he refused to wear a condom. There is brief sight of strippers dancing around a pole. There is discussion about a stripper's promiscuity and references to sexually transmitted diseases.
additional issues
A father is verbally aggressive towards his daughter after she tells him she does not want to get married. There are references to drugs and abortion. A mother becomes emotional about her daughter's choice of profession and tells her she has brought shame to the family and the 'devil' into their home.
strong language, sex references
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
Use of strong language ('f**k') occurs.
sex
Women dance in their underwear, gyrate their buttocks and grind on tables in a strip club. There are verbal references to threesomes, 'humping' and adultery.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
Two women fight resulting in one falling over, hitting her head with blood visible in the aftermath. A father and daughter cry after they disagree on her career path.
strong language, sex references, nudity, sexual harassment
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
There is strong language ('f**k'), accompanied by other milder terms ('bitch', 'ass' and 'shit').
sex
Women working in a strip club perform sexualised dance routines on stage, around poles and in front of male patrons. There is close-up emphasis on thrusting and riding during lap dances.
sexual violence and sexual threat
Some scenes contain male patrons groping women in a strip club, including when they are not performing. There are other forms of sexual harassment, such as a man trying to persuade a woman to give him a private lap dance. In another scene, a woman records a man receiving a lap dance from a strip club performer and threatens to expose him to his wife.
nudity
There is sexualised breast nudity in scenes taking place in a strip club.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
strong language, sex, brief sexual threat
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
There is strong language ('f**k'), accompanied by other milder terms ('bitch', 'ass', 'shit', 'jerk' and 'God'). There is also use of the middle finger gesture.
sex
Strong sex includes thrusting and sexualised nudity. Dancers at a private party perform sexualised moves for several paying men.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A man reacts aggressively to a woman rejecting him and attempts to initiate sex despite her objections.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There are also scenes of emotional upset and references to bereavement.
strong language, sex references
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
There is strong language ('f**k').
sex
There is close-up emphasis on the sexualised moves of women performing in a strip club.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
A woman's boyfriend expresses distaste at her job as a dancer at a strip club.
strong sex, sex references, brief sexual threat
Classified Date:
20/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
sex
There are sex scenes, and verbal references to intercourse without a condom. There are also scenes in a strip club in which dancers provide lapdances for male customers.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A brief nightmare or flashback contains a screaming woman on the ground, with an impression that she's being assaulted. There are also scenes in which a woman is groped by men while she works as a waitress in a bar.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There is infrequent use of strong language ('f**k'), accompanied by other milder terms ('Jesus').
strong language, sex references
Classified Date:
14/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k') and milder terms ('shit').
sex
There is strong sexualised dancing and buttocks nudity at a strip club.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
strong sex references, language
Classified Date:
07/03/2023
Use:
VOD/Streaming
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k') as well as milder terms including 'bitch', 'shit' and 'Jesus'. A middle finger gesture is used by multiple characters.
sex
Strong sex references occur during a scene in which partially undressed women are seen pole dancing at a strip club, and giving lap dances to patrons. Buttock nudity is visible during the sequence. In another scene, a couple have sex in multiple positions.
additional issues
There is brief moderate violence, when a woman attacks another, shoving her up against a wall with her hands around the woman's neck.
Director(s)ORIRE NWANI
Production year2023
Genre(s)Drama
Approx. running minutes21m
CastROBERTA ORIOMA, ROSEANNE CHIKWENDU, TAMARA SINDIO-APAUN
Classified date07/03/2023
LanguageEnglish