Gabby Duran and the Unsittables – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Gabby Duran and the Unsittables

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show2019

58%

WISE Score

Babysitting aliens sounds cool until you realize the CGI budget was approximately $7 and the jokes landed in a different galaxy.

Gabby Duran and the Unsittables

show

TV-G, 2019

58%

WISE Score

Babysitting aliens sounds cool until you realize the CGI budget was approximately $7 and the jokes landed in a different galaxy.

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Screenwise Verdict

This is the kind of show that exists to fill Disney+ content quotas. The premise—babysitting alien kids disguised as humans—has potential, but the execution is aggressively mediocre. Reviews consistently mention poor acting, unfunny jokes, and disappointing effects.

That 5.9 IMDB rating tells the story: it's watchable in the way that a long car ride is survivable. Your 7-year-old might enjoy it, but they're not going to be quoting it at dinner or asking for themed birthday parties. It's safe, it's fine, it's forgettable.

If your kid is already deep in the Disney Channel ecosystem and just needs something on in the background, sure. But if you're curating a must-watch list? Skip it. There are better alien shows (The Last Kids on Earth), better babysitting shows (The Baby-Sitters Club), and better Disney content overall.

Age Fit

Best for ages 6-10 who are deep in their Disney Channel phase and aren't picky about production quality. Older kids will likely find it boring and poorly made; adults will struggle unless they're really committed to family co-viewing.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Models themes of finding your place, overcoming feeling like the family misfit, and responsibility through babysitting alien kids. The show has a positive emotional core about self-worth and cooperation. However, web reviews note poor acting and unfunny humor that undercuts the wholesomeness, making it feel more like going-through-the-motions Disney content rather than genuinely heartwarming.

Imaginative

Aliens disguised as everyday kids is a decent premise with room for creative scenarios. But parent reviews consistently mention 'disappointing CGI' and the execution feels formulaic Disney Channel fare. The concept invites some imagination but doesn't push boundaries or inspire much creative thinking beyond the initial setup.

Safe

Very safe for its target demographic. Common Sense Media rates it for age 6+, available in Disney+ Kids Mode. IMDb parents guide notes some potentially scary moments (government agents invading homes E.T.-style, screaming about aliens' identities revealed), but nothing extreme. No violence, mature themes, or inappropriate content. Standard Disney Channel safety profile.

Enriching

Light themes about self-confidence and responsibility, but reviews suggest it's more filler content than meaningful storytelling. The 5.9 IMDB rating and criticisms of poor acting and unfunny humor indicate it's not delivering much cognitive or emotional growth. It's entertainment without much substance—kids might watch it, but they won't take much away from it.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Relatable protagonist who feels overshadowed by her successful family—good for kids who struggle with sibling comparisons
Aliens-disguised-as-kids premise offers some fun scenarios and light sci-fi appeal
Safe, predictable Disney+ content that won't surprise you with anything inappropriate
Some parents report enjoying it enough to watch with their kids without wanting to leave the room

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What to Watch For

Acting quality is rough—even for a kids' show, reviews consistently call it out
Humor falls flat for most viewers; your kid might zone out or ask to watch something else
A few mildly scary moments (government agents, alien reveal drama) that could spook sensitive younger viewers
The CGI is notably bad, which might break immersion for kids used to better effects

Conversation Starters

"Do you ever feel like Gabby does—like everyone in our family is good at something except you?"
"If you had to babysit an alien kid, what would be the hardest part?"
"Why do you think the aliens are hiding on Earth? What would you do if you found out your friend was an alien?"

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