Common Sense Media Review
By Ashley Moulton
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Violence and romance in Argentinian coming-of-age fantasy.
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Selenkay
What's the Story?
SELENKAY follows 16-year-old Sofía (Gina Mastronicola), who's tired of always moving to support her globe-trotting scientist parents' careers. Her newest move takes Sofía and her siblings Lupo (Julián Caballero) and Flox (Luisina Arito) to Selenkay National Park. Sofía is thrilled at the prospect of finally attending a nearby "normal" high school, but her sense of normalcy is quickly shattered. She meets the mysterious Fénix brothers, who seem like they're up to no good. Despite the brothers' foreboding personas, Sofía can't keep herself from falling in love with Gael Fénix (Manuel Ramos). When Sofía and her new best friend Diana (Thais Rippel) get trapped in a magical fire, Sofía discovers that she has supernatural powers, and can produce water with her hands. Sofía learns that others have supernatural fire powers, and that she and her family are in danger. She must confront her magical origin story, fight fire with water, and navigate a teenage crush to protect herself and her family.
Is It Any Good?
This show has an engaging premise and characters, and tweens/teens into supernatural and fantasy stories will love this series. Main character Sofía's teenage angst in Selenkay will resonate with kids; the trouble that stems from her supernatural abilities will draw kids in further. The series is filmed in Patagonian Argentina, and is visually stunning (with the exception of some less-than-stellar visual effects). Grown-ups may not love the story arc where Sofía falls in love with "bad boy" Gael, but they should know that (spoiler!) there's more to Gael than meets the eye. Overall, the series is a fun watch that grown-ups will enjoy watching along with their kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Sofía's crush on Gael. Why do you think she's drawn to someone from a family full of villains?
Sofía is struggling to find independence from her family and feels like she can't have a "normal" teenage life. Do any of her feelings seem familiar to you?
Sofía's water powers are both a gift and a burden. How does she handle her newfound powers?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 17, 2024
- Cast : Gina Mastronicola , Thais Rippel , Manuel Ramos
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , School ( High School )
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- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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