Every show in this list scores below 30/100 — the Avoid threshold. These are not shows that contain occasional content concerns. They are shows built around content that consistently glorifies sin, features graphic sexual material, portrays occult darkness as entertaining, or actively works to normalize values opposed to biblical Christianity.
The distinction GodlyScore makes is between depicting darkness and celebrating it. The Wire (42/100) depicts drug addiction and urban violence to mourn it. Euphoria (8/100) depicts teenage sexual activity and drug use to glamorize it. That difference is why one scores in the Caution range and the other scores Avoid.
Euphoria (8/100), Elite (6/100), and Sex Education (8/100) are among the lowest-scoring shows in our database. All three combine graphic sexual content involving teenage characters with comprehensive normalization of sexual immorality.
What makes a show score Avoid vs. Caution?
Shows in the Avoid range (<30) consistently glorify sin, feature graphic sexual content, portray the occult as entertaining, or have ideological content that actively opposes Christian values. Caution-range shows (30-49) have significant concerns but also genuine virtues or redemptive elements that partially offset them.
Is it a sin to watch these shows?
Christian freedom means there's no blanket rule — but Philippians 4:8's call to dwell on what is pure and admirable, and Romans 12:2's warning about conforming to the world's patterns, both apply. The question isn't just 'is it permitted?' but 'does this build me up or tear me down?' These shows are designed to normalize what God calls sin.
What are better alternatives to these shows?
For quality prestige drama without the Avoid-level content, consider: Chernobyl (68/100), Succession (38/100 — Caution), The Bear (45/100), Ted Lasso (65/100), or The Chosen (96/100). Quality storytelling does not require abandoning biblical values.