Henry Danger – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Henry Danger

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show2014

52%

WISE Score

8.3

TMDB

Kid becomes superhero sidekick in this loud, safe, utterly forgettable Nickelodeon sitcom from 2014.

8.3

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Henry Danger

show

2014

52%

WISE Score

8.3

TMDB

Kid becomes superhero sidekick in this loud, safe, utterly forgettable Nickelodeon sitcom from 2014.

8.3

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Screenwise Verdict

Henry Danger is peak mid-2010s Nickelodeon: loud, safe, and utterly disposable. It won't rot your kid's brain, but it won't grow it either. The superhero-sidekick premise has potential, but the execution is pure sitcom formula—laugh track, slapstick, predictable plots, rinse, repeat.

The show is safe in every sense: no scary stuff, no inappropriate content, just cartoonish violence and mild teasing. But it's also safe in the boring way—no risks, no depth, no memorable moments. Kids might laugh at the pratfalls and enjoy the secret identity angle, but they'll forget the episode five minutes after it ends.

The biggest issue? It's already aging poorly. 2014 Nickelodeon humor feels dated in 2025, and there are just better options now. If your kid is deep into a Henry Danger phase, fine—it's harmless. But if you're looking for something to actively recommend? Keep scrolling.

Age Fit

Best for ages 7-12 who enjoy silly sitcoms and superhero themes. Younger kids might enjoy it, but the humor is aimed at tweens. Teens will likely find it babyish and move on.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Nickelodeon sitcom with slapstick humor and positive friendship themes, but relies heavily on physical comedy, mild insults, and the typical 'dumb adult' tropes common to the network. Models some cooperation between Henry and Captain Man, but the humor often undercuts genuine emotional growth. Pacing is frenetic in the classic Nick style, which can feel chaotic rather than balanced.

Imaginative

The superhero-sidekick premise has some creative potential, and the secret identity double-life concept invites kids to think about dual roles. However, execution leans on formulaic sitcom plots and predictable gags rather than truly inventive storytelling. Doesn't inspire much creative expression or exploration beyond passive viewing.

Safe

Age-appropriate slapstick violence (cartoonish fights, pratfalls) with no gore, sexual content, or truly scary moments. The show is designed for kids and stays firmly in sitcom territory. Some mild insults and teasing, but nothing toxic or traumatic. Kids Mode available on platform is a positive signal. No surprise disturbing content.

Enriching

Limited educational or developmental value—this is pure entertainment. Some light themes about responsibility, friendship, and balancing commitments, but they're surface-level and buried under rapid-fire jokes. No meaningful skill-building, minimal empathy development, and takeaways are forgettable. It's cotton candy TV.

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Why It Might Be Great

Safe, predictable entertainment that won't surprise you with inappropriate content
The double-life premise (school kid by day, crime fighter by night) has some appeal for the target age
Classic Nickelodeon slapstick humor that some kids find genuinely funny
TMDB rating of 8.3 suggests it has a fan base who enjoyed it

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What to Watch For

Extremely formulaic sitcom structure—expect laugh tracks, pratfalls, and recycled plots
Humor relies on 'dumb adult' tropes and mild insults between characters
Zero educational value; this is pure junk food TV
2014 vintage means jokes and references may feel dated to today's kids

Conversation Starters

"If you could have a secret identity like Henry, what would you want to be?"
"Do you think it would be hard to keep a big secret from your friends and family?"
"What do you think makes someone a good sidekick versus a good leader?"

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