Letterkenny – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Letterkenny

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show2016

38%

WISE Score

Rapid-fire Canadian rural comedy with brilliant wordplay and constant F-bombs—definitely adults-only despite the small-town charm.

Letterkenny

show

TV-MA, 2016

38%

WISE Score

Rapid-fire Canadian rural comedy with brilliant wordplay and constant F-bombs—definitely adults-only despite the small-town charm.

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, Letterkenny has a cult following for a reason—the dialogue is genuinely clever, the characters are oddly endearing, and it captures small-town Canadian life with affection and humor. The IMDb 8.6 isn't lying.

But let's be crystal clear: this is absolutely, positively not for kids. Not for teens. Not even close. Every single episode is wall-to-wall profanity, sexual content, drug references, and bar fights. The Common Sense Media 16+ rating is generous—this is really 18+ content.

If you're an adult looking for sharp, quotable comedy with a unique voice, it's worth checking out. But if you have kids in the house, this is headphones-only, after-bedtime viewing. There's zero family-friendly angle here, and that's okay—not everything needs to be for kids. Just know what you're getting into.

Age Fit

This is strictly for adults 18+, despite the 16+ rating. The constant profanity, sexual content, and substance use make it completely inappropriate for teens, let alone younger kids. If you enjoy clever dialogue and don't mind crude humor, it's entertaining—but keep the kids far away.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Canadian rural comedy known for rapid-fire wordplay and banter, but heavily laden with profanity, crude sexual humor, drug references, and frequent bar fights. While it models loyalty among friends and community ties, the tone is decidedly adult with constant swearing, sexual content, and substance use that undermines any wholesome messaging.

Imaginative

Genuinely original premise focusing on small-town Canadian life with distinct social groups (hicks, skids, hockey players). The show's signature rapid-fire dialogue, creative insults, and wordplay demonstrate linguistic creativity. However, it's more clever than imaginative in the traditional sense—there's no world-building or fantastical elements, just sharp writing about mundane rural life.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 16+ for good reason. Contains pervasive strong language, frequent sexual content and references, drug and alcohol use, and recurring physical fights. The show is entirely inappropriate for younger viewers and would be shocking if encountered unexpectedly. While violence is comedic rather than graphic, the sexual content and language are constant throughout every episode.

Enriching

IMDb 8.6 suggests strong adult appeal. The show offers linguistic playfulness, Canadian cultural insights, and explores rural community dynamics with surprising depth. However, enrichment is limited—it's primarily entertainment through clever dialogue rather than meaningful life lessons. The constant profanity and crude humor overshadow any potential for personal growth or skill-building.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuinely original voice: small-town Canadian life with distinct social groups and lightning-fast, creative dialogue
IMDb 8.6 rating reflects strong adult fanbase who appreciate the linguistic creativity and quotable one-liners
Explores community, loyalty, and rural culture with surprising affection beneath the crude exterior
The wordplay and insult creativity is legitimately impressive if you can handle the profanity

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What to Watch For

Pervasive strong language—every episode is packed with F-bombs and creative profanity
Frequent sexual content, references, and crude humor throughout
Drug and alcohol use depicted regularly as normal small-town behavior
Bar fights and physical altercations are recurring comedic elements
Common Sense Media rates it 16+ and that's being generous—this is really adult content

Conversation Starters

"What makes rural communities like this different from where we live?"
"The show uses a lot of creative language—how does wordplay work as humor?"
"Why do you think small-town life appeals to people as a TV setting?"
"What does this show say about Canadian culture and identity?"

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