On the DC Universe streaming service boundaries are being pushed with language and violence on Titans, Doom Patrol, and the Harley Quinn animated series, and there is also, of course, the billion dollar success that is Todd Phillips’ Joker.
The world of DC Comics adaptations is in an interesting place at present when it comes to the subject of ratings.
Traditionally the biggest releases based on the material are created with PG-13 in mind, which is by itself an attempt to target the highest number of demographics, but in recent years there has been some very successful experimentation with more adult-centric projects.