The Baby-Sitters Club

The Baby-Sitters Club

Wholesome kids' adventures that should move and inspire children and adults alike

The Very Best

8.2

TV Show

United States of America
English
Comedy, Drama, Family, Kids
2020
Alicia Silverstone, Anais Lee, Aya Furukawa
28 min

What it's about

In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that's big on fun and adventure.

The take

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.

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