Shiv Mehta

I was initially excited about a *Wizards of Waverly Place* reboot, but the show ultimately left much to be desired. While it retains some of the original world-building, many elements have been altered to the point of losing their charm. The magical world feels less like a cool, intriguing place and more like a string of gags. For example, making Halloween the equivalent of Christmas for wizards feels nonsensical and unnecessarily forced, bordering on cringe. The acting, though occasionally decent, often comes across as overly exaggerated and over-the-top. I understand it's a sitcom, but there’s a way to deliver comedy without resorting to cheesy, try-hard antics. As I like to say, just because it's kids' media doesn't mean it shouldn't aim for quality.

Though I am happy there is finally a show that is a internationally collaboration. I am ashamed it had to be this one. Don't get me wrong I loved Kitty in To all the boys. She was a great character with her own personality and taste. However I felt like the Kitty i was more Lara Jean with a bit of a back bone. I think they should have kept her and Dae friends and made the motivation about her mother and not love. The first scene literally repeats the motivation of kitty in 3 different lines. Honestly annoying. i feel they should have gone for a slow burn love story between her and Dae. It would have fit better and allowed for the mystery element to work.