Parents' Guide to

Gabby Duran & the Unsittables

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

So-so books-inspired comedy mines laughs from alien hijinks.

TV Disney Channel Comedy 2019
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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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Based on 5 parent reviews

QueenP98
QueenP98 Adult
June 16, 2022
age 6+

Great for kids AND adults!

I love this show and I'm 24! It's so fun for the kids with hidden jokes that are hidden for adults to be interested and not get bored. Such a great show! I wish there were more than only 2 seasons though. Such fun graphics and great producing!
Mama Jan
Mama Jan Adult
March 30, 2021
age 10+

This show is so bad!

The younger sister is the worst actress and couldn't be less believable, especially as Gabby's sister. She's really strange, irritating and makes the show unwatchable, not that it's got much going for it otherwise. When I think of all the truly talented kids who probably auditioned, and they still went with HER! The 3 of them together couldn't be less convincing as a family. The principal is terrible too. Don't waste your time! Plenty of other good Disney shows out there.
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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?

Our review:
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Kids say (12 ):

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?

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