Trese
Trese
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
4/5
Strong
Fear
4/5
Intense
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
2/5
Moderate
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
1/5
Mild
Expert review
Trese is an adult animated series produced by Netflix, adapted from a cult Philippine comic book, which immerses viewers in a dark and supernatural Manila where creatures from local folklore and organized crime intertwine in a gritty urban noir atmosphere. The story features supernatural murders, monstrous creatures drawn from Philippine mythology (aswang, kapre, engkanto), bloody fight sequences, occult rituals, and the explicit on-screen deaths of both secondary and major characters. These sensitive elements are pervasive and form the very core of the narrative: every episode confronts the heroine with a lethal threat, featuring visible blood, bodies, terrifying creatures, and a dark and oppressive tone sustained throughout. Parents should be aware that this series is not intended for children or preteens: it targets a mature teen or young adult audience, and parental guidance is strongly recommended for viewers under 16, ideally accompanied by a prior conversation about Philippine cultural folklore versus reality.
Synopsis
In Manila, where dark supernatural forces pervade the criminal underworld, it’s up to Alexandra Trese to keep the peace — but there’s a storm brewing.
Difficult scenes
From the very first episode, several human corpses are shown in states of partial decomposition or mutilation, connected to supernatural creatures (aswang) depicted as violent and realistic predators. These images can leave a lasting impression on unprepared young viewers. Philippine folklore creatures, particularly the aswang (demonic organ-eating beings) and kapre (giant spirits), are rendered with a visceral design and a deliberately frightening intent, featuring graphic transformation and attack sequences that are entirely removed from the aesthetic of family animation. Several significant characters die on screen in violent and emotionally heavy ways, with some deaths linked to the heroine's traumatic past and shown in flashback with strong dramatic intensity, potentially causing real emotional distress in sensitive viewers. Occult and sacrificial rituals are staged on multiple occasions, combining imagery of death, blood and the invocation of dark forces, within a narrative context that normalizes the use of dark magic as a tool of criminal power. The series presents an urban criminal environment dominated by corruption, supernatural gang violence and the law of the strongest, with an adult heroine navigating alone through a world perceived as fundamentally dangerous and without reassuring resolution, which may generate diffuse anxiety in younger adolescents.
Where to watch
Availability checked on Apr 03, 2026
About this title
- Format
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Countries
- Indonesia, United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Main cast
- Shay Mitchell, Carlos Alazraqui, Eric Bauza, Steve Blum, Jon Jon Briones, Matthew Yang King, Griffin Puatu
- Studios
- BASE Entertainment, Lex and Otis
Content barometer
Violence
4/5
Strong
Fear
4/5
Intense
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
2/5
Moderate
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
1/5
Mild
Expert review
Trese is an adult animated series produced by Netflix, adapted from a cult Philippine comic book, which immerses viewers in a dark and supernatural Manila where creatures from local folklore and organized crime intertwine in a gritty urban noir atmosphere. The story features supernatural murders, monstrous creatures drawn from Philippine mythology (aswang, kapre, engkanto), bloody fight sequences, occult rituals, and the explicit on-screen deaths of both secondary and major characters. These sensitive elements are pervasive and form the very core of the narrative: every episode confronts the heroine with a lethal threat, featuring visible blood, bodies, terrifying creatures, and a dark and oppressive tone sustained throughout. Parents should be aware that this series is not intended for children or preteens: it targets a mature teen or young adult audience, and parental guidance is strongly recommended for viewers under 16, ideally accompanied by a prior conversation about Philippine cultural folklore versus reality.
Synopsis
In Manila, where dark supernatural forces pervade the criminal underworld, it’s up to Alexandra Trese to keep the peace — but there’s a storm brewing.
Difficult scenes
From the very first episode, several human corpses are shown in states of partial decomposition or mutilation, connected to supernatural creatures (aswang) depicted as violent and realistic predators. These images can leave a lasting impression on unprepared young viewers. Philippine folklore creatures, particularly the aswang (demonic organ-eating beings) and kapre (giant spirits), are rendered with a visceral design and a deliberately frightening intent, featuring graphic transformation and attack sequences that are entirely removed from the aesthetic of family animation. Several significant characters die on screen in violent and emotionally heavy ways, with some deaths linked to the heroine's traumatic past and shown in flashback with strong dramatic intensity, potentially causing real emotional distress in sensitive viewers. Occult and sacrificial rituals are staged on multiple occasions, combining imagery of death, blood and the invocation of dark forces, within a narrative context that normalizes the use of dark magic as a tool of criminal power. The series presents an urban criminal environment dominated by corruption, supernatural gang violence and the law of the strongest, with an adult heroine navigating alone through a world perceived as fundamentally dangerous and without reassuring resolution, which may generate diffuse anxiety in younger adolescents.