My Perfect Landing

My 5 year old daughter watched a few episodes and I watch with her for a while. It's a disaster. The gymnastics is the only redeeming quality, if you could call it that. Poor acting on top of a wobbly script made it almost unwatchable for me. The production value isn't horrible but also isn't good. Many actors feel miscast in their roles. The fake/forced drama was the last straw, I couldn't watch more than one episode.

The way the grandfather reacted when they walked into the apartment when they moved in was awkward, the redhead cannot sing, why did the paramedic ask Jenny if her ankle hurt after she said ow?, She wouldn't have said ow if it didn't hurt, and why is the mother taking credit for the daughter getting friends in the first episode?, you can air a second season now, it's kind of stupid to do one season and then quit. And yes I know that Covid happened which is pretty much under control now..

I was looking for something new to watch with the girls I babysit, and stumbled across this little gem. Within the first 3 minutes of episode one, both girls (5& addicted to gymnastics, and 2) were sitting down quietly. I can't say the acting is masterful, but the storyline is cute and believable. The gymnastics are beautifully done, and the show is keeping the girls interested while not being so juvenile that an adult can't enjoy it as well. We've only watched 2 episodes, but are already hoping there will be a season 2!

My daughter (also a gymnast, 9yo) watches this. There is indeed a lot of girl drama in it... but I also think this makes for a good conversation piece about good sportsmanship, real friendship, and jealousy if a parent is willing to watch with the child. Otherwise, it's too much. It's like a toned down version of "Mean Girls" to me.

The only other comment I have is that some of the actors aren't very good. I recognize they are child actors, and I don't expect perfection. But I wonder if the pool of candidates is limited because they needed to also be good gymnasts?? Olivia in particular seems to force her lines... they don't feel convincing, even from the mean girl role.

The show is meant for kids but honestly it grabbed my attention. The acting is exactly what you would expect; dramatic and tense, but at the same time it hooks you. I'm also a sucker for any gymnastics show or movie.