Brews Brothers – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Brews Brothers

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22%

WISE Score

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Two brothers run a brewery and bicker constantly in this critically-panned Netflix comedy that even beer lovers struggled to finish.

40%

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Brews Brothers

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TV-MA, 2020

22%

WISE Score

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Two brothers run a brewery and bicker constantly in this critically-panned Netflix comedy that even beer lovers struggled to finish.

40%

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: Brews Brothers is a dud. With a 40% critic score and a swift cancellation after one season, this is Netflix throwing spaghetti at the wall and watching it slide right off.

The premise—feuding brothers running a brewery—could work, but the execution is apparently so weak that even the 62% of audiences who gave it a thumbs up probably did so while scrolling their phones. Critics called it unfunny, derivative, and a waste of time.

For parents, this is a non-issue because it's clearly adult content (17+) with all the beer-soaked, crude humor that implies. But even for adults looking for a mindless comedy? There are approximately 47,000 better options on Netflix alone.

The WISE score reflects what it is: lowbrow adult comedy with minimal redeeming qualities that couldn't even make it past one season. Skip it.

Age Fit

This is strictly adult content (17+) with mature themes, alcohol-centric humor, and crude comedy. Even for adults, the poor critical reception suggests most viewers would be better off watching something else.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A comedy centered on two bickering brothers running a brewery together. While sibling dynamics could model conflict resolution, the show leans heavily into crude humor, workplace dysfunction, and beer culture. The tone is more frat-house than family-friendly, with constant bickering rather than genuine cooperation or emotional growth.

Imaginative

The craft brewery setting offers some novelty and the premise of rival siblings forced to work together has potential. However, execution appears formulaic based on critical reception. No evidence of creative world-building or inspiring curiosity beyond standard sitcom shenanigans. The 'chaos' mentioned in the synopsis suggests physical comedy over inventive storytelling.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 17+, suggesting mature content. As an adult comedy on Netflix about a brewery, expect alcohol-centric humor, likely sexual references, crude language, and adult situations. Not appropriate for younger viewers and the content would be surprising/inappropriate if a child stumbled upon it. No graphic violence or gore expected, but the adult themes and likely crude humor lower the safety score significantly.

Enriching

With a 40% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, 5.2/10 on IMDb, and 44/100 on Metacritic, this show appears to offer minimal enrichment. It's a low-brow comedy about beer and sibling rivalry with no apparent educational value, character development, or meaningful themes. The critical consensus suggests it's forgettable entertainment at best, with little to offer in terms of growth, empathy, or insight.

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Why It Might Be Great

If you're desperate for background noise while doing literally anything else
The craft brewery setting might appeal to beer enthusiasts who can overlook weak writing
Some viewers (62% on RT) found it passably entertaining despite critics hating it

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What to Watch For

Heavy alcohol content and drinking culture throughout—it's literally about a brewery
Crude humor, sexual references, and adult language expected given the 17+ rating
Critics universally panned it, so manage expectations accordingly
One season and done—Netflix cancelled it, which tells you something

Conversation Starters

"This show is definitely not for you, but it makes me wonder—what do you think makes siblings fight so much?"
"The reviews for this are terrible. What's a show you started watching that you just couldn't finish?"
"These brothers can't work together at all. Do you think you could run a business with your sibling someday?"

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