Name: Screenwise
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Screenwise Verdict

Look, the 9-1-1 franchise was already stretching thin with Lone Star, and now we've got Nashville serving up the exact same formula with a twang. The 5.3 IMDb rating tells you everything—this is not prestige TV.

The graphic medical emergencies are genuinely intense (IMDb warns about 'horrific injuries' and fatal accidents), so it's absolutely not for kids under 14. But even for teens and adults who might enjoy procedural dramas, the early reception suggests this is more campy melodrama than compelling storytelling. One Facebook reviewer literally said 'don't expect a serious realistic show'—which, fine, but then what's the point?

If your teen is really into emergency medicine or first responder careers, there are better, more authentic options. If they just want drama, there's better drama. This feels like a show that exists because the franchise exists, not because anyone had a fresh story to tell about Nashville's emergency services.

The WISE score reflects both the safety concerns (graphic content, domestic violence) and the reality that this is formulaic, uninspired television that even fans of the original are rating poorly. You're not missing much by skipping this one.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media and IMDb parent guides agree this is 14+ territory due to graphic medical trauma, injury scenes, and domestic violence. Definitely not for middle schoolers or younger. Honestly, even older teens might find it too campy to take seriously based on early reviews.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

45

Emergency responder drama with moderate violence, graphic injury scenes, and domestic abuse storylines. Models professional dedication and teamwork among first responders, but the intense medical emergencies and personal drama don't create an emotionally healthy viewing environment for younger audiences. The 'powerful local dynasty' angle adds soap opera elements that dilute any prosocial messaging.

Imaginative

25

Another 9-1-1 franchise spinoff following the exact same formula: emergency calls, workplace drama, personal lives colliding. Zero originality—it's literally the same show transplanted to Nashville. No creative risk-taking, no fresh perspective, just procedural paint-by-numbers with a country music backdrop. Doesn't invite curiosity or creative thinking, just passive consumption of formulaic rescue scenarios.

Safe

35

IMDb parent guide flags moderate violence/gore, frightening injury scenes, severe domestic abuse, and deaths. Common Sense Media rates the original 9-1-1 franchise for 14+ due to graphic medical emergencies and mature themes. While there's no nudity or explicit sexual content, the intense trauma scenarios—people sustaining 'horrific injuries' and fatal accidents—make this unsafe for unexpected viewing by younger kids. It's predictable in its content warnings (you know what you're getting), but the graphic nature of emergency scenes keeps the safety score low.

Enriching

40

Offers some insight into first responder work and the emotional toll of emergency services. Could spark conversations about bravery, public service, and crisis management. However, the 5.3 IMDb rating and 'don't expect a serious realistic show' Facebook commentary suggest it prioritizes melodrama over authentic storytelling. The entertainment value is questionable—Metacritic's 68 is middling, and early viewer response indicates it's campy rather than compelling. More soap opera than substantive drama.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Shows first responders' dedication and teamwork under pressure, which could inspire conversations about public service careers
Teens interested in emergency medicine might find the rescue scenarios engaging (if they can overlook the melodrama)
The Nashville setting adds country music culture for viewers who enjoy that backdrop
Streaming on multiple platforms makes it accessible if you're curious despite the lukewarm reception

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What to Watch For

Graphic injury scenes and medical emergencies that can be disturbing—people with 'horrific injuries' and fatal accidents are routine
Domestic abuse storylines including severe violence and killing in self-defense
Soap opera-level melodrama that prioritizes personal drama over realistic emergency response
That 5.3 IMDb rating isn't a typo—early viewers are not impressed, calling it campy and unrealistic

Conversation Starters

"What do you think it's really like to be a paramedic or firefighter? How accurate do you think this show is?"
"The show has a lot of dramatic personal storylines mixed with emergencies. Do you think that's realistic or just for TV?"
"If you saw someone in a medical emergency, what would you do? Do you know basic first aid or CPR?"

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