This is one of those shows that's objectively good for kids but feels like eating your vegetables. The friendship is genuinely beautiful, the cancer representation is thoughtful, and the messages are solid gold. But let's be real: the multi-cam laugh track format was already feeling stale in 2018, and in 2025 it's practically ancient.
The show's heart is absolutely in the right place, and if your kid connects with it, that's wonderful—it handles serious topics with care and models exceptional empathy. But if they bounce off it because it feels like a Disney Channel show from 2008, that's also completely understandable.
IMDB rating of 7.5 suggests it found its audience, and for families dealing with illness or wanting to build empathy around medical challenges, this could be genuinely valuable. Just know you're signing up for wholesome sitcom vibes, not prestige TV.



