Spartacus: House of Ashur is a new historical television series released on Starz. The plot is based on Ashur’s story, an old gladiator who ascends to power after betraying Spartacus. The TV-MA rating of the show is due to extreme violent scenes, s*x, nudity, and extreme foul language. It is strictly adult-oriented and not suitable for most teenagers.An IMDb user commented:"From the characters, who are reasonably entertaining (in a comedic sense), to the hilarious dialogue and grotesque violence that's so over the top that it's actually funny."Parents should also be aware that this show continues the franchise's tradition of presenting intense content. The reality show also has violence, blatant s*xuality, and unsettling motifs. This is not a show that teenagers should watch at home. You should keep an eye on what your kids are watching and take care not to expose them to anything that could be harmful or even dangerous for their age.Read more about the reasons why you shouldn't allow your kids to watch Spartacus: House of Ashur.Extreme violence View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSpartacus: House of Ashur is full of the graphic violence that you will ever encounter on TV. Every episode features multiple scenes of extreme brutality that serve as plot drivers for the story. For example, an episode like ‘Blood and Bone’, season 1, episode 4, features such a brutal scene.An IMDb user watched and reviewed this episode, stating:"Every fight hits hard, and the story keeps you hooked, leaving me wanting more every single week."The gladiatorial combats in Spartacus: House of Ashur are harsh, and the scenes will show you close-ups of blood, gore, and extensive wounds. You would witness dismemberment, beheadings, and characters being killed in very graphic manners. Torture scenes and extreme violence of the battlefield are also featured in the series.Explicit s*xual contentSpartacus: House of Ashur includes frequent and explicit s*xual scenes that are a central part of the narrative. Full nudity and s*xual scenarios are exhibited in the show and in almost every episode. They imply the use of s*xual content to demonstrate power-related issues and are, at times, associated with exploitation. *rgies, transactional s*x, and scenes of s*xual coercion in the historical context are also in the series. These scenes in Spartacus: House of Ashur are very graphic and intense to many viewers. They are long, and the adult content makes the show totally inappropriate for any viewer below the age of eighteen.Strong language View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSpartacus: House of Ashur is characterized by extreme profanity that is used in almost all scenes. The series utilizes the f-word more than half a dozen times with other obscene words and epithets. Slaves and women are often treated with derogatory language and verbal abuse by their characters. Such expressions are crude, which serves to increase the tension of the situation and demonstrate cruelty.The showrunner told ComingSoon.Net:"This time in ancient Rome was a brutal, brutal time and hypersexual."He added:"I’m very thankful to Lionsgate and Starz that I have not gotten a note that said, ‘Whoa, can you pull it back?"The intensive language use, coupled with graphic violence and s*x, makes the atmosphere extremely mature. Parents should be aware that if their children watch this show, they will be continually exposed to vulgar language.Follow Soap Central for more updates.