Bizaardvark

Bizaardvark

show

TV-G, 2016

WISE
48%

WISE Score

4.2

IMDb

Two teens make comedy videos for a YouTube-like platform in this aggressively mediocre 2016 Disney Channel sitcom that even kids didn't like.

IMDb4.2
Common Sense Media
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Screenwise Verdict

Look, Bizaardvark is perfectly safe. Your kid won't see anything inappropriate, and Disney+ makes it easy to let them watch unsupervised. That's where the good news ends.

This is a textbook example of mid-2010s Disney Channel formula: exaggerated acting, laugh-track timing, stock characters, and plots you can predict from the first 30 seconds. The 4.2/10 IMDb rating tells you everything—even the target audience wasn't buying it. The show got cancelled after three seasons, and one of its stars (Olivia Rodrigo, pre-fame) left after season two, which should tell you something.

The premise about kids making online videos could have been interesting, but it's executed with all the depth of a kiddie pool. If your 7-year-old stumbles onto it and enjoys it, fine—it won't hurt them. But there are so many better options on Disney+ that you definitely shouldn't be seeking this one out. It's the TV equivalent of gas station candy: technically edible, but why would you choose it?

Age Fit

Common Sense Media pegs this at 7+, which tracks for the content safety, but honestly most kids over 9 will find this painfully corny. The sweet spot is probably 7-10 year olds who haven't developed refined taste yet and will tolerate Disney Channel's house style.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
65

Features friendship and collaboration between the main characters pursuing creative goals. Models entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork. However, the show leans heavily on slapstick humor and mild meanness typical of mid-2010s Disney sitcoms, with exaggerated characters and some put-down comedy. The pacing is fairly frenetic with laugh-track timing that can feel chaotic rather than genuinely warm.

Imaginative
55

Premise centers on kids creating online video content, which could inspire creative expression. The show depicts songwriting and video production as accessible activities. However, the execution is formulaic Disney Channel sitcom fare with predictable plots and stock character types (the quirky duo, the agent, the rival stars). Limited actual creative problem-solving or original storytelling beyond the initial premise.

Safe
85

Completely age-appropriate content with Common Sense Media rating of 7+. Available in Disney+ Kids Mode. No violence, scary content, sexual content, or inappropriate language. The show is squeaky-clean Disney Channel fare with no surprise elements that would concern parents. Mild slapstick comedy and social situations are the extent of any conflict.

Enriching
40

Limited enrichment value beyond surface-level entertainment. While it depicts content creation and entrepreneurship, it doesn't explore these themes with any depth. The humor is mostly silly and situational rather than clever or thought-provoking. The show doesn't build meaningful skills or offer substantial emotional growth opportunities. It's cotton candy television—sweet, ephemeral, and nutritionally void.

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Why It Might Be Great

  • Completely safe, parent-approved content with zero concerns about inappropriate material
  • Shows kids creating content and pursuing creative projects, which could inspire similar interests
  • Features positive friendship dynamics and collaboration between main characters
  • Available on Disney+ with Kids Mode, so it's easy to access and control
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What to Watch For

  • That 4.2/10 IMDb rating isn't a typo—this show was poorly received even by its target demographic
  • The laugh-track sitcom format feels incredibly dated and may annoy both kids and parents
  • Very formulaic plots and one-dimensional characters that won't hold attention for long
  • The 2016 portrayal of 'online video stars' feels like ancient history in internet years

Conversation Starters

  • "If you could make videos about anything, what would you create?"
  • "Do you think being internet famous would actually be fun or kind of stressful?"
  • "What makes a video actually funny versus just trying too hard to be funny?"
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