Not Safe with Nikki Glaser – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Not Safe with Nikki Glaser

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show2016

12%

WISE Score

100

Avg. Tomatometer

Nikki Glaser's adults-only talk show about sex and relationships that's too explicit for family viewing and honestly too niche for most adults.

100%

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Not Safe with Nikki Glaser

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TV-MA, 2016

12%

WISE Score

100

Avg. Tomatometer

Nikki Glaser's adults-only talk show about sex and relationships that's too explicit for family viewing and honestly too niche for most adults.

100%

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be clear: this is not for kids, teens, or family movie night. It's an adults-only comedy show that lived for one season in 2016 and mostly disappeared.

For the Screenwise mission of helping parents find great content for their families, this scores extremely low because it has zero application to anyone under 17. The WISE framework evaluates whether content is wholesome, imaginative, safe, and enriching - and this show intentionally fails on most of those metrics by design.

That said, if you're an adult looking for provocative late-night comedy, Nikki Glaser is talented and the critics liked it. But the 52% audience score and one-season run suggest even its target audience wasn't fully convinced. It's more of a curiosity than a must-watch, even for adults who like edgy comedy.

Bottom line: Keep this far away from kids, and even as an adult, there's probably better comedy out there from the past decade.

Age Fit

This is exclusively for adults 17 and older. The entire premise is graphic sexual content and taboo topics. Not suitable for family viewing or anyone in high school. Even for adults, it's niche appeal.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

This is explicitly adult-oriented comedy about sex and relationships with crude humor and provocative content. The title itself signals this isn't wholesome family fare. Not emotionally healthy for younger viewers and definitely doesn't model age-appropriate behavior for anyone under 17.

Imaginative

The format blends interviews, experiments, and discussions in a talk-show hybrid that shows some creative structure. However, it's not particularly original in the late-night comedy space, and the focus on shock value over genuine creativity limits its imaginative appeal. It's more provocative than inventive.

Safe

Explicitly unsafe for children. Common Sense Media rates it 17+. The entire premise revolves around graphic sexual content, adult language, and taboo topics. This is designed to be 'not safe' by its very title and concept. For adults it's fine, but this scores on whether kids could stumble into it.

Enriching

There's some value in normalizing conversations about sex and relationships for adults, and breaking taboos can be educational. However, the show prioritizes shock comedy over genuine insight. The 100% critic score vs 52% audience score suggests it might be trying too hard. Limited lasting takeaways beyond laughs.

Parent Info

✓

Why It Might Be Great

For mature adults who appreciate frank, boundary-pushing comedy about sex and relationships without the usual euphemisms
Nikki Glaser is a skilled comedian who can make uncomfortable topics feel accessible and funny
Critics loved it (100% on RT), suggesting it has genuine comedic merit for its target audience
Could spark honest conversations about sexuality among adult viewers who appreciate provocative humor

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What to Watch For

This is 17+ for a reason - graphic sexual content, explicit language, and adult themes throughout every episode
The show lasted only one season (2016), so it's already dated and hard to find
The 52% audience score suggests even many adults found it too much or not funny enough
Zero redeeming value for anyone under 17 - this isn't 'edgy teen content,' it's actual adult material

Conversation Starters

"This isn't something to watch with kids, but if you're an adult: Does comedy help us talk about uncomfortable topics, or does shock value sometimes get in the way of real conversation?"
"Why do you think critics loved this (100%) but regular audiences were split (52%)? What makes comedy 'work' for different people?"
"For adult viewers: How has comedy about sex and relationships changed since 2016? Does this still feel relevant or already outdated?"

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