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Episode 3

Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale

There is strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms such as 'slut', 'shit', 'bastard', 'bollocks', 'bullshit', 'hell', 'Christ' and 'God'.

language

A teenage victim of sexual violence describes her experience, and in a flashback scene a man is seen drugging and sexually threatening her. A video is released online without the consent of either of those seen in the clip. 

sexual violence and sexual threat

violence

threat and horror

discrimination

drugs

suicide and self-harm

Episode 2

There is strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms including 'slag', 'screw', 'shit', 'piss', 'Jesus' and 'God'.

There is a video showing a brief silhouette of a couple having sex.

Episode 1

A woman is hunted by townspeople for being a witch. People are grabbed by police and harassed by bullies, and there are threats from supernatural entities. In one scene, there is fire.

There is infrequent strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms including 'slut', 'arse', 'hell', 'God', and 'Jesus'.

There is a brief silhouette of a couple having sex, and references to people being sexually adventurous.

Blood spurts into the air during a supernatural event, and a witch slices their hand with a knife during a ritual. 

injury detail

A sex tape is projected onto a wall at a party, without the consent of those who feature in it. 

This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

flashing/flickering lights

Episode 6

There is use of strong language (‘f**k’) as well as use of milder terms including ‘bitch’, ‘prick’, ‘God’ and ‘damn’.

There are verbal references to sexual violence and child sexual abuse, though there is minimal descriptive detail. 

Episode 4

There is strong language ('f**k'). Other terms include 'slut', 'shit', 'bullshit', 'crap', 'hell' and 'God'.

A teen outlines details of sexual violence she was the victim of, and there are references to a sex tape being leaked online without the consent of those who appear in the video.

Episode 5

There is strong language ('f**k') and other terms including 'shit', 'bloody', 'hell', and 'God'.

A brief video clip shows sexual violence. 

Episode 7

A person is possessed using magic and is forced to jump to their death, with resultant bloody images. 

A young character is briefly seen resisting an attempted assault of a sexual nature, although this is both quickly interrupted and clearly condemned. References are also made to sexually abusive behaviour and child sexual abuse.