The Knights of Castelcorvo
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The Knights of Castelcorvo
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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 The Knights of Castelcorvo is an Italian action-adventure show for kids. There are mysterious and evil characters and prophecies as well as magic. A child is made to disappear, children see ghosts, a boy is physically bullied and his friends are pushed around when they try to intervene. There's a house that's said to belong to two witches called "The Mad Sisters," and anyone who sees them will have all their hair and teeth fall out. Characters display courage.
What's the Story?
In THE KNIGHTS OF CASTELCORVO Giulia and her brother, Riccardo, move to Castelcorvo to live with their aunt who's opening a bed and breakfast. Upon arriving, mysterious things start to happen, especially once they decide to visit the castle at the center of town and befriend a couple of local kids. Soon the siblings find themselves dealing with prophecies, ghosts, and more.
Is It Any Good?
Despite ominous prophecies and mysterious apparitions, there's nothing scary about this Italian import. The Knights of Castelcorvo is touted as a comedy-drama-mystery-fantasy but fails to sufficiently check even one of those boxes. The storyline is childish, failing in all attempts of suspense or humor, and the central mystery is both vague and dull. Add to that a cast of clearly inexperienced actors, equipped with unnatural and stilted dialogue, and a weird score playing in the background, and the whole thing is a bit like watching an elementary school play. Those looking for an exciting fantasy adventure will surely be disappointed.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Parents can talk about the spooky elements of the story. Ask your kids if they found them scary and discuss why they felt that way.
How do the characters in this show display courage? Why is this an important character trait?
Talking about the challenges of watching a show that has been dubbed into your language. Are things sometimes lost in translation? Do you prefer to watch a show that has been dubbed or has subtitles?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 6, 2020
- Cast: Lucrezia Santi, Fabio Bizzarro
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Drama
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Adventures
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: January 23, 2023
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