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Parents' Guide to

Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance

By Ashley Moulton, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Predictable but positive tween gymnastics drama.

TV Netflix Drama 2022
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

  • Gymnastics Academy A Second Chance TV Show: Kyra practices
  • Gymnastics Academy A Second Chance TV Show: Tess practices
  • Gymnastics Academy A Second Chance TV Show: Coreega Academy gymnasts

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age 12+

Based on 4 parent reviews

Amanda H.
Amanda H. Parent of 8 and 9-year-old
February 8, 2023
age 12+

Cute but bad language.

I haven’t watched much of it to be honest. However, sitting here with my daughter this morning and I hear DAMN IT! On the TV. It was this show. I even use captions so I’m sure I heard it correctly. The girls are having a handstand competition on a wall and the first to fall screams it. I’d say that’s a bit more than mild language.
jaila114
jaila114 Parent
December 28, 2022
age 10+

Good show, important life lessons

Being an ex-competitive gymnast, coach, and now a parent I really enjoyed watching this with my daughter. Yes they do touch on eating disorders, but I do not agree that they are glorifying it, but rather they are making awareness of it and how often it occurs in gymnastics. The girls encourage each other to eat and recover. I think it’s an awesome show for tweens and teens who love gymnastics or dance!
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What's the Story?

In GYMNASTICS ACADEMY: A SECOND CHANCE, American gymnastics phenom Kyra Berry (Jada-Lee Henry) is invited to try out for the prestigious Australian Coreega Academy. She's recovering from a devastating knee injury, but coach Maddy (Emily Morris) sees her potential. Kyra is competing for a scholarship slot that will allow her to continue attending the academy. "Mean girls" Scarlett and Maya are threatened by the competition from a talented newcomer and do their best to undermine Kyra. She takes the high road and shuts down their attempted sabotage with her excellent performance. Kyra attempts to overcome rivals, homesickness, and injury to pursue her gymnastics dream.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (4 ):
Kids say (9 ):

Grown-ups will roll eyes at the very on-the-nose dialogue of the characters, but tween kids into gymnastics will likely find this series irresistible. The gymnastics performances in Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance are a real highlight. Kids will root for Kyra and against mean girls Scarlett and Maya. Their behavior verges on bullying but doesn't quite go there, and the show frames their actions as very clearly wrong. Storylines are predictable, performances are flat, and characters are not very fully fleshed out. Despite its shortcomings, gymnastics fans will enjoy living vicariously through a teenager following her athletic dreams.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the hard work and perseverance Kyra needs to succeed in Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance. Do you think you could make the sacrifices Kyra does to pursue her dream (like living away from your family)?

  • Why do you think Scarlett is so mean to Kyra? Do you know anyone that acts like Scarlett in your real life? What's the best way to handle someone who's mean to you or your friends?

  • Did you notice how all of the gymnasts in the show have a similar body type? What do you think about that?

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