Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Snyder
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Sitcom deals with life and death with suggestive language.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
Pivoting
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
In PIVOTING, three friends grapple with the death of the fourth member of their group. Upon mourning her, they realize that life is short. Each friend is on a very different journey through life, but they all decide to pivot and take their lives in wildly new directions. The hasty decisions and the unrealistic directions they choose bring on the laughs.
Is It Any Good?
This mildly funny sitcom pokes fun at life, death, and everything in between. Pivoting highlights the lived experiences of many 20-, 30-, and 40-somethings who will be able to relate to the adult topics of relationships, parenting, and careers. The motherhood debacles, dad jokes, job irritations and #epicfails that the characters experience will pull some laughs out of viewers, especially those who are fans of dark comedy and single-camera sitcoms. Viewers who do not find death to be a topic that lends itself to comedy may have less fun watching this show.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the theme of Pivoting. Do you think you're living your best life? What parts of your life would you change? What can you do differently starting tomorrow?
Who do you take advice from? Can you trust them to steer you in the right direction? How do you know?
How do the characters on the show encourage each other? How do you and your friends encourage each other?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 9, 2022
- Cast : Ginnifer Goodwin , Maggie Q , Eliza Coupe
- Network : Fox
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Friendship
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate