Chad Powers – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Chad Powers

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56%

WISE Score

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Glen Powell goes undercover as a walk-on at a community college in this sports comedy that audiences love more than critics do.

59%

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Chad Powers

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TV-MA, 2025

56%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Glen Powell goes undercover as a walk-on at a community college in this sports comedy that audiences love more than critics do.

59%

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Screenwise Verdict

Chad Powers is that rare show where audiences are having way more fun than critics—and honestly, that tells you what you need to know. It's Glen Powell doing his charming thing in a sports comedy that doesn't reinvent the wheel but apparently nails the entertainment factor.

The premise (disgraced NFL QB goes undercover at community college) is inherently silly but based on a real sketch Powell did that went viral, so there's some creative DNA here. The age 15+ rating signals you'll get college humor—drinking references, language, party scenes—but nothing that'll make you scramble for the remote.

This isn't going to change your life or teach profound lessons, but it offers a decent redemption arc wrapped in sports comedy. Perfect for a Friday night with your high schooler when you want something fun that doesn't require deep analysis afterward. Just know that critics found it formulaic (57% RT), so temper expectations for groundbreaking television.

Age Fit

Best for ages 15+ based on the Common Sense rating. The college setting, likely language, and party scenarios make this inappropriate for younger teens, but it's a solid choice for older high schoolers and adults who enjoy sports comedies with heart.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Based on Common Sense Media's age 15 rating and the premise (Glen Powell playing a disgraced quarterback going undercover at a community college), this likely contains moderate language, some crude humor, and college party scenarios. The sports/redemption angle suggests some positive modeling around second chances and teamwork, but the undercover deception premise and likely fraternity humor keeps this from scoring higher on wholesomeness.

Imaginative

The concept of a former NFL player disguising himself to play college football is moderately creative and based on a real viral sketch, but it's essentially a sports comedy that follows familiar underdog/redemption tropes. The execution matters here, and without more details, it appears to be a straightforward comedy rather than something that pushes creative boundaries or invites deeper exploration.

Safe

Age 15 rating suggests moderate content—likely language, drinking references, and college party scenarios, but nothing extreme. The 84% audience score and solid IMDb 7.5 suggest it avoids shocking or gratuitous content. For its target teen/adult audience, it's reasonably safe, but younger viewers would encounter inappropriate elements. No indication of graphic violence, sexual content, or other serious trigger warnings, but the college setting implies mature themes.

Enriching

Sports comedies can offer themes around perseverance, teamwork, and redemption, and this one likely explores second chances and humility. However, the premise is more about entertainment than deep insight. The underdog sports narrative has some merit, but without evidence of particularly thoughtful writing or meaningful character development beyond standard sports comedy beats, enrichment value appears modest. It's fun, not profound.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Glen Powell's charm carries a fun premise based on a real viral video concept
Solid audience scores (84% RT, 7.5 IMDb) suggest it's genuinely entertaining and funny
Sports underdog narrative offers themes around second chances, humility, and perseverance
Light enough to be enjoyable family viewing for teens and up—not overly heavy or serious

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What to Watch For

Age 15+ rating means expect moderate language, drinking references, and college party humor
The premise involves deception (going undercover), which may warrant discussion about honesty
Critics were lukewarm (57% RT, 53 Metacritic)—this is popcorn entertainment, not prestige TV
College setting likely includes some crude humor and mature situational comedy

Conversation Starters

"Would you ever want a 'do-over' like Chad gets? What would you do differently?"
"The show's about a guy pretending to be someone he's not—when is deception okay, if ever?"
"What makes a good teammate? How does Chad's NFL experience help or hurt him with his new team?"
"If you had to start over somewhere new where nobody knew you, would you change how you act?"

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