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By Ashley Moulton
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Tween grapples with identity in coming-of-age sci-fi drama.
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Me
What's the Story?
In ME, 12-year-old Ben Vasani (Lucian-River Chauhan) has been thrust into a world of change. He moves into a new house with a new stepdad (Kyle Howard) and stepsister, and starts a new school. If that change wasn't enough, he soon learns that he has an unusual power: the ability to shape-shift. His appearance and voice change to match a real person from his life, but it's still him inside. At first, Ben's stepsister Max (Abigail Pniowsky) is the only one who knows about his gift. Eventually, Ben is contacted by another shape-shifter, Carter (Amanda Reid), who helps him learn to harness his power. Over time, it becomes apparent that there are evil forces threatening Ben and his family and friends, and it will be up to him to use his power to save them. Will Ben figure out how he can forge his own identity, while constantly changing into other people to save the world?
Is It Any Good?
With its universal themes, this show will appeal to many tweens. Me brilliantly describes what it means to be 12 and searching for a self-identity, through the clever plot device of Ben getting to try out what it's like to be different people. It's a cinematic series with fantastic acting, and the characters feel like real kids. Tweens into a bit of sci-fi, a bit of magic, and a bit of superheroes will especially love storylines in Me. Grown-ups won't mind watching the well-written episodes alongside their tweens, and may find that it sparks interesting conversations about developing identity and growing up.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about all the changes Ben is going through. How does he process and cope with the change?
When Ben is learning about his power, he sometimes uses it for not-so-great purposes. Do you think people with special talents have a responsibility to use them in a certain way?
Ben is figuring out his own self-identity. By the end of season 1, how do you think Ben thinks about himself? How do you figure out parts of your own identify?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 12, 2024
- Cast : Abigail Pniowsky , Lucian-River Chauhan , Amanda Reid
- Network : Apple TV
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , School ( Middle School )
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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