Name: Screenwise
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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: Obliterated is trash TV for adults who want to turn their brains off completely. The premise—special forces soldiers must save Vegas while drunk and high—sounds like it could be funny in a satirical way, but reviews suggest it's just crude, lazy, and repetitive.

The 45% critic score and 46 Metacritic tell you this isn't even good at what it's trying to be. The 74% audience score means some people enjoyed it, probably the same folks who think Jackass is peak cinema (no judgment, but let's call it what it is).

For Screenwise purposes, this scores abysmally across all dimensions: not wholesome (obviously), barely imaginative (derivative action-comedy), completely unsafe for anyone under 18, and zero enrichment value. The WISE score of 18 reflects that this is bottom-tier content—adults can watch whatever they want, but this isn't something to recommend or celebrate.

If you're looking for actually good adult action-comedy, watch The Nice Guys or Baby Driver instead. This is Netflix filler that you'll forget five minutes after the credits roll.

Age Fit

This is strictly for adults 18+ (Common Sense says 17+ but honestly, 18+ is more appropriate). It's not for teens, not for kids, not for family viewing. If you're a grown adult who wants to watch dumb action-comedy while folding laundry, go for it—but don't expect quality.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

15

This is a show about elite soldiers getting absolutely wasted in Vegas after a mission, then having to save the city while drunk/high. The premise revolves around excessive partying, substance abuse played for laughs, and chaotic behavior. There's nothing emotionally healthy or balanced here—it's intentionally over-the-top with crude humor, sexual content, and reckless behavior modeled throughout. Not wholesome by any reasonable metric.

Imaginative

35

The core concept—elite soldiers must save Vegas while intoxicated—has a comedic action twist that's somewhat novel, blending Die Hard with The Hangover. However, execution appears to lean heavily on shock value and crude humor rather than genuine creative storytelling. The 'special forces meets party comedy' angle shows some imagination in premise, but reviews suggest it's more derivative than innovative, recycling action-comedy tropes without much originality.

Safe

10

Common Sense Media rates this 17+, and the content clearly includes extensive drug/alcohol use, sexual content, graphic violence, and mature themes throughout. This is explicitly NOT safe for younger viewers—it's designed for mature audiences with content that would be completely inappropriate if encountered unexpectedly by anyone under 17. The entire premise glorifies intoxication and reckless behavior. Netflix does have kids mode available to prevent accidental viewing, which is the only positive safety element.

Enriching

20

This is purely escapist entertainment with no meaningful cognitive, ethical, or personal growth opportunities. The show doesn't offer skill-building, empathy development, or thoughtful takeaways—it's designed as mindless action-comedy for adults who want to watch explosions and crude jokes. The 45% critic score and 46 Metacritic suggest even as entertainment it's mediocre. The 74% audience score indicates some find it fun, but 'fun' here means lowbrow laughs, not enrichment.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If you're an adult looking for mindless action-comedy with zero brain engagement required, this delivers explosions and crude jokes
The 74% audience score suggests some viewers found it entertaining enough for background viewing
The premise of intoxicated special forces soldiers is admittedly absurd in a way that might land if you're in the right (also intoxicated?) headspace
Nick Zano and the cast commit fully to the ridiculous concept

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What to Watch For

This is 100% adults-only—extensive drug use, alcohol abuse, sexual content, graphic violence, and mature language throughout every episode
The entire show glorifies substance abuse and reckless behavior as comedic fodder
Critics were not impressed (45% RT, 46 Metacritic)—this is lowbrow even by action-comedy standards
Zero redeeming educational or developmental content whatsoever

Conversation Starters

"This isn't for your kids, full stop—but if you're curious why it exists: what do you think Hollywood gets wrong about how substances actually affect performance?"
"Why do you think audiences rated this higher (74%) than critics (45%)? What makes something 'fun' versus 'good'?"
"If you somehow watched this: does glorifying intoxication in action scenarios feel irresponsible, or is it obviously satirical enough to be harmless?"

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