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By Stephanie Morgan
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Amateurish, slow magical tale for kids lacks thrills.
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The Knights of Castelcorvo
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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 ...
Families 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 : Adventures , Fantasy ( Magic )
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 10, 2025
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