Close Enough – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Close Enough

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show2020Comedy, Animation

52%

WISE Score

7.8

IMDb

Surreal animated comedy about millennial parenting that's definitely NOT for the kids—think Regular Show meets adulting anxiety.

7.8/10

7.9

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Close Enough

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TV-MA, 2020, Comedy, Animation

52%

WISE Score

7.8

IMDb

Surreal animated comedy about millennial parenting that's definitely NOT for the kids—think Regular Show meets adulting anxiety.

7.8

7.9

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Screenwise Verdict

Close Enough is basically therapy for exhausted millennial parents, wrapped in surrealist animation. It's funny, relatable, and wonderfully weird—but it's absolutely not for kids, despite being a cartoon.

The lack of an official content rating is frustrating for parents trying to make informed choices, but the synopsis alone (stripper clowns, really?) makes it clear this is adults-only territory. Think of it as your reward for surviving another day of actual parenting—something to watch with wine after bedtime, not during Saturday morning cartoons.

If you loved Regular Show but now have a mortgage and existential dread about preschool tuition, this might hit the spot. Just keep it far away from the kids' watchlist.

Age Fit

This is firmly adult content (18+) masquerading as animation. Despite being a cartoon, it's made for stressed-out millennials navigating parenthood, not for their kids. Watch it on your own time.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Adult animated comedy dealing with millennial/Gen-X parenting struggles. While centered on family life, the surreal humor (stripper clowns, ham theft) and adult relationship dynamics suggest mature themes that aren't emotionally nurturing for younger viewers. Models real-world parenting challenges but with absurdist edge that prioritizes comedy over wholesome lessons.

Imaginative

Strong surrealist comedy approach with absurd scenarios blending mundane adulting (choosing daycare) with bizarre situations (ham theft, stripper clowns). Created by JG Quintel (Regular Show), known for imaginative, off-the-wall storytelling. The premise itself invites creative thinking about everyday situations through a warped lens, though it's more observational than interactive.

Safe

Adult animated comedy without specified content rating raises red flags. Synopsis mentions 'stripper clowns' which signals mature content. Likely contains adult humor, sexual references, substance use, and language typical of shows targeting 20-30 somethings. Kids mode availability suggests platform recognizes it's not child-appropriate. Without official TV rating, parents lack clear guidance on what to expect.

Enriching

Offers relatable commentary on millennial parenthood, adulting struggles, and relationship maintenance that could resonate with parents. However, entertainment value comes primarily from absurdist humor rather than meaningful life lessons or skill-building. TMDB rating of 7.9 suggests solid entertainment but limited educational or developmental value. More about laughing at life's chaos than learning from it.

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Why It Might Be Great

Hilariously relatable take on the chaos of early parenthood and the weird transition from carefree twenties to responsible thirties
From the creator of Regular Show, so expect creative absurdist humor that makes mundane life feel wonderfully bizarre
Actually acknowledges that parenting and adulting are hard, messy, and sometimes require dealing with metaphorical (or literal?) stripper clowns
Could be cathartic viewing for exhausted parents who need to laugh at the absurdity of it all—after bedtime

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What to Watch For

This is adult animation—despite the cartoon format, it's loaded with mature themes, sexual humor, and language that's absolutely not kid-friendly
No official content rating means you're flying blind on specifics, but 'stripper clowns' in the synopsis tells you everything you need to know
Kids might wander in thinking it's a cartoon for them—it's not, and you'll have some explaining to do
More cynical millennial humor than wholesome family lessons

Conversation Starters

"This one's for you, not them—save it for after the kids are asleep"
"If you do accidentally watch together: 'Why do you think grown-ups need different kinds of shows than kids?'"
"With your partner: 'Which absurd scenario from this show actually feels like our real life?'"

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