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Daisy Jones & the Six

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48%

WISE Score

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Sex, drugs, and killer original music—this 70s rock band drama is Fleetwood Mac drama if Fleetwood Mac had even MORE drama.

70%

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Daisy Jones & the Six

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TV-MA, 2023

48%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Sex, drugs, and killer original music—this 70s rock band drama is Fleetwood Mac drama if Fleetwood Mac had even MORE drama.

70%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, if your teen is into music, Almost Famous, or Daisy Edgar-Jones, they're probably already asking to watch this. And honestly? It's pretty good. The music slaps, the performances are strong, and the documentary-style storytelling is genuinely engaging.

But let's be clear: this is a show about the 1970s rock scene, which means it's wall-to-wall sex, drugs, and emotional carnage. It doesn't shy away from depicting addiction, infidelity, and the toxic dynamics that come with fame and creative intensity. The show does explore consequences—it's not purely glamorizing the lifestyle—but it's still a lot.

For mature 16-17 year olds, especially those interested in music, this can be a worthwhile watch with some good conversation fodder about creativity, ambition, and the cost of success. For younger teens? Hard pass. The WISE score reflects that it's well-made and has genuine merit, but the mature content significantly limits its appropriateness.

Age Fit

This is really for older teens (16-17+) and adults who can handle mature content and appreciate complex character studies. The music and storytelling are excellent, but the subject matter—addiction, infidelity, toxic relationships—requires emotional maturity to process.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Based on the 1970s rock band setting and Common Sense Media's age 15+ rating, this show depicts the sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll lifestyle authentically. Expect substance abuse, infidelity, toxic relationships, and emotionally turbulent band dynamics. Not modeling healthy behavior, though it does explore consequences of those choices.

Imaginative

The show creatively uses a documentary-style format with talking-head interviews interwoven with dramatized flashbacks. Strong musical performances and original songs bring the fictional 1970s band to life. The narrative structure invites viewers to piece together the mystery of why the band broke up at their peak, which is an engaging storytelling device.

Safe

Contains significant mature content: drug and alcohol abuse throughout, sexual content, infidelity, emotional manipulation, toxic relationships, and the darker side of fame. The age 15+ rating and context suggest this is not appropriate for younger viewers. Content is expected given the subject matter but definitely not safe for kids.

Enriching

Offers insight into creative collaboration, the music industry, artistic ambition, and the costs of fame. Explores complex themes of identity, artistic integrity, addiction, and the messiness of human relationships. The period setting provides cultural and historical context about 1970s rock culture. Strong performances and music appreciation value.

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuinely great original music that sounds authentically 70s—teens interested in music production or songwriting will eat this up
Documentary-style storytelling creates an engaging mystery about why the band imploded at their peak
Strong performances and chemistry between leads make the emotional stakes feel real
Explores the creative process, artistic collaboration, and what it takes (and costs) to make great art
Period piece offers a window into 1970s rock culture, fashion, and music industry dynamics

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What to Watch For

Heavy drug and alcohol use throughout—cocaine, pills, drinking, the full 70s rock star package
Sexual content and infidelity are central plot points; toxic relationship dynamics play out messily
Emotional intensity runs high—lots of screaming matches, betrayals, and destructive behavior
The 'rockstar lifestyle' is depicted somewhat glamorously even while showing consequences

Conversation Starters

"What do you think drives people to self-destruct even when they're successful? Why couldn't they just enjoy what they had?"
"The show explores creative partnerships—do you think great art requires that kind of intense, messy connection?"
"How does fame and success change people? Would you want to be that famous if it came with that much chaos?"
"What did you think about how the show portrayed addiction? Did it feel realistic or glamorized?"

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