Welcome to Wrexham
NZ release: 24 August 2022
Offensive language Rated on: 24 August 2022
Season 1: Episodes 1-18
What’s it about?
After purchasing Wrexham AFC, Ryan Reynolds, and Rob McElhenney embark on an incredible underdog journey to get one of world’s oldest football clubs promoted. They navigate the highs and lows of running a football club in one of the most challenging leagues in English football.
The facts
- English language with some Welsh dialogue
- 18 episodes, ~25 minutes each
- Staring Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
Why did it get this rating?
This show was self-rated by Disney+. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Violence
Part of the show explores staunch fans fighting with other fans. There is an extensive clip of fans from rival clubs meeting up before they charge and brawl with each other. Another clip shows a pair of men violently kicking a man on the ground before running away as he collapses.
A man is assaulted and gets a black eye. He also mentions having bruises and fractured bones. Different clips of fans hurling objects at each other are also shown.
Baby loss
A player and his partner open up about the heartbreaking loss of their baby. They also discuss a previous miscarriage. This could be upsetting for viewers who have had similar experiences.
Offensive language
Offensive language is used, mostly out of frustration and not in an insulting way. “F**k”, “b**ch”, “sh*t”, “motherf**ker”, and “w*nker” are mentioned. “F**king” is frequently mentioned throughout the show.
Content that may disturb
A player and his partner open up about the heartbreaking loss of their baby. They also discuss a previous miscarriage. This could be upsetting for viewers who have had similar experiences.
The show mentions the Heysel Stadium tragedy of May 29 1985, where 39 fans were killed.
A player has a heavy collision with another player. They immediately fall unconscious.
Both Ryan and Rob have a colonoscopy. Nothing inappropriate is shown, however they do make vague references to what might be in their colon.
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