I actually quite like this show. I heard about it but all I saw was the cheesy, typical, sitcom-set and I expected a laughing track (which I hate). But one day I was bored enough and I gave it a chance. At first, it was what I expected. Laughing track, character breathes extra hard when getting frustrated, and all that sitcom jazz. But as It went on, I noticed something else, no "aww" track or "ooh, wooh!" Which I dislike even more than the laughing, so I was quite pleased.
It's got a great storyline and the best part of it is, there is no romanticization of the character Alexa's cancer. Matter of fact, they really make sure the delve into the negative things she goes through, without it being a downer. Which is why I say this show is a great way to educate children on different conditions and issues that happen in life without it taking over the good parts of the show and creating fear in your child.
I appreciate how they showed the different mental issues, such as Alexa having PTSD and fear any time she was the center of a conversation about her condition, and with Spencer who she didn't want to get close to at first because of not wanting to be reminded. How Alexa and Katie had bald heads and they embraced it, instead of the show covering that up and just making them conventionally attractive for the whole show. The way that they portrayed Katie's anxiety was very realistic and her going through the denial stage at first. The panic attack was very realistic in nature so much that I had to skip it because it was a bit triggering if you suffer from bouts of nervousness. So definitely keep that in mind she has 2 panic attacks throughout the show and just be sure if you or your child want to see that before going on through the show.
I like how not everyone on this show is rich and how Katie's mom is single and struggles with money. It's refreshing to see real life portrayed in a show. You must be warned, the relationships are slightly cheesy at times. Ryan and Katie's to be specific. But as to not give too many spoilers, I'll just leave that there. So far great show and I would recommend 10 to 16 year olds watch this show. Any younger and some things they wouldn't understand, such as the money struggles, anxiety issues and etc, but any older and it may be a 17-18 year old watching a kid's show they might be embarrassed about. But as someone in between, I thoroughly enjoyed all 4 seasons.
It's got a great storyline and the best part of it is, there is no romanticization of the character Alexa's cancer. Matter of fact, they really make sure the delve into the negative things she goes through, without it being a downer. Which is why I say this show is a great way to educate children on different conditions and issues that happen in life without it taking over the good parts of the show and creating fear in your child.
I appreciate how they showed the different mental issues, such as Alexa having PTSD and fear any time she was the center of a conversation about her condition, and with Spencer who she didn't want to get close to at first because of not wanting to be reminded. How Alexa and Katie had bald heads and they embraced it, instead of the show covering that up and just making them conventionally attractive for the whole show. The way that they portrayed Katie's anxiety was very realistic and her going through the denial stage at first. The panic attack was very realistic in nature so much that I had to skip it because it was a bit triggering if you suffer from bouts of nervousness. So definitely keep that in mind she has 2 panic attacks throughout the show and just be sure if you or your child want to see that before going on through the show.
I like how not everyone on this show is rich and how Katie's mom is single and struggles with money. It's refreshing to see real life portrayed in a show. You must be warned, the relationships are slightly cheesy at times. Ryan and Katie's to be specific. But as to not give too many spoilers, I'll just leave that there. So far great show and I would recommend 10 to 16 year olds watch this show. Any younger and some things they wouldn't understand, such as the money struggles, anxiety issues and etc, but any older and it may be a 17-18 year old watching a kid's show they might be embarrassed about. But as someone in between, I thoroughly enjoyed all 4 seasons.