Snow Day
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Snow Day
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Snow Day is a winter musical based on the 2000 movie with a romantic twist for tweens. Teens kiss and talk about relationships. Peril includes falling from heights (and landing on soft stuff), a snowplow that runs down a street without brakes. A comical villain kidnaps kids and drives recklessly -- the kids escape safely. Boys shove each other when angry. Character strengths include teamwork and communication.
What's the Story?
In SNOW DAY, Natalie (Michaela Russell) and her brother Hal (Ky Baldwin, Club Mickey Mouse) live in Syracuse, New York, where snow is a thing. In fact, it's such a thing that snow days are almost magical. Making snow angels, ice skating, having massive snowball fights are part of the magic. But for Natalie, it's a way to stay avoid taking tests-- which she hates. So she decides to come up with a plan that will increase the chances of a snow day. Meanwhile, her brother Hal is seriously crushing on a girl named Claire (Shelby Simmons, Henry Danger) but doesn't think he has a chance. Will a snow day save Natalie from having to take tests? Will Hal win Claire's affections?
Is It Any Good?
Not all jokes are funny in this middle-grade musical show, but some clever ones the hope alive. In Snow Day, kids are wishing for the magic of a day off of school, when sledding and sipping hot chocolate trumps homework and tests.
Viewers might wonder whether the theme of having a snow day is deserving of a full-length musical movie, but as soon as that thought enters the head, a fun dance number distracts, and some clever songs can elicit a smile. Plus, Hal's bestie, Lane (Fabi Aguirre), is a notable actor, who brings a ton of energy and smarts to this show. No, it's not a sophisticated show, but it's fun, light entertainment for tweens and parents to enjoy together.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about cell phone use in Snow Day. What happens in this show when a teen takes a video of another teen and posts it without his consent? Is that a form of bullying?
Kids and teens dance in routines that require teamwork. What do you like to do that asks for you to work in a team?
The girls in this show are conscious of their bodies and how they look -- one character is obsessed with what she thinks is her short neck. How can messages in a show affect a kid's body image?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 16, 2022
- Cast: Ky Baldwin, Rob Huebel, Michaela Russell
- Network: Paramount+
- Genre: Kids Musical TV
- Topics: Arts and Dance, Brothers and Sisters, Middle School, Music and Sing-Along
- TV rating: TV-G
- Last updated: December 17, 2022
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