Naturally, Sadie (Disney Channel)

common sense media says

Very typical teenagers on a very typical show.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this show is stereotypical in every aspect: overly bright protagonist, wacky friends, annoying enemies, happy resolutions. There's nothing terrible here, but nothing new, either. Sadie is more or less the same as every other teen girl with her own TV show, but brings nothing new to the table.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about how Sadie solves her problems. Parents may want to point out that in real life most real problems aren't wrapped up so neatly.

What's the story?

What's the story?
NATURALLY, SADIE's Sadie Hawthorne (Charlotte Arnold) is a typical teen TV show heroine: perfect hair, perfect skin, really smart, minor irritations at home (annoying older brother), wacky friends at school. The show's only attempt at being different is Sadie's occasional speeches directly into the camera, in which she draws parallels between what's going on in her life and things she's learned about the natural world. The obnoxious captain of the quiz bowl team, for example, sees himself as an alpha dog, and must be dealt with as such.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

This show is all so formulaic and has been done so often already that it doesn't feel interesting -- it's just a rehash of the classic elements of teen TV, without any real freshness or fun. Tween girls may find the show entertaining, but not more so than any number of other shows they've already seen.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-G
Network: Disney Channel
Cast: Charlotte Arnold, Collette Micks, Justin Bradley
Genre: Comedy
Where to watch: Disney Channel

This review was written by Sarah Wenk
 
 

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Natural Sadie: Refreshing and Keeping it Real
Naturally Sadie manages to not be another bimbo girl confused about who she is, and finding her inner self with having to choose between friends and popularity. Sadie doesn't go obsessive about shopping and having to have the most killer outfit. Rather it is a breathe of fresh air seeing insight relating science and human buffs to real world and social life. Does it have happy endings, of course, but who doesn't like a happy ending and in the end it leaves you in suspense. Naturally Sadie is also a wonderfully scripted television show with turns and suspenses that you wouldn't expect. Overal a great show that should be given a break just because its on Disney.

abcdefg
teen, 17 years old
 
To me this show was boring compared to other wonderful disney channel shows.

Keds43@aol.com
teen, 17 years old
 
Second Season is a lot better with Ben
The first season was okay. But when I saw the first episode for the new season, I loved it. Sadie obviously likes Ben and he obviously likes her, but Sadie still likes Owen Anthony. RAIN GOT HIS BRACES OFF AND MARGRET GOT A GREAT HAIRSTYLE! And Sadie is dressing more girlish and isn't talking about animals as much. This is definately a Disney Channel show that doesn't get the recoginition it deserves!

big_sister
teen, 17 years old
 
eh....
theres nothing wrong with it but its really typical and pradictable. i dont really enjoy it at all

Jacque
adult
 
Hormones
I found myself having to explain to my 10 year old about boys. I even had her covering her eyes in the kissing scenes of one episode. Never mind her plugging her ears while the actors talked bout kissing.

Lyra_and_Pan
teen, 14 years old
 
good
i thought it was a pretty good show

tjstar
teen, 14 years old
 
UMMMMMMMM OKAY???
What on earth was this show! Even one-year-olds could watch it!

MagicGal
teen, 16 years old
 
Hmm
Despite the boring plot, uninteresting characters, and lack of creative content, I really do like this show. Weaird, huh?

NorthernNights
teen, 15 years old
 
Man I forgot why I liked this show. .
I sort of hardly remember this show, all I remember is the tornado episode and that I use to like this show. . can't remember why though. . . On the tip of my tounge.

A.lineup
teen, 15 years old
 
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Magic gal: "Despite the boring plot, uninteresting characters, and lack of creative content, I really do like this show. Weaird, huh?" THIS. (For those that don't understand that means I'm supporting her/him.) Lol

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