Wonder Woman – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Wonder Woman

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58%

WISE Score

100

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Lynda Carter spins into action in this campy 70s superhero show—historically significant but honestly tough for modern kids to sit through.

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Wonder Woman

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NR, 1975

58%

WISE Score

100

Avg. Tomatometer

Lynda Carter spins into action in this campy 70s superhero show—historically significant but honestly tough for modern kids to sit through.

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: Wonder Woman (1975) is a cultural landmark and Lynda Carter is iconic, but this show is HARD to watch in 2025.

The pacing is brutally slow, the acting is stagey, and the production looks like it was filmed in someone's backyard with a $12 budget. Kids raised on Marvel movies and high-octane animation will tap out within 10 minutes. Even the fight scenes—where Diana gracefully deflects bullets with her bracelets—feel more like ballet than action.

That said, if you're doing a media history lesson or your kid is genuinely into vintage aesthetics, there's value here. Wonder Woman herself is a legitimately positive role model who chooses diplomacy over violence whenever possible. The show is utterly safe, with zero content concerns.

But as entertainment for modern kids? It's a tough sell. The WISE components are decent, but the watchability penalty is massive. Save this for a rainy day curiosity watch, not your regular rotation.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media rates this for ages 7+, which tracks for content safety. However, realistically, most kids under 12 will struggle with the slow pacing and dated production. This works best for nostalgic parents watching with kids who are genuinely curious about TV history, or for older elementary kids with a specific interest in retro media.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Classic superhero show with a positive female role model who consistently chooses compassion and justice. Diana Prince models kindness, courage, and cooperation. The tone is earnest and optimistic, though the pacing and acting style feel dated by modern standards.

Imaginative

The premise of an Amazonian warrior living in the mortal world has imaginative potential, and the show features creative gadgets (lasso of truth, invisible jet). However, the episodic format and 1970s production values limit the depth of world-building. It's more formulaic than genuinely inventive by today's standards.

Safe

Very safe for family viewing with a Common Sense Media age of 7. The violence is cartoonish and bloodless—mostly punches and kicks with no gore. No sexual content, minimal scary imagery, and no surprise traumatic moments. It's predictable in the best way for safety.

Enriching

Wonder Woman demonstrates problem-solving, standing up for justice, and using intelligence over brute force. The show touches on themes of equality and empowerment. However, the simplistic plots and dated storytelling limit deeper engagement or meaningful takeaways for modern viewers.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Wonder Woman is a genuinely positive role model who uses intelligence, compassion, and strength—a rarity in 1970s TV
Completely safe viewing with no gore, minimal violence, and wholesome values throughout
Nostalgia factor is real if you grew up with it, and some kids who love retro aesthetics might find it charming
The iconic costume, lasso of truth, and transformation sequence are legitimately fun superhero elements

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What to Watch For

The pacing is glacially slow by modern standards—expect a lot of standing around and talking
Production values scream 1970s: think visible wires, cardboard sets, and fight choreography that looks more like interpretive dance
Some gender dynamics and cultural representations are very much of their time and might prompt questions
Kids under 10 will likely find this boring unless they're already into vintage TV

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think Wonder Woman tries to talk to the bad guys before fighting them?"
"What would you do if you had a lasso that made people tell the truth?"
"How is this old Wonder Woman different from superheroes you see in movies today?"
"Do you think it was important to have a female superhero on TV in the 1970s? Why?"

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