Chad Powers

NZ release: 01 October 2025

Offensive language Rated on: 01 October 2025

Chad Powers, season 1, episodes 1-3

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What’s it about?

A former college quarterback attempts a comeback by posing as a walk-on player for a struggling football team.

The facts

  • Created by Glen Powell, Michael Waldron
  • English language
  • Runtime: ~40 minutes per episode
  • Starring Glen Powell, Steve Zahn

Why did it get this rating?

This series was self-rated by Disney+. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Content that may disturb

An angry football player punches a fan, knocking over a child.

A football player uses a false identity and makeup disguise to deceive people.

Offensive language

There is frequent strong language used throughout the series for emphasis and insults, including words such as ‘b*tch’, ‘goddam’, ’dick’,'sh*t’, ‘ars*hole’, ‘f*ck’, ‘f*cking’, ‘m*therf*ckers’.

There are plenty of comedic lines which may not be suitable for some viewers including 'he's f*cking me', ‘you’re just not a dick they’re prepared to suck’, and ‘duck f*ck’.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

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