Full female nudity. Rear male nudity. Sex scenes, usually discreetly shot, once rough. A character bathing directs a jet of water onto her pubic area. References to same-sex relationships; gay sex, three way sex, casual sex, extra-marital sex.

A character instigates rough sex but is stopped. There are gang shootings. A chef cuts a finger. A character appears to have self-harmed. Violence is not a major theme.

Fuck and shit are used, although not particularly frequently.

Beer, wine and spirits consumed. One character is an alcoholic, drinking to the point of passing out. Alcohol used in cooking. Cigarettes and cigars smoked. Drugs are mentioned - crack, heroin, PCP - but only to say someone does not use them. Cannabis mentioned for occasional sedative use.