Our take
The Gorge is an Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller about two elite guards protecting opposite sides of a mysterious canyon. When something evil emerges below, they must survive together. Expect heavy profanity, sniper and gun violence, jump scares, creature horror, and a developing romance. Best for mature teens who handle R-rated tension
Uplifting themes
Cooperation and trust grow under extreme pressure between the two leads Both operatives show resilience and protect each other as danger escalates
Story (may spoil tone)
Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Sniper kills, gun turrets, explosions, and close-quarters fights agains…
Sniper kills, gun turrets, explosions, and close-quarters fights against unknown creatures
Language Frequent s-word, f-word, b-word phrase, and hell/damn throughout milita…
Frequent s-word, f-word, b-word phrase, and hell/damn throughout military banter and panic
Sex / nudity Romantic kissing and flirtatious dialogue; no explicit nudity or sex sc…
Romantic kissing and flirtatious dialogue; no explicit nudity or sex scenes on screen
Drugs / alcohol Beer drinking, vodka references, and dialogue about meds and illegal dr…
Beer drinking, vodka references, and dialogue about meds and illegal drugs
Frightening Recurring nightmare talk, canyon monsters, and waking-nightmare surviva…
Recurring nightmare talk, canyon monsters, and waking-nightmare survival dread
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Gunfire, automatic turrets, and atom-bomb references in a militarized s…
Gunfire, automatic turrets, and atom-bomb references in a militarized setting
Dangerous behaviour Characters enter a sealed hazard zone despite warnings, which could loo…
Characters enter a sealed hazard zone despite warnings, which could look tempting to copy
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- The leads bond across a literal divide. How can people connect when they cannot see each other face to face?
- Survival stories often mix fear with trust. What would you need to feel safe working with a stranger?