Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Warm Latin American family sitcom has language, conflict.
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Primo
What's the Story?
PRIMO centers on a Latin American boy named Rafa (Ignacio Diaz-Silverio) -- but called Primo by his family -- who's raised by his mother (Christina Vidal) and five ever-present uncles in Texas. The show explores their goofy yet touching family dynamic as Primo comes of age and works to becoming the first in his family to attend college. The semi-autobiographical show's creator is writer Shea Serrano, and Mike Schur (The Good Place, Parks and Recreation) is among the executive producers.
Is It Any Good?
This hilariously heart-warming depiction of a big, boisterous Latin American family and their tight-knit community is stacked with characters who will make you smile. Rafa's mom in Primo manages to be a no-nonsense but still incredibly loving figure while wrangling both Rafa and her many brothers. His uncles are each comedy gold in their own way, especially when they turn on each other. Finally, Rafa himself is a lovably naive teen just trying to make it through high school. The show is worth a watch just for the laughs but it also has impressive depth for a sitcom. Rafa's uncles always very different takes on any given situation, giving a well-rounded perspective on life in this Latin American family.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the family members demonstrate teamwork despite not always getting along. Why is this an important character strength, especially when it may not be easy?
Talk about the threats that the adults make to each other. Do they mean them? How can you tell? Would it be OK to say those things to other people in real life?
How does Primo demonstrate gratitude in the first episode? What are some things you're grateful for, and how could you express that?
How does this show explore ideas related to masculinity and what it means to "be a man"? What makes the male character(s) positive role models for boys?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 19, 2023
- Cast : Christina Vidal , Ignacio Diaz-Silverio
- Network : Freevee
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Gratitude , Teamwork
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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