Sneakerheads – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Sneakerheads

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35%

WISE Score

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A family man ditches responsibility to chase rare sneakers—because priorities, right?

57%

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Sneakerheads

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NR, 2020

35%

WISE Score

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A family man ditches responsibility to chase rare sneakers—because priorities, right?

57%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, Sneakerheads is not great. The critics gave it a collective shrug (57% on RT, 47 on Metacritic), audiences were only marginally more enthusiastic, and Netflix didn't renew it for a reason.

The premise—family man abandons responsibility to chase rare kicks—is already problematic from a values standpoint. Sure, it's a comedy, but the underlying message celebrates material obsession and consumerism in a way that's hard to spin as enriching. If your teen is deep into sneaker culture, they might find it mildly entertaining. For everyone else, it's a forgettable one-season wonder that prioritizes hype over heart.

The WISE score reflects reality: this is niche content with limited appeal, questionable values, and mediocre execution. There are way better shows to spend your family's screen time on.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media says 16+, which feels about right given the mature themes around money, schemes, and likely some language. Really though, this is for older teens who are already into sneaker culture or adults with nostalgia for it—everyone else will find it pretty niche and forgettable.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A family man protagonist suggests some wholesome themes, but the show revolves around obsessive collecting and wheeling-dealing schemes that prioritize material goods over relationships. The premise of falling back into an obsession when you have family responsibilities doesn't model particularly healthy behavior. Tone appears light but centers on consumerism.

Imaginative

Sneaker culture can be creative, but the show focuses on acquisition and dealing rather than design, creation, or artistic expression. It's a niche subculture exploration but doesn't invite viewers to build, create, or think expansively. The premise is fairly formulaic—buddy comedy about chasing a rare item.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 16+, suggesting some mature content but nothing extreme. As a Netflix comedy about sneakers, likely contains language, possibly some crude humor, and scheming behavior, but no indication of graphic violence, gore, or sexual content. The 'safe' concerns are more about modeling questionable priorities than shocking content.

Enriching

Limited enrichment value. While it explores sneaker subculture (which could be mildly educational about collectibles and niche communities), the core message appears to be about chasing material objects and get-rich-quick schemes. No clear character growth, ethical lessons, or skill-building. Entertainment value exists for sneakerheads specifically, but broader appeal and takeaways are minimal.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Offers a window into sneaker culture and collecting subcultures if your teen is curious about that world
Light comedy format makes it easy watching without heavy themes
Could spark conversations about consumerism, priorities, and what we value
Short commitment—only one season, so you're not investing in a long series

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What to Watch For

Glorifies material obsession and get-rich-quick schemes over family responsibilities
Language and humor aimed at older teens (16+)
May reinforce consumerist values and hype culture around expensive brands
The premise itself is kind of a red flag for healthy priorities

Conversation Starters

"What do you think about people spending thousands of dollars on sneakers? Is it worth it?"
"If you were really into collecting something, how would you balance that with other responsibilities?"
"Why do you think some brands or items become so hyped up and valuable?"
"Would you ever get into wheeling and dealing like the characters do? What are the risks?"

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