Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon

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18%

WISE Score

Bumbling cops hunt QAnon at sea in this crude 2021 satire that even fans of the franchise mostly skipped.

Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon

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NR, 2021

18%

WISE Score

Bumbling cops hunt QAnon at sea in this crude 2021 satire that even fans of the franchise mostly skipped.

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat this: even by Reno 911! standards, this is a miss. The premise—sending incompetent deputies after QAnon conspiracy theorists and landing them on Epstein's island—sounds like it could be biting satire, but the execution just doesn't land (43% audience score on RT, 2.9/5 on Letterboxd).

This is crude, adult-oriented comedy that's already aged poorly despite only being from 2021. The cultural references feel stale, the humor is hit-or-miss at best, and the subject matter is uncomfortable even for satire. If you're a completist fan of the franchise, sure, knock yourself out. But for most parents looking at this platform, there's zero reason to have this on your radar.

It's not for kids, it's not enriching, and honestly, it's not even that entertaining for the adults it's aimed at. Skip it and watch literally any other comedy—there are thousands of better options.

Age Fit

This is strictly for adults 18+ who enjoy crude, irreverent comedy and are familiar with both the Reno 911! franchise and 2021's QAnon cultural moment. Even then, the poor reviews suggest most viewers won't find it worth their time.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

This is crude, adult-oriented comedy from the Reno 911! franchise that thrives on incompetence, mockery, and inappropriate humor. The mockumentary format features bumbling police officers in absurd situations involving QAnon conspiracy theories and Jeffrey Epstein's island—not exactly modeling kindness or cooperation. The tone is chaotic, irreverent, and designed for mature audiences who appreciate satirical takes on contemporary controversies.

Imaginative

The premise of sending incompetent sheriff deputies to a QAnon convention at sea and then to Epstein's island is certainly an original satirical concept that tackles very current (2021) cultural phenomena. However, it's more about mining real-world controversies for shock value than inviting genuine creative exploration. The mockumentary format has some creative merit, but this is derivative of the long-running TV series formula.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates this for ages 15+, and given the Reno 911! franchise history, expect crude sexual humor, profanity, drug references, and potentially offensive content. The subject matter alone—QAnon conspiracy theories and Jeffrey Epstein's island—involves deeply inappropriate themes (child trafficking, extremism) played for comedy. While it's satire, the content is decidedly unsafe for younger viewers and contains plenty of material that would be shocking and inappropriate for children.

Enriching

There's minimal enrichment here. While political satire can offer social commentary, this is primarily shock comedy targeting very specific 2021 cultural moments. The low audience scores (43% RT, 5.6 IMDb, 2.9 Letterboxd) suggest it doesn't even succeed as entertainment for most viewers. It might spark conversations about conspiracy theories or media literacy, but it's more likely to just be crude laughs (or groans) without meaningful takeaways.

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Why It Might Be Great

If you're a die-hard Reno 911! fan who's seen everything else, this exists
Tackles very current (well, 2021) cultural phenomena like QAnon with satirical intent
Mockumentary format can work for viewers who appreciate cringe comedy
Could spark discussions about conspiracy theories and media manipulation—if you can get through it

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What to Watch For

This is absolutely adults-only: crude sexual humor, profanity, drug references throughout
Subject matter involves child trafficking and extremism (satirized, but still deeply uncomfortable)
The comedy punches down and sideways in ways that may offend across the political spectrum
Audience scores are rough (43% RT, 5.6 IMDb)—even fans weren't impressed
Already feels dated despite being from 2021; very tied to that specific cultural moment

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"What do you know about conspiracy theories and why do people believe them?"
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