Younger – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Younger

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show2015

38%

WISE Score

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A 40-year-old poses as a millennial to break back into publishing—think Sex and the City meets The Devil Wears Prada, but make it about ageism.

97%

6.8

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Younger

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2015

38%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

A 40-year-old poses as a millennial to break back into publishing—think Sex and the City meets The Devil Wears Prada, but make it about ageism.

97%

6.8

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be clear: this is not a show for kids, tweens, or even most teens. Despite the Common Sense 14+ rating, Younger is adult entertainment through and through—sexual situations, infidelity, workplace deception, and relationship drama that would make family viewing wildly awkward.

That said, for adults? It's actually pretty fun. The critical acclaim is deserved—it's witty, well-acted, and tackles real issues about ageism and reinvention with humor and heart. The publishing industry setting is charming, and if you're into romantic dramedies, this delivers.

But from a WISE perspective for family media? It scores low because it's simply not designed for younger audiences. The premise (lying to get ahead) isn't great moral modeling, and the content is mature across the board. This is your guilty pleasure show after the kids are in bed, not something to add to the family watch list.

Age Fit

This is squarely adult content—think older teens (17+) at the absolute youngest, but really it's for grown-ups. The sexual content, infidelity themes, and adult relationship dynamics make it inappropriate for the family TV rotation. If you loved Sex and the City, this is your vibe.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

This is an adult romantic comedy-drama centered on workplace deception, casual sex, infidelity, and relationship drama. While it has moments of humor and friendship, the core premise involves lying about one's age to get a job, and the show frequently features adult romantic entanglements, drinking culture, and morally ambiguous behavior. Not emotionally healthy modeling for younger viewers.

Imaginative

The premise—a 40-year-old woman pretending to be 26 to restart her career in publishing—is clever and offers some creative exploration of generational differences and reinvention. However, it's largely a workplace dramedy that follows familiar rom-com tropes rather than pushing boundaries or inviting genuine creative thinking.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates this 14+, but the show contains frequent sexual content, adult themes including infidelity and casual relationships, drinking, and mature workplace scenarios. This is decidedly adult content with sexual situations, partial nudity in some episodes, and relationship dynamics inappropriate for children or young teens. Not safe for family viewing.

Enriching

For adults, there's some value in exploring ageism in the workplace, generational divides, and career reinvention themes. The publishing industry setting offers mild cultural enrichment. However, it's primarily light entertainment focused on romantic drama rather than meaningful growth or insight. Minimal takeaways beyond 'lying has consequences' and some commentary on workplace age discrimination.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Sharp, witty writing with strong critical acclaim (97% on Rotten Tomatoes)
Tackles real issues like workplace ageism and career reinvention for women
Fun peek into the publishing world with industry insider humor
Solid performances and binge-worthy relationship drama for adults who enjoy rom-coms

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What to Watch For

This is NOT a family show—frequent sexual content, adult relationships, and infidelity plotlines
The entire premise is built on workplace deception, which isn't exactly great moral modeling
Drinking culture is normalized throughout
Even the 14+ rating from Common Sense feels generous—this is really more 16-17+ territory

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think workplaces treat older workers differently? Is that fair?"
"Would you ever lie to get a job? Where's the line between 'fake it till you make it' and actual deception?"
"How has technology and social media changed how different generations communicate at work?"

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