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By Melissa Camacho
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Fun comedy crossovers feature logos, suggestive comments.
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Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event
What's the Story?
GAME ON: A COMEDY CROSSOVER EVENT is a Netflix limited special event made up of one individual episode from each of four popular Netflix comedy series. Each installment from The Big Show Show, Mr. Iglesias, The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia, and Family Reunion features the show's regular cast and contains individual plotlines. But they each tell a funny story about handling competitive challenges, which is the common thread between them. Guest appearances made by characters in each other's episodes, and by some surprise celebrities, also add to the entertainment.
Is It Any Good?
This lighthearted comedy event bills itself as a crossover but doesn't combine the shows into a singular story. Instead, it relies on a competitive theme to tie each of the stand-alone episodes together, and uses special appearances by characters from each show to reinforce it. It isn't the most creative approach, but it allows viewers unfamiliar with the four series to easily follow each plotline. If you're a Netflix sitcom fan, Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event will be sure to please.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the way competition is handled in each episode of Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event. What messages does it send about facing challenges and handling competition? What about the importance of integrity when facing challenging situations?
What are the reasons a show might be "crossed over" with others? Is it for entertainment purposes? To promote different shows? Or both?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 10, 2020
- Cast : Paul Big Show Wight , Gabriel Iglesias , Tia Mowry-Hardrict , Paulina Chávez
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Teamwork
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- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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