Just Roll with It – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Just Roll with It

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show2019

58%

WISE Score

5.4

IMDb

Disney sitcom meets improv theater: the audience votes, the actors scramble, chaos ensues.

5.4/10

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Just Roll with It

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TV-G, 2019

58%

WISE Score

5.4

IMDb

Disney sitcom meets improv theater: the audience votes, the actors scramble, chaos ensues.

5.4

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Screenwise Verdict

Just Roll with It gets points for originality—the improv-meets-sitcom format is genuinely different, and there's something educational about watching actors adapt in real-time. The diverse family representation is a plus, and it's squeaky clean for Disney+ viewing.

But let's be real: that 5.2 IMDb rating and the lukewarm parent reviews tell the story. The execution is chaotic rather than clever, the humor skews very young, and there's not much substance beneath the gimmick. It's the kind of show that'll keep elementary schoolers entertained for 20 minutes while you make dinner, but nobody's going to remember it fondly or learn anything profound.

If your 7-year-old loves improv or theater, it might spark some interest in creative performance. For everyone else, it's forgettable Disney Channel fare that's safe but not particularly special.

Age Fit

This is squarely aimed at 6-11 year olds who enjoy silly, physical comedy and won't overthink the thin plots. Teens and adults will find it grating, and preschoolers might get confused by the meta format.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Features a non-stereotyped, racially diverse blended family with some positive gender role modeling (Rachel and Byron break stereotypes). However, the improvisational format creates chaotic pacing that can feel frenetic rather than calming. The slapstick comedy is played for laughs but doesn't always model thoughtful conflict resolution.

Imaginative

The core concept—letting the audience vote on what happens next and watching actors improvise—is genuinely creative and shows kids how improv works. It demonstrates thinking on your feet and adapting to unexpected scenarios. However, the execution is limited to sitcom scenarios rather than truly expansive world-building.

Safe

Very safe for the target demographic. Slapstick violence throughout but all played for laughs with no real harm. No mature themes, inappropriate content, or trigger warnings. Common Sense Media rates it for age 6+. Available in Disney+ Kids Mode. The chaotic format might be overstimulating for some sensitive kids, but there's nothing genuinely concerning.

Enriching

The improv format offers a window into creative performance and adaptability, which has some educational value. But it's primarily light entertainment without much depth. Parent reviews note it's fine for kids under 12 but lacks substance that would engage older viewers or provide meaningful takeaways beyond 'sometimes you have to roll with unexpected situations.'

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

The improv format is genuinely unique—kids get to see actors think on their feet and adapt to whatever wild scenario the audience picks
Positive representation with a diverse, blended family that doesn't lean on stereotypes
Safe, harmless fun that won't have you diving for the remote when something inappropriate pops up
Shows kids that mistakes and unexpected situations can be funny rather than stressful

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What to Watch For

The chaotic, frenetic pacing might be overstimulating for kids who prefer calmer, more structured shows
That 5.2 IMDb rating tells you something—even fans admit it's not exactly prestige television
Anyone over 12 will likely find it painfully juvenile and unfunny
The slapstick humor is constant; if your kid doesn't like physical comedy, this will be a miss

Conversation Starters

"If you could vote on what happens next in our day, what would you choose?"
"What would be the hardest thing for you to improvise or make up on the spot?"
"Which character do you think is best at rolling with unexpected situations?"
"Have you ever had to just roll with something that didn't go as planned?"

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