Liv and Maddie – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Liv and Maddie

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show2013

58%

WISE Score

Twin sisters, one Hollywood star and one basketball player, navigate high school in this aggressively 2013 Disney Channel sitcom.

Liv and Maddie

show

TV-G, 2013

58%

WISE Score

Twin sisters, one Hollywood star and one basketball player, navigate high school in this aggressively 2013 Disney Channel sitcom.

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, Liv and Maddie is fine. It's safe, it's wholesome enough, and it won't rot anyone's brain. But let's be real: this is a very 2013 Disney Channel sitcom, complete with laugh tracks, predictable plots, and that specific brand of tween humor that feels increasingly dated.

The twin premise had potential—exploring identity, sibling dynamics, different paths—but it's executed in the most Disney Channel way possible. Everything wraps up neatly in 22 minutes, lessons are learned, and nothing ever feels particularly real or engaging.

If your kid is 8 and loves Disney Channel sitcoms, sure, they'll probably enjoy it. But there are better options on Disney+ that have aged better and offer more substance. This is background noise television at best, and by 2025 standards, it's pretty skippable unless your kid specifically asks for it.

Age Fit

Best for ages 7-12 who are into Disney Channel content. Older kids will likely find it babyish and dated. It's squarely in that tween sitcom zone that doesn't really translate beyond its target demographic.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Disney Channel sitcom about twin sisters navigating high school, sports, and entertainment careers. Models sibling relationships with typical sitcom conflicts that resolve positively. Features supportive family dynamics and age-appropriate humor. Loses points for somewhat dated early-2010s Disney Channel formula with canned laughter and predictable plots.

Imaginative

Standard Disney Channel sitcom format with minimal creative spark. The twin premise offers some identity exploration, but execution is formulaic. No real invitation to creative thinking or exploration—it's purely passive entertainment following well-worn Disney Channel templates. The show doesn't inspire much beyond watching.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it for age 7+, indicating very mild content concerns. No violence, sexual content, or frightening material. Typical Disney Channel fare with squeaky-clean content. Some mild romantic storylines and sibling rivalry, but nothing unexpected or concerning. Kids mode available on Disney+.

Enriching

Explores themes of identity, sibling relationships, and balancing different interests (sports vs. performing arts). Shows family support and working through conflicts. However, it's light sitcom fare without much depth or lasting impact. The lessons are surface-level Disney Channel morals. IMDb 6.4 suggests it's fine but not exceptional.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Explores twin identity and finding your own path when you share a face with someone else
Shows a supportive family unit with parents who are actually present and involved
Balances traditionally 'feminine' (acting/performing) and 'masculine' (sports) interests without making it a thing
Safe, predictable comfort viewing if your kid just wants background noise

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What to Watch For

Extremely dated—the laugh track, the fashion, the jokes all scream early 2010s Disney Channel in ways that might make it hard to watch
Very formulaic sitcom structure that doesn't challenge or engage much beyond surface level
Some mild romantic storylines typical of tween sitcoms but nothing concerning

Conversation Starters

"Do you think it's harder or easier to figure out who you are when you have a twin?"
"The show treats basketball and acting as equally cool—do you think your school would see it that way?"
"What would be the weirdest thing about having a famous sibling?"

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