TV Show: Just Add Magic
This is an Amazon Original show that Saffron and I started watching while we were sick. The show follows middle school-age Kelly and her two best friends, who discover an old cookbook with very unusual recipes -- magic recipes! Kelly's grandmother is suffering from some sort of illness, which seems to have some connection to magic and the history of the book. Kelly and her friends decide that to help Kelly's grandmother, they need to learn more about magic, and they learn by doing. As you can imagine, hijinks ensue.
My experience with Amazon Original shows is that they tend to have good production values, but the writing and acting are a little lackluster. This show is no exception. However, because this is a kids' show starring children, I think it's totally in-line with what I'd expect -- it certainly feels like something I would have watched as a kid. I think the characters are approachable and not obnoxious, the mysteries are interesting enough, and the stories themselves are relatable to the target audience.
We haven't yet made it through the first season, but I definitely plan on finishing the show based on what we've seen so far.
