lynnchien Reviews

Backstage (I) (2016–2017)

My favorite show...

[10/10 · 23 August 2016]

I live in the U.S., so I have to watch it on Disney. The Disney shows have been going downhill, as everyone already knows. The only actual shows I watch on this channel are the Canadian imports. Sometimes they stop airing them, so I must watch it online. To be completely honest, I had low expectations for this series. But, after watching the premiere, I grow to enjoy this show a lot.

This show is a drama containing high school students going through trouble with their relationships at Keaton. This show clings into the story of their troubling problems and having to stay close to one another. The stress these students face is relatable. It seems it would be enjoyable for teens. But, young children might find this show a bit confusing.

Overall, this is one of the most remarkable drama I've seen in a while. Though it barely ever comes on anymore, I still watch the episodes constantly online. I can watch the same ones nonstop, and still be interested in what happens.

Backstage is an amazing show with likable characters, nicely thought-out messages, and a compelling plot. I recommend this show. You won't regret watching this drama.

Elena of Avalor (2016–2020)

Really Cute

[6/10 · 23 July 2016]

I think that this show is really cute, and that the art is well done and successfully looks like Sofia the First. The songs are intriguing. But, if this is supposed to be a show for Disney channel, I don't think it belongs there. Disney channel's targeted viewers are 8-12 and possibly a bit older. This show seems like it is for children 7 and under. This show belongs in Disney Junior, and if it is, then great.

One minor thing about this, though, is that the plot is pretty basic. They need to go deeper with the meaning behind the story. It just doesn't make sense that a girl was stuck in an amulet and wasn't freed until many, many years later. That just doesn't add up.

But altogether, this show seems like a good show for children. Teens and adults might find this a bit boring, though.

Girl Meets World (2014–2017)

Overdramatic

[1/10 · 14 July 2016]

I like the idea of this show. I think that it's adorable. But after watching this show, I am greatly disappointed.

1. First of all, the characters are unlikable. They overreact with everything. The main character, Riley, is too awkward and needs to relax. I get that her character is supposed to be that way, but she is overdoing it, which makes it really cringe-worthy. Her way of acting is unbelievable.

2. The acting is either very poor, or it is just bad written. They need to be more mature. I get it that they start out as seventh graders, but students even that age doesn't act the way they do. Friends don't necessarily sit with each other and say, "I'm glad that we're friends." or "Do you promise to stay with me forever?" Well, it may seem believable in some way, but they overreact saying it. They don't need to cry every time they say something meaningful. Yes, people have feelings and they probably truly love each other and they don't want to have their friendship die. I get that, but it gives me cringes whenever I watch those moments. Correct me if I'm wrong, but people don't usually sit around with each other talking like that.

3. Cory and Topanga don't really seem like parents. I mean, I love them in BMW. It was one of my favorite Disney Channel shows. But in this show...they are just too much. Instead of taking charge, they whine to each other if their children are doing something wrong or if they are "growing up." Parents do get upset when their children start growing up, but they act unrealistically towards their children.

4.Cory is Riley's history teacher. Yeah. Well, as far as I know if a parent is a teacher, their child is not allowed to be in their class due to advantages. In class, Cory only calls on Riley, Maya, Farkle, Lucas, and Zay. Sometimes he calls on Yogi, Sabrina Carpenter's sister or that other blonde girl (sorry I can't stand this show so I don't watch it much). If I were in that class, I'd get upset that I'd never be able to do anything that the main characters get to do. For example, in one episode, Riley, Maya, Farkle, and Lucas have to sell muffins. Riley and Farkle are on a team, and Maya and Lucas are on another. They are the only ones who are able to sell muffins, while the rest have to stick to being customers. I know this is a show and they need all the attention, but seriously. At least call on others so it can seem more realistic. They get to call out random things any time they want and Cory accepts it. Cory is a great lesson teacher, but he never actually teaches them stuff they need to know for their education. In the high school episodes, Smackle is in all of them, but it still doesn't make a difference.

5. Lucas looks way older than the character he acts on. In fact, he is. Peyton Meyer, the actor of Lucas, is seventeen. So is Sabrina Carpenter (Maya), but she somewhat looks the part.

Overall, this show is unbelievably awful and is a terrible spin-off. To me, this is just another rip-off show.