Parents' Guide to

Liza on Demand

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

YouTuber aims to thrive in gig economy in comedy with edge.

TV YouTube Premium Comedy 2018
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A Lot or a Little?

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

  • Liza on Demand Series: Liza is an Uber driver.
  • Liza on Demand Series: Oliver talks sense to Liza.
  • Liza on Demand Series: Harlow and her dog.

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age 13+

Based on 4 parent reviews

hi27
hi27 Adult
October 1, 2019
age 9+
All ages! the very best for kids.

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
80202dada
80202dada Adult
July 4, 2019
age 16+

Tried watching w/ my 13 YO daughter; had to shut it off

Raunchy jokes that aren't funny, lots of bad language (pretty much every conversation) and dripping in meanness and sarcasm. I could give examples, but I don't even like typing them. Regarding the acting, I think it's very amateurish. The commonsense review says it's well written, but I'd have to disagree there.

This title has:

Too much sex
Too much swearing
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What's the Story?

LIZA ON DEMAND is an original YouTube series starring Liza Koshy as Liza, a young woman who is struggling to get her career in order. While friends and roommates Oliver (Travis Coles) and Harlow (Kimiko Glenn) seem to have clear goals in life, Liza spends her time running around trying to make money by driving for Uber, being an Instagram shopper, and working other app-centered part-time jobs. But when she discovers that working for a service called TaskIt will pay more and provide insurance to those who make it to their elite status, she starts doing whatever she can to complete every job she's tasked with, remain in client demand, and make this particular side hustle her main gig.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (4 ):
Kids say (2 ):

This lighthearted but well-written series features a new generation of adults whose worlds revolve around digital entrepreneurialism and social media. From finding ways to make money, to building and expanding a brand, it humorously highlights some of the highs and lows that come with a tech-saturated lifestyle.

Liza on Demand doesn't offer a lot of substance, but Liza Koshy is charming, and her off-the-wall roommates make for some colorful conversations. Guest appearances by folks like Jennifer Esposito and Valerie Harper also add to the fun. If you're looking for something light and entertaining to watch, this might fit the bill.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Liza's career attempts in Liza on Demand. What are your career goals? What do you have to do in order to achieve them? Do you think young people today have to work harder than their parents?

  • What do you think about YouTube stars who get their own shows? Which do you prefer, their YouTube content or the shows created around their personas? Why?

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