Parents' Guide to Popularity Papers

TV Hulu Comedy 2023
Popularity Papers TV show poster: Lydia (on the left) and Julie (right) pose back to back on a green background with cutout references.

Common Sense Media Review

Fernanda Camargo By Fernanda Camargo , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Chasing cool sparks growth journey in feel-good sitcom.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 8+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Popularity Papers TV show screenshot 1: Lydia (L) and Julie (R) stand serious by the school lockers with their arms folded looking screen-left.
  • Popularity Papers TV show screenshot 2: Lydia shows off a single daisy as she poses for a photo in her hiking clothes.
  • Popularity Papers TV show screenshot 3: Julie stands in front of the field hockey team with her stick in hands and a smile on her face.

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What's the Story?

In POPULARITY PAPERS, Lydia (Mia Bella) Mia BellaMia Bellaand Julie (Glee Dango) want to make their mark in middle school. To achieve that, they set out on a scientific journey to discover what makes someone popular. Is it being fashionable? Making your friends jealous? Or being an art genius? Each episode tests a theory and leads to valuable life lessons.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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This heartwarming series is both funny and positive. Popularity Papers challenges misconceptions about popularity while opening the door to experimentation, perspective shifts, and self-empowerment. It's great for tweens and kids who feel too old for children's series but aren't quite ready for YA content.

Popularity Papers is also be a good option for co-viewing since storylines often include the parents, giving viewers a glimpse into their worries and changes as their kids grow up.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what it means to be popular in Popularity Papers. Why do you think the characters chase popularity? What do they learn?

  • Does the show do a good job of portraying teens emotional struggles? Why?

  • Do you think watching kids on screen learn empowering lessons can boost viewers' confidence?

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Popularity Papers TV show poster: Lydia (on the left) and Julie (right) pose back to back on a green background with cutout references.

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