Maggie
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Maggie is a romantic comedy series about a woman with psychic powers who avoids relationships because she can see her own future. Though the main character essentially has superpowers, they are treated very casually by the script and the characters. The show mainly steers clear of violence and profanity, but lots of the jokes are about sex and relationships, alcohol, and some drug use. The series feels like a bit of a throwback, taking place in a romanticized post-college adult world, but one that feels a lot like 1990s–2000s high school-set romcoms like The O.C. or 90210.
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What's the Story?
MAGGIE (Rebecca Rittenhouse) is a psychic who lives with her parents and avoids romantic relationships because she always knows precisely how they'll end. One night, she sees herself in the future of the man she's reading, so she reluctantly allows herself to fall for him a little before quickly breaking it off. But when he moves into the apartment next door, she realizes her romantic life is about to get very complicated.
Is It Any Good?
This show's basic premise, a psychic who avoids her own emotional life, has the potential to be both fun and philosophical. Maggie makes viewers ponder: How would knowing that something will end badly change your approach to it? The throwback romcom feels a little out of place in the streaming era, but there's a lot of good stuff here, including a short run time where the writers pack a lot of sharp comic banter and plot development into sitcom-length episodes; a sprawling, deep cast of characters; and a light, playful tone that never takes Maggie's sci-fi powers too seriously or lets them dominate the action.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Maggie's psychic abilities. How does seeing her future affect her day-to-day life? How does it affect her relationships with her parents and friends?
Why does Maggie avoid romantic relationships? Are you rooting for her to find love? Why, or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date: July 6, 2022
- Cast: Chloe Bridges, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Nichole Sakura, David Del Rio
- Network: Hulu
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Friendship
- TV rating: TV-14
- Last updated: July 12, 2022
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