Delocated – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Delocated

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show2009

28%

WISE Score

Absurdist Adult Swim comedy about a witness protection family exploiting their situation with a reality show—for adults only.

Delocated

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TV-14, 2009

28%

WISE Score

Absurdist Adult Swim comedy about a witness protection family exploiting their situation with a reality show—for adults only.

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, this is a cult Adult Swim show from 2009 that your teenager has definitely never heard of and probably wouldn't care about even if they had. It's got some creative DNA—the premise is genuinely weird and the satire has bite—but it's also very much a product of its time and network.

The 7.5 IMDb rating tells you it worked for its intended audience: adults who were watching late-night cable in 2009 and appreciated absurdist mockumentaries. But let's be real: this isn't something you're going to put on for family movie night, and your teen isn't going to discover it and binge it.

If you're an adult who likes weird comedy and wants to understand what Adult Swim was doing in its creative peak, maybe check it out. But as a Screenwise recommendation for families? Hard pass. It's not terrible, it's just not relevant or appropriate for the kids you're trying to find content for.

Age Fit

This is adult comedy, full stop. The Common Sense 14+ rating is too low—this is really 17-18+ content for people who appreciate dark, absurdist humor and Adult Swim's particular brand of weirdness. Not for teens.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Adult Swim comedy that satirizes reality TV through dark humor. The premise involves witness protection and exploitation, with absurdist violence and morally questionable characters throughout. Not emotionally healthy viewing for young audiences, and definitely doesn't model positive values—it's intentionally subversive and cynical.

Imaginative

Genuinely original concept—a reality show about a family in witness protection is bizarre and creative. The meta-commentary on reality TV culture and the absurdist humor show real creative thinking. It's inventive in its mockumentary format and willingness to go weird places narratively.

Safe

Adult Swim content with violence (even if absurdist), mature themes around crime and witness protection, and likely sexual content and language typical of the network. Common Sense Media rates it 14+, but that feels generous. This is late-night cable comedy with all the edginess that implies—not something a kid should stumble into.

Enriching

There's some satirical value in its commentary on reality TV culture and exploitation, and the IMDb 7.5 suggests it's well-executed comedy. However, the enrichment is mostly cynical social commentary aimed at adults who understand the media landscape it's mocking. Not particularly skill-building or growth-oriented—it's entertainment first.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuinely weird and original premise that takes creative risks with the mockumentary format
Sharp satire of reality TV culture and media exploitation that landed well with its cult audience
IMDb 7.5 suggests it's actually funny if you're into absurdist, dark Adult Swim humor
Short episodes (typical Adult Swim 15-minute format) make it easy to sample

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What to Watch For

This is absolutely not for kids despite a 14+ suggestion—it's late-night cable with mature content throughout
Dark humor involving violence, crime, and morally bankrupt characters exploiting dangerous situations
Very niche 2009 comedy that hasn't aged into mainstream relevance—your teen probably hasn't heard of it
The whole vibe is cynical and absurdist, which won't land for everyone

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think reality TV became so popular that people started making shows about it?"
"What would you do if someone offered your family money to be on a reality show?"
"Do you think it's ethical to profit from dangerous or traumatic situations by turning them into entertainment?"

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