The Titan Games – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

The Titan Games

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show2019

58%

WISE Score

The Rock hosts everyday athletes tackling massive obstacle courses—it's American Ninja Warrior meets inspirational sports montage.

The Titan Games

show

TV-PG, 2019

58%

WISE Score

The Rock hosts everyday athletes tackling massive obstacle courses—it's American Ninja Warrior meets inspirational sports montage.

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Screenwise Verdict

The Titan Games is fine—not great, not terrible, just fine. It's The Rock being The Rock, which means lots of motivation, positivity, and watching regular people do impressive physical stuff. The good news: no toxic reality TV drama, positive messages about hard work, and it's genuinely safe for kids.

The bad news: it's not particularly enriching or imaginative. You're basically watching American Ninja Warrior with a bigger budget and more inspirational backstories. It only lasted two seasons, which tells you something about its staying power.

If you've got a sports-obsessed kid who needs something to watch that won't rot their brain, this works. But don't expect them to be deeply engaged or learn much beyond 'work hard and don't give up.' It's background-friendly viewing that won't cause problems but also won't spark much either.

Age Fit

Best for ages 9-14 who are into sports, physical challenges, and motivational content. Younger kids might enjoy the spectacle but won't fully appreciate the personal stories. Teens and adults might find it a bit repetitive unless they're really into obstacle course competitions.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson-hosted athletic competition emphasizing perseverance, sportsmanship, and pushing physical limits. Contestants support each other and model determination. The tone is positive and motivational, celebrating everyday people achieving extraordinary feats. No meanness or interpersonal drama typical of reality TV.

Imaginative

It's a physical competition show with impressive obstacle courses, but offers limited creative or intellectual stimulation. Kids might be inspired to be active, but there's no storytelling, world-building, or problem-solving beyond 'complete the physical challenge.' The format is fairly formulaic—watch athletes tackle increasingly difficult courses.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it for age 9+, and there's a kids mode available on the platform. Athletic competition with some intense moments (falls, physical strain) but no violence, gore, sexuality, or frightening content. The biggest 'risk' is watching people fall from heights or struggle physically, which is expected in athletic competitions and presented in a safe, controlled environment.

Enriching

Models grit, determination, and physical fitness as values. Showcases everyday people (teachers, nurses, firefighters) achieving remarkable things, which can be inspiring. However, entertainment value is primarily spectacle-based rather than educational. IMDb 7.1 suggests decent audience reception but not exceptional. Limited cognitive growth or deep takeaways beyond 'work hard, don't give up.'

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Dwayne Johnson brings genuine enthusiasm and motivational energy that kids respond to
Celebrates regular people (not pro athletes) achieving extraordinary physical feats—relatable inspiration
Emphasizes perseverance, training, and pushing through failure without the toxic drama of most reality TV
Visually impressive obstacle courses that make for exciting viewing
Good for sports-loving kids who need positive athletic role models

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What to Watch For

It's basically just watching people do obstacle courses—some kids will find it repetitive or boring after an episode or two
Physical competition means falls, exhaustion, and occasional minor injuries (nothing graphic, but intense moments)
The show only ran two seasons (2019-2020) so it may feel dated and there's limited content
Not much substance beyond the spectacle—don't expect deep conversations afterward

Conversation Starters

"Which obstacle looked the hardest to you? Could you design a better one?"
"The Rock talks a lot about training and preparation—what's something you're working hard at right now?"
"A lot of these competitors have regular jobs like teacher or firefighter. What would your 'origin story' be if you were on the show?"
"Would you rather compete in something like this or a different kind of competition? Why?"

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