The Thundermans: Undercover (season 1)

The Thundermans: Undercover is harmless, low-effort kids fluff with just enough goofy charm to entertain younger audiences.
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Starring
Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Maya Le Clark
Creators
Sean W. Cunningham, Marc Dworkin, Jed Spingarn
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Action, Children Sci-Fi, Superhero
Release date
Jan 22, 2025
Where to watch
Paramount+
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If it's possible, The Thundermans: Undercover is even stupider that the original series. Everything else is pretty much the same: horrifically bad performances, lazy and childish writing, chintzy costumes, and a laugh track that will haunt your nightmares.

In a charming seaside town, a trio of super-powered siblings from a legendary hero family embark on a secretive mission, blending everyday adventures with hidden threats and family dynamics as they navigate undercover lives while honing their extraordinary abilities.

The Thundermans: Undercover (season 1) REVIEW

Not exactly high art, the original Thundermans series and its 2024 movie, The Thundermans Return, were harmless... schlocky, mind-numbing, and with no nutritional value, but harmless. The Thundermans: Undercover is more of the same.

By degrees, I suppose it's better if only by the virtue of having had its core cast pared down to a very lean three, providing a little more focus and filtering out some of the frantic energy of the original. Still, it's a show that only children can love. Whether or not you feel comfortable plopping them down in front of it is entirely up to you.

Take a look at our Parental Notes and Woke Report below to help you make that decision.

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James Carrick is a passionate film enthusiast with a degree in theater and philosophy. James approaches dramatic criticism from a philosophic foundation grounded in aesthetics and ethics, offering insight and analysis that reveals layers of cinematic narrative with a touch of irreverence and a dash of snark.

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