I've watched the whole thing and it is so graphic and hard to sit through at some points. The graphic rape scene in the last episode was actually horrific, I had to skip through it.
It is rated 18, rightly so in my opinion but I have a 12 year old cousin who said that everyone in her year has watched and one girl even got into trouble for recording "copycat tapes" on her phone and threatening suicide as a 'prank'. When I asked her Mum about it she said it cant be that bad or they wouldn't be allowed to show it. I think that's a shocking attitude to have but apparently plenty of parents share her view.
I think it's important to start a conversation and shed light on many taboo topics such as male on male sexual assault but I do wonder if attitudes like this will cause it to do more harm than good? I also wonder how many teens will actually go to their parents like the show recommends if something in it effects them? I'm just glad my baby is still a baby and I don't have to worry yet. If your child watches I really do think it's a good idea to discuss it with them. Anyone else have the same worries?