Vibrant and quirky in a way that always rings true for its plucky protagonists, this abruptly cancelled children’s series embodies the optimism and empathetic spirit that we should all hope to gain from the younger generations. By starting their own neighborhood business, the core characters of The Baby-Sitters Club (played with undeniable star power and chemistry by its young ensemble) learn how to bring joy and healing to others while facing everything from discrimination and generational trauma to their own imperfect family lives. Behind the club’s humorous, sugarcoated antics is a real sense of helplessness that each character struggles with—forging ahead and doing whatever they can to fix things that they’ve been told are out of their control. It’s an unexpectedly touching gem of a show that proves kids’ entertainment can be truly beautiful.
"It is a vision of The Baby-Sitters Club that smartly updates it for the world of 2020, without also sacrificing the innate warmth and optimism of the original books."
— Kathryn VanArendonk
"The lessons learned are direct and compassionate; the explanations are clear in a way that acknowledges children's capacity to understand and empathize. So much of this new Baby-Sitters Club speaks to the care that went into it."
— Caroline Framke
In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that's big on fun and adventure.
