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By Emily Ashby
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So-so books-inspired comedy mines laughs from alien hijinks.
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Gabby Duran & the Unsittables
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Based on 13 kid reviews
Kids say the show has mixed reviews, with many praising its character development and entertainment value for younger audiences, particularly in the second season. However, criticism revolves around poor acting, unfunny humor, and disappointing CGI, leading some to deem it unsuitable for older viewers and reminiscent of low-quality programming.
- mixed reviews
- character development
- poor acting
- unfunny humor
- suitable for kids
Summarized with AI
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What's the Story?
In GABBY DURAN & THE UNSITTABLES, a spunky girl named Gabby (Kylie Cantrall) finds an unlikely calling caring for alien kids hiding among the human population. When a prank earns her principal's (Nathan Lovejoy) admiration instead of his ire, he enlists Gabby to care for his nephew, Jeremy (Callan Farris), a member of extraterrestrial royalty who needs protection until he's old enough to assume his lofty position. Once Gabby proves her abilities with Jeremy, a group of other aliens and their youngsters turn to her for help, and she finds herself in charge of a most unusual -- and challenging! -- batch of charges.
Is It Any Good?
This live-action book interpretation is more over the top than it is out of this world. Cantrall's Gabby is a bit overplayed, and the writing is exaggerated to keep up with her energy. But as Gabby finds herself in one predicament after another with her needy clients, she devises solutions that are creative and comical. If viewers can check their sense of reality and realistic consequence at the door, then Gabby Duran & the Unsittables is a fairly innocuous series that could inspire young fans to read the books that first introduced the character.
Silliness aside, there is something heartwarming about Gabby's evolution from a ne'er-do-well tween who feels overshadowed by her successful mom (Valery Ortiz) and whip-smart younger sister, Olivia (Coco Christo), into a reliable, (somewhat) mature caretaker of kiddos. Even if viewers don't have dreams of being alien babysitters themselves, the show's message about finding what you like and doing it well still can resonate with them.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the challenges Gabby faces in protecting the aliens' secret in Gabby Duran & the Unsittables. In what ways is she dishonest with her friends and family because of her job? Is it ever OK to tell a lie in real life?
Gabby often holds herself in judgment against her mother's success and her sister's intelligence. Kids: Why are we prone to comparing ourselves to others? How can doing so affect our self-esteem?
What unique skills does Gabby bring to her very unique job? What are some of your kids' best characteristics? How do they serve them well in school and in the hobbies they enjoy?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 11, 2019
- Cast : Kylie Cantrall , Callan Farris , Nathan Lovejoy
- Network : Disney Channel
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Book Characters , Family Stories ( Siblings )
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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