Let's be crystal clear: this is not a show you watch with your kids in any universe. I, Addict is an unflinching, graphic portrayal of one man's descent into alcohol and cocaine addiction and his fight to recover. Critics love it because it's authentic and brave, but that authenticity means you're watching people get high and drunk in close-up detail.

For adults, especially those trying to understand addiction or who have loved ones struggling with substance abuse, this is valuable, enriching viewing. It's educational in the way that only raw, real stories can be. The 100% critic score isn't hype—this is genuinely well-made documentary storytelling.

But for Screenwise purposes, where we're helping parents navigate media for their families, this scores low because it's simply not family content. It's a powerful adult show that belongs in a completely different category from anything you'd watch with kids around. Watch it after bedtime, with headphones, when you're ready for something heavy.