Saturdays – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Saturdays

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show2023

68%

WISE Score

6.4

IMDb

Disney Channel sitcom about a girl who lives for roller skating—safe, sweet, and completely predictable in the best Disney Channel tradition.

6.4/10

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Saturdays

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TV-G, 2023

68%

WISE Score

6.4

IMDb

Disney Channel sitcom about a girl who lives for roller skating—safe, sweet, and completely predictable in the best Disney Channel tradition.

6.4

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Screenwise Verdict

Saturdays is exactly what you'd expect from a 2023 Disney Channel show—safe, sweet, and formulaic. It's not going to win awards for originality, but it does what it sets out to do: give young kids a fun, colorful show about friendship and roller skating without any content that'll make you dive for the remote.

The roller skating angle is a nice touch and might actually get kids interested in trying it themselves, which is more than you can say for most sitcoms. The show has positive messages about family and friendship baked in without being preachy, and parents consistently give it the thumbs up.

That said, it's not particularly imaginative or enriching. The 6.3 IMDb rating tells the story—it's fine, competent, watchable, but not exceptional. If you've got elementary-age kids and need something reliably clean that won't rot their brains, Saturdays fits the bill. Just don't expect it to become anyone's all-time favorite show.

Age Fit

Solidly aimed at the 5-10 range. Kindergarteners can handle it, tweens will still watch it but might start finding it a bit young. Teens will have zero interest unless they're babysitting.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Disney Channel sitcom centered on roller skating, family, and friendship. Common Sense Media notes it emphasizes the importance of family bonds and shows that 'breaking rules and being mean won't solve any problems.' Avoids the corny dialogue of older Disney shows while maintaining positive role modeling. Some cliched sitcom tropes (parents joking about 'pandemic pounds') but nothing that undermines the core wholesome messaging.

Imaginative

The premise of a 'magical' roller rink is charming but ultimately standard Disney Channel fare. The show follows familiar sitcom structures without pushing creative boundaries. Roller skating itself offers some visual interest and the neon-lit setting provides aesthetic appeal, but the execution relies on established formulas rather than genuine originality. It's pleasant but not particularly inventive.

Safe

Extremely safe content designed for young viewers. Common Sense Media rates it for age 5+, with kids mode available on Disney platforms. Multiple parent reviews confirm it's 'parent approved' with no concerning content. The show focuses on friendship and family without violence, mature themes, or inappropriate content. Plugged In confirms it's 'cute' with positive messages throughout.

Enriching

Offers lessons about friendship, family relationships, and following rules, but doesn't dig particularly deep. The roller skating element could inspire physical activity and interest in a real-world hobby. Decider notes it's 'just clever enough to keep parents engaged,' suggesting some wit beyond pure kid-pandering, but it's ultimately light entertainment rather than meaningfully enriching content. The 6.3 IMDb rating suggests it's competent but not exceptional.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuinely wholesome with positive messages about family and friendship without being preachy
Roller skating focus might inspire kids to try an actual physical activity instead of just watching screens
Clean enough for kindergarteners but has enough humor to keep elementary kids entertained
Avoids the cringey laugh tracks and over-the-top acting of older Disney shows
Parents consistently rate it as 'approved'—you can put this on without worrying

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What to Watch For

It's formulaic sitcom territory—don't expect groundbreaking storytelling
Some dated pandemic jokes that might feel weird in a few years
The 'magical' roller rink premise is more metaphorical than actual fantasy

Conversation Starters

"Would you want to try roller skating? What makes it look fun or scary?"
"Paris really loves going to Saturdays every weekend—what's your favorite place to go?"
"The show talks about following rules at the rink. Why do you think rules matter in places where people are doing something active like skating?"

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