All the Same... or Not
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All the Same... or Not
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that All the Same.. or Not is a teen drama set in Brazil. Its characters are often upset over secrets kept or each other's dating lives. Teens are shown cuddling, kissing and discussing sex. There's some sexual innuendo; a character refers to their friend as a "boy toy" and she talks a lot about being with different boys. Violence is mild but present; boys wrestle in a fight while playing soccer and two girls start to get into it briefly before being broken up.
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What's the Story?
In STILL THE SAME... OR NOT, Carolina's friends have just returned from visiting Bruno's aunt in America. Meanwhile she's dealing with her mom's pressure to be friends with her fiancee's son, Tomas. Things get tricky when Carolina's two worlds collide and Tomas is introduced into her friend group. Will anything stay the same for her last year of high school?
Is It Any Good?
A lack of compelling dialogue and any trace of humor makes this Brazilian import a snoozefest for teen viewers. All the Same... or Not is a coming of age story based on the YA novel Na porta ao lado, by Brazilian writer Luly Trigo, set in the sun-soaked setting of Brazil and centering on a group of high school seniors. The show explores the usual teenage romantic drama, but also refreshingly focuses on the girls' ambitions after high school. This could be a good fit for pre-teen audiences looking for something with a larger world view than just America, if it weren't for the mature themes around sex. In the end, the show's biggest flaws are over-the-top storylines with flat writing and acting, making for a mostly bland watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the representation of teenage romance and sexuality in All the Same... Or Not and how it compares to real-life experiences.
Since this series is filmed in Brazil, English speaking audiences need to use either subtitles or dubbing to watch it. Which do you prefer and why? Do you think the translation takes anything away from the show? Why or why not?
How does Carolina's mother display compassion toward her? Why is this an important part of a loving relationship?
TV Details
- Premiere date: May 25, 2022
- Cast: Giselle Fernandez
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Drama
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: February 17, 2023
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