Were Here

Were Here

show

2020, Reality

WISE
87%

WISE Score

5.4

TMDB

Drag superstars travel to small-town America to prove that empathy and a lot of glitter can bridge even the deepest cultural divides.

TMDB5.4
Common Sense Media
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Screenwise Verdict

Think of We're Here as Queer Eye with significantly higher stakes and much more heart. It’s not just about a makeover; it’s about a 'takeover' of small towns that often feel like they don't have room for everyone. It’s one of the most emotionally intelligent shows on television.

While the TV-MA rating is mostly there for language and the frankness of the stories told, the show is never cynical. It’s a loud, proud, and deeply moving look at what happens when you stop shouting and start listening—even if you're doing it while wearing a ten-pound wig.

Age Fit

This is perfect for teens (14+) who are starting to navigate their own identities and the complexities of the world. It’s too heavy and linguistically 'adult' for the elementary crowd, but for older kids, it’s a vital lesson in humanity.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
88

Deeply focused on empathy, community healing, and human connection. While it deals with heavy real-world rejection, the core is about unconditional support.

Imaginative
82

Drag is the ultimate creative outlet. The show highlights the process of building a persona, costume design, and performance as a way to find one's voice.

Safe
72

Safe from a 'surprises' standpoint, but parents should expect mature language and intense discussions about trauma, hate speech, and suicide.

Enriching
94

It's an masterclass in social-emotional learning. It teaches kids how to listen to people with vastly different backgrounds and how to stand up for others in small-town environments.

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Why It Might Be Great

  • Radical empathy in action as the hosts work with people who have been marginalized or misunderstood in their own communities.
  • Creative transformation that goes way beyond makeup; it's about helping people find the confidence to be seen as they truly are.
  • Real-world civics lesson on how to navigate difficult conversations with neighbors, family members, and local leaders who might disagree with you.
  • Top-tier production value that makes every episode feel like a high-stakes emotional journey with a spectacular finale.
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What to Watch For

  • Raw discussions of trauma including stories of being disowned, hate crimes, and mental health struggles that might be too heavy for younger kids.
  • Mature language is common—the hosts and participants speak like real adults in high-stress situations.
  • Religious friction is a major recurring theme, often showing the painful side of how some communities use faith to exclude others.

Conversation Starters

  • "Why do you think it's so hard for some of the townspeople to accept the drag show at first?"
  • "Which of the 'drag daughters' did you relate to most, and why?"
  • "How does putting on a costume or a persona actually help someone show their 'true' self?"
  • "What would you do if you saw someone in our town being treated the way some people in the show are?"
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