Welcome to Wrexham

NZ release: 24 August 2022

Offensive language Rated on: 24 August 2022

Season 1: Episodes 1-18

Welcome to Wrexham Season 1

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.

Further information

Recent featured decisions

25 December 2024

Barroz

Barroz: Guardian of Treasures 3D

Violence & scary scenes

Barroz, the guardian of D'Gama's hidden treasure, has safeguarded it for 400 years, tasked with passing it on only to a genuine descendant of D'Gama.

Read more

16 December 2024

Violence

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.

Read more