Gravity Falls: Soos' abandonment issues from his dad walking out on him but not completely abandoning him by sending the occasional card to remind him he still exists out there. Man that hit HARD! It's bad enough his dad abandoned him, but for his dad to even leave a sliver of hope that maybe JUST MAYBE he may come back is such an awful form of psychological torture. Basically keeping his own kid on the hook and holding out hope for something that will never happen.
The Owl House actually touches on Chronic illness as well with Eda's curse. They show how having a chronic illness affects the whole family, how patients can be marginalized, taken advantage of, and how whether or not you have truly supportive people around you can make things better or a lot worse, but that not everyone knows instinctively how to do that, that some will need to be taught and that's ok as long as they're willing to learn. As someone who has lived with a chronic illness my entire life, it was so beautiful to see such an authentic portrayal in a kids' show and I really wish I'd had that growing up.
I think her curse can be interpreted that way and that does make sense I see it more as a mental illness or disorder . In the ep. with her Mother she gets told I can fix this and says I have it under control I have potions that keep it at bay. It is how people who have stuff like ADHD, Depression and other things like. It also has a Whole ep. where she excepts that it is a part of her and not a issue or bad thing.
Yes, well said! I also think her curse is very relatable to anyone who has a mental illness or other disorder, especially those of us that also take psychiatric medication to cope with it. When I first saw that scene where she said that with the proper treatment it's manageable, I could really relate and I was happy to see such a portrayal when mental illness and other disorders aren't really talked about sadly. Even when they are, I feel like often they neglect to talk about psychiatric medication and how it's a viable course of treatment. Too often I think people view it as a "crutch" or they think medicine changes who you are. There's so much stigma still surrounding mental illness and psychiatric medication. It's not a crutch, and it doesn't change who that person is. The problem, I think, is that people still view mental illnesses as being personality flaws rather than the illnesses they actually are. But anxiety is no more apart of a person's personality than, say, a broken leg or having a cold. Medicine takes away that anxiety (or at least makes it more manageable), the same way you put a cast on a broken leg or give antibiotics to treat an infection. The person may be calmer afterwards, but that does not mean their personality has changed. If anything, that is their TRUE personality. That is what they would have been like if not for the anxiety. Medication does not alter a person's identity, it gives it back to them. It returns control to that person. When I first started taking medication for my anxiety, I feared that it would change me too, or become a "crutch". And you know what? I did become a lot calmer (it took awhile though, along with some therapy) but rather than change me it gave me the chance to live again. To rediscover who I am, without the anxiety. Anxiety does not define me. I am not my mental illness. My mother was afraid that if I took medication it would turn me into a zombie, make me numb, but we were desperate and gave it a try. It did not turn me into a zombie or make me numb. It restored me, gave me my life back. I wasn't living before, just surviving. And I still feel the full range and breadth of human emotion that everyone else feels. I still feel happy, sad, angry, and yes, even afraid. My medication does not make me incapable of feeling fear, just controls it. But I can still feel fear and I still struggle sometimes with anxiety attacks, but they are more manageable. Now I am thriving, not just surviving. I see the same mistakes made with depression and depression medication. People see depression medication as "happy pills" but they don't make you happy. They just alleviate the depression so you can be happy again. But taking them does not give you any kind of high or make you suddenly happy all the time. Sorry for the long comment, this is just something very near and dear to me so I kinda went off on a tangent.
Actually, the reason Riley's bully is never seen and is treated as a member of the audience is because it was an episode addressing the harassment actress Rowan Blanchard was receiving from certain viewers. It literally is a fourth wall break, although I don't know how effective it was at stopping the behavior.
Probably not at all given the fact some people still act like children when it comes to talking about a tv show character or even a real life person they dislike. It's unfortunately a cycle that will never end in the world
I kind figured that she was being bullied by 'fans' of the show just by the fact that there wasnt an actual bully for her to confront. I wonder if that episode made the comments stop.
@@caitlinpechman3148 No they didn't and she got hate because she blamed everything on the cis white males And saying girls aren't by if they're dating guys
Hannah Montana also had a serious episode where they delt with the death of a parent. Sure Robbie Ray was introduced as a single father at the start of the series, but later in that season they addressed Miley and Jackson's mom's passing (which is assumed to have happened a year or two before the start of the series), with Miley being upset that Robby Ray is ready to move on and start dating again.
Also the horse episode when the horse almost dies and the episode of the identity crisis of celebs, those 2 alongside the one that you mentioned are stand outs in the whole series
"Girl Meets World" was more lighthearted compared to its parent show, the scene where Riley breaks down over being bullied is a definite standout. I also admired the decision to never actually show the bully on screen, since she was a metaphor for certain audience members who criticised Riley's character for being too annoying.
I even like how it differs from bmw. Cory having a bully was serious but had some of it played for laughs. Glad gmw shows how bullying takes a toll on people to the point the bullied take out their anger or handle it in negative ways
I don't understand why they put GMW on Disney to begin with, that was the first mistake. Aside from a couple common issues, the show is pretty ordinary. I don't hate it, but it's nothing compared too BMW. Also is focuses waaaay to much on a "love" triangle between three 14 year olds...
Another really serious scene in gmw is probably the one where Maya tries to forgive her dad for leaving, but can't. She then turns to Cory, who goes "You were never meant to forgive him. But Maya, did you forgive yourself?" and she just broke down into tears because she's always blamed herself for her dad leaving and honestly, it was the most heartbreaking scene in the whole show
I have been in a wheelchair since I was 6 in 1990. The only time I saw a disabled person in cartoons as a child was professor x in X-men. I remember being impressed with how well they handled Felix in Kim Possible when I watched it with my younger sisters. The way Kim acted around him at first was extremely relatable as was the way Ron treated him because most people act like one of those two ways when I first meet them.
Pelswick in 2000 on Nickelodeon was great. The main character was in a wheelchair and had a sense of humor about it. Everyone treated him exactly the same as others, no pity party.
I've also looked for representation in all the shows I like. I've hoped that I'd stumble on someone like me in shows who didn't have badly written character growth.
That’s So Raven & The Proud Family were shows that celebrated blackness in such a real way. I got Disney+ just to binge watch both! They are true gems 🙌🏾
It's not Disney Channel, but Static Shock actually covered most of those topics all on its own, from racism to dyslexia to gun violence/bullying, but also homelessness, the importance of representation, and loss of a parent.
As well as PG versions of gang violence, drug addiction, stalkers, online predators, and the importance of interacting with the police properly. Among other things. Although I will say probably my favorite episodes of the bunch were the ones with Anansi the African superhero. The way he and static played off each other was the best.
Sydney to the Max really doesn't get enough credit to how much issues it's tackled. It's tackled the death of a parent, Microaggressions, Learning disabilities, internet body type stereotypes ECT and I am so glad I started watching it now when I just thought Disney channel had nothing but bad shows now and I relate to Sydney with the death of her mother cause it also happened to me when I was little and I love the show now.
I’m sorry for your loss. I understand what you were saying I grew up with Good Luck Charlie and Shake It Up and the shows like that but I wanted to check out Andi Mack and Sydney to The Max and both were as good as some original shows. Also the episode with Emmy’s learning disorder hits close to home because I have something very similar to that.
@Jasmine N. I have watched it and can explain it so there was a project at the school in Sydney’s time that they were assigned historical figures. And the teacher accidentally assigned them based on their race. So then Sydney is disappointed and Emmy tells everyone her sisters definition of micro aggressions. And then Sydney and everyone else in the class calls their teacher out on that and that’s the episode. I forgot what the Max subplot is but I’m assuming it’s similar.
@@gracebleekman2557 The Max subplot is about some computer club (i think that’s what it was) being run by Leo. But when their club gets on the newspaper, they point out that Max (the only white kid in the club) is the leader because the person writing it assumed he was since he was the only white kid in there. They try calling the person out, but he dodges it and says that Leo is overreacting. And I don’t remember much about the end but i think they get some help from the vice-principal and call the newspaper person out again and it works that time
I learned that I had dyslexia from shake it up. Like my parents had confronted my teachers and asked them what was happening because my spelling and grammar was all over the place. They always said something like “she’ll grow out of it” “every kid is like this” etc. but when I saw this episode and then Bella Thorne a like little blurbs about being dyslexic, I ask my parents if that might be it. With in the week my parents scheduled a test to see if I did and hey what do you know I had it as well as dysgraphia and ADHD. Although we didn’t really figure out I had ADHD until my junior year of high school. But it was a big step in the right direction, I am so thankful for that episode and that Bella told her story, because who knows when we would have found out if not for that episode.
As a little kid with two moms while this show aired, Good luck Charlie really made me happy when I saw a family like mine on tv when even now I don’t see that to much
@@KingOfGaymes you are aware of how small the LGBTQRSTUV community is in comparison to the actual population of this country? Even smaller on the global scale?
@@daflammingtoaster4212 You know that, even it the LGBT+ population were just 3% of the global population, we'd still be around 233 million people, right? As in enough to take over Pakistan and take it's place as the 5th more populated country?
@@_..jolene.._ I know I just wanted to prove a point I think that five shows do. Don’t get me wrong I grew up with Good Luck Charlie and Shake It Up but I love Sydney to The Max and Andi Mack so much.
If people are wondering why no episodes of _Boy_ Meets World made the list, it’s probably because they’re sticking to series that originally aired on Disney Channel.
What I liked most about that Kim Possible episode is you would assume Ron the goofy and awkward guy would have had the problems navigating the interactions with Felix, but it was Kim who is usually nearly perfect as she can do anything. It goes to show anyone can make mistakes even if they mean well.
@@BraeMartin-sw6xk apparently she is a genius in the field of advanced cyber robotics so she probably was able to afford the parts and make it herself.
As a young bisexual male, I needed The Owl House when it came out. The representation Luz and Amity were giving is exactly what I needed to accept who I really am, and that I was comfortable with who I am around my family and friends. The Owl House is gonna be a show that I’ll remember for a long time.
I'm kind of surprised they didn't include the Girl Meets World episode that addressed Asperger's syndrome. As someone with Asperger's syndrome, this episode truly spoke to me. For those who haven't seen it, the character Farkle is told he might have Asperger's syndrome because of his intelligence and odd behavior. After learning this, his friends help him understand the symptoms. He eventually gets tested and finds out that he doesn't have it, but later discovers his girlfriend does have it. It's possibly the only time the topic of Asperger's syndrome or any autism spectrum disorder was brought up on a show aimed at younger viewers.
yea but not everyone who's intelligent or odd would have it. so it's good they show that as well. a lot of ppl have different types of intelligence: book smarts, life smarts, different skills etc
@@carlyketchem877 theres different kinds of disabilities and degrees of it. people need to be more understanding but also people need to not expect special treatment. people must be accountable for their actions even if theyre disabled but at the same time they shouldnt be bullied or outcast for being different
Idk, this episode was very weird. They all acted like it was the worst thing that could happen to him and like he was going to die. The girl was like “NO YOU DONT HAVE IT, NO WAY” or when he said that he did certain autism related things she said he would stop doing them - which was just uncomfortable to watch.
I remember an episode of Lizzie McGuire where she's overwhelmed by worthy causes. Lizzie was pulled into many different directions, not sure where she should devote her time. It got to the point that it was negatively affecting her, so either her friends or her parents told her to pick one or two causes and devote her time to that instead. It made her calm down and she was much happier. The episode sticks with me today because we're told we have to care about literally everything when our brains simply cannot handle that kind of stress. Focusing on a few causes seems to be the better way.
yea but there are so many causes and all are important. it's good to address that no one person can save the world. i have a friend who hosts fundraisers and it's a lot of work, time, commitment, money, research etc.
You could get a whole list out of Disney Channel animated shows - they often feel like the discarded stepchild in comparison to the live action ones, but they have a lot of very interesting stuff. One thing I really like in the Disney Channel animated line up is the use of "Tragic Antagonists" like Esteban from Elena of Avalor or Varian and Cassandra from the Tangled series - sympathetic characters whose flaws and insecurities send them down a very dark path. What could be more "serious" than knowing your friend or relative could turn bad if you fail to help and support them? What could be darker than learning that YOU could turn bad if you were ignored or disrespected too often?
Don't watch sydney to the max often, but the microagression stuff is well handled. It even shows that the microagressors can realize the error of their ways and apologize/change.
It really was handled well! I've got a sister who's half Hispanic, and she grew up with this friend who was constantly cracking jokes about it. Saying Out of all of us, my sister should be the one making dinner when we have tacos or enchiladas. Or saying how strange it was that my sister didn't want kids (at the time) because "let's be honest, you may only be half Mexican but even a half Mexican is gonna have a whole lot of kids" It really bothered her as well as us because she didn't know her dad very well and she didn't like acknowledging she was in any way different from us even if it didn't matter to us as a family that she didn't share the same dad or the same genetics. She finally snapped one day after her friend insisted they go to a Mexican restaurant and make her order since "clearly you'll be the one who fits in best" and she told her she was sick of the jokes and they hurt more than they realized and she didn't want to hang around them anymore if they couldn't stop. I didn't see that friend for almost a year. But they must have apologized at some point and worked on it, because they eventually started coming by again, and they didn't make jokes anymore. If they did they usually caught it and apologized. Its a good thing to address. Microagressors aren't always these horrible people who are racist to the core and can't accept differences. Sometimes they're friends who simply don't realize they're hurting you. So you should always be willing to address the situation cause you might be surprised at how they respond.
It's so easy for everyone to fall into using microaggressions, I would not be surprised if I had let some slip without knowing or realising until later or until called out for it (which I always encourage because I need to know where I mess up if I want to change it). But we can learn, we can grow, we can change if we want to.
I love seeing a list like this, because I feel like people don't give Disney and Disney channel enough credit for the issues they tackle. It feels like everyone is doing everything in their power to hate on Disney these days, so glad to see someone appreciating how they tackle serious issues.
@@m56214 They are deep, though? Like, they have been doing a great job bringing serious issues to their shows. All of these are deep and well done. As seen from the video, Disney even consulted the proper professionals to help show the story in the best way, and that's deep
As an lgbt+ person I must say I don’t like how they pander to homophobic countries like China by barely putting us in their content. It’s always small so it can be censored or cut out. Or when it is finally shown, they get rid of it quickly. They cancelled owl house, probably because the main character is bisexual. I love Disney movies but it hurts a lot that they care more about money than representing people like me who still get harassed and killed for being who we are. A company like Disney actually showing loud and proud that lgbt people are just like everyone else could really change some things. But they won’t.
One issue I wish kid/teen/adult shows will talk about is male abuse, Although I love & grew up on a lot of these shows they're plagued with abuse towards boys as okay when it's not ( No one should be abused ) . I go back and look at the shows I grew up on because of nostalgia & sometimes I cringe when I see the girls hit their male friends/boyfriends & a laugh track goes off but the other way around it would be seen as a serious issue ( all abuse is a serious issue ) , it's a double standard that needs to be addressed .
Me to. I watch recently a video where a woman hit a guy because he watched another women & and laugh, but after reading a comment I realized it not something to laugh at. (Also this is a prove woman can be physically abusive to man - the guys are bigger/stronger don't mean anything)
I remember watching that specific Raven episode on racism, it spoke to me at such a young age. The show taught me many life lessons from a black perspective as well
Smart guy had many serious moments. Another one was the predator episode. That episode got very serious. Honestly might beat the racism episode. I was very creeped out when I first watched it.
@@amyploudre4510 ok well. The main character tj wants his dad to buy a video game for him. His dad disagrees so him and his cousin decide to get a bootleg version of the game that a kid is selling in a chat room. They have to make the exchange in person. When they get there, they realize the kid is a middle aged man. His cousin convinces him to stay and play the game. They start playing and are having a great time until the man tells them to take off their clothes to play the game. They immediately disagree so the man tries to convince them by showing them a photo album of his other kid victims playing without clothes.
@@carriel9954 thank you so much for the info. That does seem very disturbing, but I’m glad it was addressed to show people to be aware of those situations
God bless you, I hope you are now healing from that awful experience. You are a very important light and your life makes this world a little bit brighter. Sending hugs, love ya 🌻
I remember the "Good Luck Charlie" episode and it was amazing, especially the part that everyone doesn't like the dad's bug stories and just went with it so well
Not Disney Channel but still Disney, Gargoyles did an incredible job addressing gun safety, and actually allowed for the consequences of the episode to be felt throughout the rest of the show. Detective Elisa Maza, the character harmed in the episode, goes several episodes on crutches as only the first step of a ripple of consequences. Meanwhile Broadway, the character that accidentally shot her, despite admitting his own mistakes and hearing Eliza admit her own fault in not securing her gun properly, spends the entire rest of the series hating guns and going out of his way to destroy them when given the opportunity. Any show can get serious, but it takes a special show to let what happened linger like an actual trauma
Glad Andi Mack made the list three times, it deserved it! Such a good show and I really hope they bring it back someday. It would be an even greater show aimed at teens instead of kids.
It was aimed at teens. U think a bunch of lil kids understand having to come out or different relationships family wise😭 we definitely understand it better as teens especially me cuz I’m raised by my grandma and I have to hide the fact I like girls but ye
@@meliodas69420 i gotta hide it cuz she would probably hurt me or out me to my entire family and kick me out they super strict and Christian. But im 17 rn I graduated hs in May soo yea ill be fine🤣
@@0nlytati.2x oof hopefully you can get a good job and stable money supply once or if you come out and tell them. I doubt they'd lend money after hearing the news lol😂.
For what little it’s worth, it’s not completely axed, there will be a shorter season of a handful of longer than normal episode, but I agree, it’s total trash and I’m torn between so grateful it exists, and so mad that it’s getting so little time to exist!
@@bryanthernandez9769 And that dumb executive thinks it doesn’t fit the "Disney brand". Star Vs, and those Damsels in Distress aren’t good Disney Brand!!! And neither is Rey!!!!
@@multiverse_media2023 Yep! Allegedly if has something to do with them gearing the more serialized content to Disney Plus and pulling it from Disney now, but not having started TOH on Disney Plus until it was way too lage or something and therefore having less ratings to go on it so they’re claiming low ratings on Disney Plus even though it trended there like more than once and also would have done so much better if they didn’t insist on withholding season one for months and months and still not having part one of season 2 up last I checked. Like literally the cancellation decision was made before they even had season one on their site. TL;DR, there are allegedly reasonable explanations, and creators including Dana say it wasn’t homophobia, but I feel like she probably can’t say it without losing her career even if it was true, and while I’m guessing there were multiple reasons, I too smell something funny…
I'm glad that one about racial profiling is in there. Something like that happened to me once and I didn't know how to handle it. One time I volunteered at a local thrift shop in the town I live in, most of the employees are older white women. Well one of them had me in the jewelry section just to help customers and watch over it. Multiple people strolled past it but this one woman who happened to be Hispanic/ Latino walked by to look at the jewelry and the woman that was in charge of me told me to "Keep an eye of her" because "Those type of people tend to steal their jewelry"... I remember thinking "Is she talking about her race right now?? I don't understand" And I tried to be as nice and respectful to the Hispanic/ Latino woman as possible because I KNOW she heard the older woman :/ Guess what?? The woman didn't steal anything (Crazyyy)
I work in a thrift store and the store manager always tells me to keep an eye on Hispanics and black people and I always feel bad for those guys and girls
I remember watching this episode of Shake it Up. It hit really hard because Bella Thorne has Dyslexia in real life and the moment between her and Rocky is amazing.
It made me feel seen, and I was a huge fan of Bella and still am so finding out that she has Dyslexia like I do, and she didn't let it stop her was so inspiring to me
As a mixed Iranian (raised as American, growing up with 911 based racism), I was overjoyed when The Proud Family showed the episode about Islam and Middle Eastern families. Certain holidays are cultural, others religious, and some now bleed to be in between, but it's still about a loving family and a new experience. What I wish they did mention is that the girl whom Penny exchanges families with also had some adjustment difficulties; they just weren't as loudly pronounced and it was more about unlearning a particular lifestyle. *I also appreciate that MsMojo mentioned it would've probably been addressed differently now, too.
The episode of the owl house when luz and amity kiss was, um, comforting to me. I'm lesbian and i have a bi girlfriend so sometimes things are difficult for us but that episode was the one that convinced me to kiss my girlfriend and it made things a lot more comfortable between the two of us. That episode makes me feel like there's always a way to come back from anything we're faced with 🏳️🌈
You really couldn't kiss your girlfriend until a cartoon did it??? That's just so obsured to me Ive openly and publicly kissed my girlfriend like nothing when I was 13, in 1997. Ugh The Lgbtq agenda of today would have this current generation thinking something was off.... But it never was. That's just the liberals who need to be systemically oppressed to fill all thier social needs.... They just have to be brave and stunning over nothing....🙄
@@WillianyAmill I'm glad you never had to deal with homophobia or internalised homophobia but not everyone is so lucky. I'm scared of coming out to my family because they're homophobic and will take any excuse to tear me down. I have friends who wish they could go back to being in denial and thinking they're straight because the verbal abuse they face is too much. I know people who have been called slurs for wearing a rainbow bag. Not even specifically gay just rainbow. The amount of people who think there is something wrong with them because they are LGBTQ+ is astounding and heartbreaking. People are killed and discriminated against on a daily basis because of they are gay, bi or trans and you have the audacity to say people are being dramatic? There is no agenda. There is only the fight for equality. To feel free to be yourself without thinking you're gonna get kicked out of the house or attacked over something you can't control. We're not being dramatic but you are being ignorant
I love how Disney handles these real problems, but the Shake It Up episode that hit me the hardest was when Roxy did the dare and jumped in the lake, but stepped on glass and had to have surgery on her foot, which might lead her to never dance again. When Cece prayed and begged to go back in time and have it be her instead of Roxy, made me cry very hard. Yes, I'm barely 30, but it was very emotional for me because I have a BFF like that whom I'd do anything for and vice versa. I'm also tearing up a little just thinking of that episode.
I haven't watched disney channel for years and I was never a huge fan of most of their live action stuff, but i've always had a huge amount of respect for the show writers and creators who chose to do episodes dealing with such heavy issues. it makes me really happy to see more and more shows handling such important issues and that they're doing it while consulting with proper experts to make sure that they're presenting things in a respectful and appropriate way.
I think the Suite Life gets enough credit for how smart it is. As someone who first watched this show at 17 while not every episode of the series has aged well when its good its really good and almost feels like a show for young adults.
I haven't seen Sydney to the Max, but I'm really surprised that the Disney Channel were allowed to have an episode where it featured having a first period, when I didn't know about it until I was about 11 years old. However, I'm also really happy that they did.
Another example of Gun Saftey: Gargoyles. One of the Gargoyles named Broadway is a huge fan of old timey detective films. When messing around with the Main female leads firearm it actually does fire and hits said character in the shoulder. She suffers from heavy blood loss and while she is okay in the end. There are actually lasting consequences. She's in the hospital for a period of time and when she gets discharged she's in a cast for at least a few episodes. Broadway apologizes profusely and she also says that it's partially on her for not properly storing her weapon and leaving it out. Both very important to gun safety.
Man don't get me started on Gargoyles and the impact it had. One of the lines I still remember to this day was from season 3 when the gargoyles were revealed to the public and people were hating on them for simply existing. Angela asked Goliath about it and him saying ,"Sometimes it is better to appeal to one's hatred, than their compassion" hit hard.
Glad to see that Disney shows are doing so well, almost makes me want to get Disney+ again. Not until i can afford it, but maybe I'll watch some of these eventually
That’s So Raven tried to capitalize on its success as The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) had before it. However, the project never came to be, and people found out more details about the failed attempt when Anneliese Van Der Pol, the actress who played Chelsea, revealed some information about it during an interview about her new movie Vampires Suck (2010).🥰🥰🥰
I think I remember seeing that back then Disney shows were supposed to have a certain amount of seasons. Like 2 or 3 seasons but that’s so raven was such a hit that they gave it more seasons.
That scene on "Smart Guy" with that manager, I would have paid good money to see the reaction on her face when she finds out that her boss is African American
I love watching the Owl House because I can see myself in Luz. I'm a nerdy, teenage, bisexual girl who loves obsessing over my favorite books and TV shows. I remember first watching the show and feeling absolutely ecstatic that I could finally see someone that I could relate to on TV.
Eda's curse as a metaphor for chronic illness hit me hard, especially because at that time I got my diagnosis. It's really awful when you know that your own curse doesn't have a cure, that the best you can do is to live with it, while still fearing it will get so much worse, becoming dependent on your meds and trying to hide your hopelessness because you don't want people to pity you.
If you want more great disability representation, I definitely recommend checking out foster’s home for imaginary friends. Wilt is an amputee, but also an awesome basketball player, an amazing friend and a fleshed out 3-dimensional character with a backstory. He never feels like a token disabled character and he’s such a sweet, kindhearted, lovable guy.
Cannot express the satisfaction I felt when that racist store manager was confronted by her boss without realising it. The moment he drops that he owns it, right after she says "it's none of your business" as if it was fact, not up for debate, is so freaking satisfying, I can't put it into words
15:40 I remember when this episode came out and it put all the girls in our school on edge bc we knew the boys at our school would try this, only a small group did but the teachers put a stop to it pretty quickly (it was a very small middle school)
I forget which show did it but I remember misogyny and stereotypes being tackled at one point. And despite it being written for kids, both topics were handled and addressed very well. And while I don't think the episodes had exactly happy endings with the issues being solved, it was able to shine a light on those types of things happening and how you can handle it, and raise awareness and stand up for what's right.
Proud Family was lowkey woke back in the day. They were way before their time. What about Hannah Montana when they dealt diabetes. That was pretty huge. What about sibling rivalry between Miley and Jackson. Can you do Top 10 Times Soap Operas Tackled Serious Issues.
I love Austin and Ally to death and I’d label it as one of my all time favorite shows and my comfort show. The way they handled bullying was fantastic. The show has aged like fine wine. I honestly think the show had more potential than to be on Disney Channel and could have been on a more mature network like ABC or Freeform. A&A could have tackled more mature topics like LGBTQ+, mental health, drinking, drugs, sexism, racism etc. Am I right or am I right?
I know this has nothing to do with what u wrote but I wanna ask u something I've asked a lot of ppl. Do u wish more Disney Channel shows from the 2010s had gotten movies? I ask this because the ONLY live action show from that decade to get a movie was Good Luck Charlie and I've been wondering whether ppl who were part of or close to that target audience maybe felt it was unfair that Good Luck Charlie got one but the others didn't.
@@musiclover_kb4913 I wish Austin and Ally did, because that show deserved not only a movie but a stage musical. It deserved what Hannah Montana and High School Musical got in terms of press and attention.
@@audreytheausllyologist502 Hmm I disagree because IDK how old u r but I wasn't watching Disney Channel regularly anymore by the early 2010s. I respect your POV tho, but I'm curious, in your opinion, why do u think Good Luck Charlie got a movie but none of the others did? If u ask me, most of the 2010s shows didn't lend themselves to movie format, but what r some other factors that u think may have led to them not getting movies? Cause if u look at the 00s, 5 shows from that decade got movies, 2 of them being theatrical releases (Lizzie McGuire and Hannah Montana).
@@audreytheausllyologist502 Oh OK, I mostly tuned out but made exceptions here and there. The only 3 shows I watched from the 2010s decade were Good Luck Charlie, Girl Meets World and Andi Mack
Gonna be honest, I didn’t really give Sydney to the Max a chance when it first came out and I regret not giving it a chance after the microagression episode came out. It was handled really well and the show didn’t talk down on the audience about it
As somebody’s whose had multiple panic attacks, and get anxious practically every day, these episodes are really good, especially if you are a kid and you feel this way.
what about these: ~hannah montana when Miley has a hard time dating a guy because he's shorter than her ~hannah montana when its revealed that oliver has diabetes ~the suite life when london starves herslelf and maddy binges unhealthy food so they both look "better" for a fashion show (part of this episode was shown, but not he key parts like when london only has water and carrot sticks to eat all day and maddy eats a of bunch burgers and fast food)
I Have A Black Brother-In-Law, And Mixed Race Niece, And I Think I Speak For Everyone When I Say, There Is No Such Thing As Justifiable Racism. So Whatever Happened To That Manager From Smart Guy, She Deserved It
Please don’t call us “people with disabilities”. Lots of us prefer disabled people, identity first language. Though of course go by personal preference when speaking to individuals, can you go with the majority preference in future?
@@rhiannonlewis9459 no no, that’s totally your thing to choose. I’ve just seen a lot of research that’s pointed to a real rise in preference of identity first language. But like I say, on a personal level, I’d always defer to whichever the person I’m talking to preferred x
@@rhiannonlewis9459 that’s totally valid - I see why because people are more likely to comment when they disagree with something like this than agree. People’s personal preferences are always to be respected over anything else. Lots of studies have shown that identity first language is preferred right now, but that hasn’t always been the case and might not always be the case in future. I’m happy to post the studies if that would be helpful? x
I wish more of the shows for younger kids played roles like the ones these shows did. I can see a possible Mickey Mouse Clubhouse/Funhouse thing where simple words can leave unexpected trauma.
See here is were i was lucky. My third, or second grade teacher can’t remember, figured out i was dyslexic. They enrolled me specialized dyslexic classes with other students. My school was always just supportive and open about it so i never felt embarrassed about it. In fact i have always felt a small sense of pride in it.
That episode of Thats so Raven was so eye opening to me, as someone who isn’t black, seeing that these issues existed was so shocking to me and hearing someone be so racist was a lot. That episode taught me a lot
As soon as you showed the Jett Jackson one...my heart began to ache. Lee...oh Lee (Jett Jackson actor)...we still miss you, down here. Gone too soon!!!
As a guy in Felix situation I've encountered a few people like Kim in my life. I'd give them the rundown and make sure they understand that people with disabilities aren't that different from anybody else.
The dyslexia one, "you're twice as tough and the B+ dance" thing was, well, bothersome. My younger brother has dyslexia and it was quite severe. He worked hard, very hard, to over come it. He never played sports, went to recess, or joined clubs. He had to work with specialist and my parents had to fight for his rights in the school system. He is now an amazing adult with several college degrees, but he still has to work hard at things. It's not about his intelligence. He's brilliant. I'd like a show tackling dyslexia, but I also think it should be treated realistically.
Andi Mack was such a massively underrated show and it was one of the best shows I've seen with such amazing Asian representation which meant a lot to me as I grew up without seeing many people like me on television
Amphibia: shows a 13 year old getting killed and tortured Watchmojo: that ain't shit The owl house: has bi characters Watchmojo: damn this is getting serious
@@DLCS-2 "owl House is better" so? Whats that got to do with anything? Also darker moments? Thats cap, name one moment in the owl house that was darker than the ending of Olivia and yunnan
@@linusovery-smith4246 it’s so annoying when people are all like “Owl house is better” like why can’t both be great. I personally like Amphibia more but I acknowledge that the Owl House has its moments too. Also only thing that rivals Olivia Vs Yunnan ending is The Storm from Avatar.
13:17 "a historic moment for Disney channel" but Disney cancels the show just for showing kids if you're a boy or girl doesn't matter who you like, what matters if you're happy with them
"I look at letters, and to me it just looks like Alphabet Soup" I've never tbought of a better way to explain it. As someone who has symptoms of Dyxlexia (in the area of maths and English), I can relate. Sometimes I look at the page an Di add in extra words, or words won't even show up on the page and I don't see them at all. Sometimes I find it hard to read numbers or read a clock and I felt like I would just wake up one day, and not be able to read the clock at all, or I wouldn't be able to see any words on the page and it would be blank. It took me a lot of time to finally speak up about it, and now I'm waiting for a dyxlexia test to be done by my school 🤗
Knock Knock Knocking on Hooty's Door from the Owl House hits the hardest for me We see the effects of child abandonment and not quite knowing yourself through Kings story (as someone who lived with undiagnosed autism all my childhood, I'm constantly plagued with "who would I be without it? Who would I be if it was diagnosed earlier?") Then the effects of Chronic Illnesses and how it affects your relationships and life through Eda's story. It was such a beautiful moment when the scene on the beach went from black and white to colour, because it signifies so much And of course, Luz and Amity. Although that doesn't deal with an issue, it's still amazing to see a wlw on children's media, that's handled perfectly and not on the last episode. As a lesbian, I wish I had this representation when I was younger. It really just was a great episode
I think all of these entries are important, but a few of them are repetitive. Instead of doing multiple of the same issue, the list should be more diverse. For instance, the episode of Girl Meets World where Maya confronts her father that abandoned her should be on this list. The entire episode was centered on forgiveness, but it subverts the viewers expectations when Maya can't forgive her father but instead learns to forgive herself. It was a powerful moment that was heartbreaking, raw and real and it definitely tackled serious issues. The bullying episode was well acted and important as well, but I would argue that parental abandonment is also a serious topic and unlike bullying, you did not cover it on this list already.
Suite Life had an episode where Maddy and London had eating disorders. My favorite episodes of That’s So Raven include the one with the fashion show where she gets photoshopped and body shamed and the episode where she doesn’t get hired for a job because she’s black. Life With Derek also had an episode where a new boy rated all the girls.
11:20 I was in high school when this episode aired. It has stuck with me all these years because I think the way it touched upon eating disorders was very powerful. I had never had one myself but it helped me to be more aware and understanding of those who did.
Gravity Falls: Soos' abandonment issues from his dad walking out on him but not completely abandoning him by sending the occasional card to remind him he still exists out there. Man that hit HARD! It's bad enough his dad abandoned him, but for his dad to even leave a sliver of hope that maybe JUST MAYBE he may come back is such an awful form of psychological torture. Basically keeping his own kid on the hook and holding out hope for something that will never happen.
To make it worse, him getting the cards on his birthday seems like a terrible present and reminder his dad doesn’t care enough to see him.😭
That hits me hard. I need to watch that episode now
Though it was really funny too when his abuelita quietly swore she'd wring his father's neck given the chance. Cutest "why I oughta..." ever.
Being blood related don't make you family.
@@bemusedbandersnatch2069 Abuelita's THE BEST XD Wish we had her on more tbh
The Owl House actually touches on Chronic illness as well with Eda's curse. They show how having a chronic illness affects the whole family, how patients can be marginalized, taken advantage of, and how whether or not you have truly supportive people around you can make things better or a lot worse, but that not everyone knows instinctively how to do that, that some will need to be taught and that's ok as long as they're willing to learn. As someone who has lived with a chronic illness my entire life, it was so beautiful to see such an authentic portrayal in a kids' show and I really wish I'd had that growing up.
And identity crisis with King
Owl house was garbage
@@wanderingoryx3710 Why? For sure anyone who dislikes something has a reason so may I know why?
I think her curse can be interpreted that way and that does make sense I see it more as a mental illness or disorder . In the ep. with her Mother she gets told I can fix this and says I have it under control I have potions that keep it at bay. It is how people who have stuff like ADHD, Depression and other things like. It also has a
Whole ep. where she excepts that it is a part of her and not a issue or bad thing.
Yes, well said! I also think her curse is very relatable to anyone who has a mental illness or other disorder, especially those of us that also take psychiatric medication to cope with it. When I first saw that scene where she said that with the proper treatment it's manageable, I could really relate and I was happy to see such a portrayal when mental illness and other disorders aren't really talked about sadly. Even when they are, I feel like often they neglect to talk about psychiatric medication and how it's a viable course of treatment. Too often I think people view it as a "crutch" or they think medicine changes who you are. There's so much stigma still surrounding mental illness and psychiatric medication. It's not a crutch, and it doesn't change who that person is. The problem, I think, is that people still view mental illnesses as being personality flaws rather than the illnesses they actually are. But anxiety is no more apart of a person's personality than, say, a broken leg or having a cold. Medicine takes away that anxiety (or at least makes it more manageable), the same way you put a cast on a broken leg or give antibiotics to treat an infection. The person may be calmer afterwards, but that does not mean their personality has changed. If anything, that is their TRUE personality. That is what they would have been like if not for the anxiety. Medication does not alter a person's identity, it gives it back to them. It returns control to that person.
When I first started taking medication for my anxiety, I feared that it would change me too, or become a "crutch". And you know what? I did become a lot calmer (it took awhile though, along with some therapy) but rather than change me it gave me the chance to live again. To rediscover who I am, without the anxiety. Anxiety does not define me. I am not my mental illness. My mother was afraid that if I took medication it would turn me into a zombie, make me numb, but we were desperate and gave it a try. It did not turn me into a zombie or make me numb. It restored me, gave me my life back. I wasn't living before, just surviving. And I still feel the full range and breadth of human emotion that everyone else feels. I still feel happy, sad, angry, and yes, even afraid. My medication does not make me incapable of feeling fear, just controls it. But I can still feel fear and I still struggle sometimes with anxiety attacks, but they are more manageable. Now I am thriving, not just surviving. I see the same mistakes made with depression and depression medication. People see depression medication as "happy pills" but they don't make you happy. They just alleviate the depression so you can be happy again. But taking them does not give you any kind of high or make you suddenly happy all the time. Sorry for the long comment, this is just something very near and dear to me so I kinda went off on a tangent.
Actually, the reason Riley's bully is never seen and is treated as a member of the audience is because it was an episode addressing the harassment actress Rowan Blanchard was receiving from certain viewers. It literally is a fourth wall break, although I don't know how effective it was at stopping the behavior.
Probably not at all given the fact some people still act like children when it comes to talking about a tv show character or even a real life person they dislike. It's unfortunately a cycle that will never end in the world
How to dunk on cyberbullies
Nah she earn that hate form what she said
I kind figured that she was being bullied by 'fans' of the show just by the fact that there wasnt an actual bully for her to confront. I wonder if that episode made the comments stop.
@@caitlinpechman3148 No they didn't and she got hate because she blamed everything on the cis white males And saying girls aren't by if they're dating guys
Hannah Montana also had a serious episode where they delt with the death of a parent. Sure Robbie Ray was introduced as a single father at the start of the series, but later in that season they addressed Miley and Jackson's mom's passing (which is assumed to have happened a year or two before the start of the series), with Miley being upset that Robby Ray is ready to move on and start dating again.
Also the horse episode when the horse almost dies and the episode of the identity crisis of celebs, those 2 alongside the one that you mentioned are stand outs in the whole series
Also the episode where we find out Oliver is Diabetic
@@Canonicallycreative that was a pretty controversial episode; it didn't portray the condition correctly so it had to be changed up a bit for the TV.
@@Canonicallycreative Oliver is diabetic!?😨
I remember that episode. Towards the end they talked about diabetes. What a controversial dark episode.
"Girl Meets World" was more lighthearted compared to its parent show, the scene where Riley breaks down over being bullied is a definite standout. I also admired the decision to never actually show the bully on screen, since she was a metaphor for certain audience members who criticised Riley's character for being too annoying.
I even like how it differs from bmw. Cory having a bully was serious but had some of it played for laughs. Glad gmw shows how bullying takes a toll on people to the point the bullied take out their anger or handle it in negative ways
I feel like Boy Meets World touched more on abuse and drinking
Ok so BMW was on ABC which allowed more serious issues to be covered but GMW was on Disney so it allowed less issues to be covered.
I don't understand why they put GMW on Disney to begin with, that was the first mistake. Aside from a couple common issues, the show is pretty ordinary. I don't hate it, but it's nothing compared too BMW. Also is focuses waaaay to much on a "love" triangle between three 14 year olds...
Another really serious scene in gmw is probably the one where Maya tries to forgive her dad for leaving, but can't. She then turns to Cory, who goes "You were never meant to forgive him. But Maya, did you forgive yourself?" and she just broke down into tears because she's always blamed herself for her dad leaving and honestly, it was the most heartbreaking scene in the whole show
I have been in a wheelchair since I was 6 in 1990. The only time I saw a disabled person in cartoons as a child was professor x in X-men. I remember being impressed with how well they handled Felix in Kim Possible when I watched it with my younger sisters. The way Kim acted around him at first was extremely relatable as was the way Ron treated him because most people act like one of those two ways when I first meet them.
Pelswick in 2000 on Nickelodeon was great. The main character was in a wheelchair and had a sense of humor about it. Everyone treated him exactly the same as others, no pity party.
Did you ever see Avatar the Last airbender with the kid who had the wheelchair that could be converted into a paragliding device?
Hey, I know how it feels. I've been in the same situation since birth.😉
I've also looked for representation in all the shows I like. I've hoped that I'd stumble on someone like me in shows who didn't have badly written character growth.
@@BlackSheepNara pelswic was based on another cartoon by same creator who disabled in wheelchair but its dark comondy
That’s So Raven & The Proud Family were shows that celebrated blackness in such a real way. I got Disney+ just to binge watch both! They are true gems 🙌🏾
Uh no proud family is a hot mess the last episode stunk to high heaven
Don't forget Smart Guy
They really are!! I love them :)
I gotta watch proud family tonight lol I miss the Nostalgia
I agree I love those shows I was actually Raven’s #1 fan when the show was on 😂
It's not Disney Channel, but Static Shock actually covered most of those topics all on its own, from racism to dyslexia to gun violence/bullying, but also homelessness, the importance of representation, and loss of a parent.
As well as PG versions of gang violence, drug addiction, stalkers, online predators, and the importance of interacting with the police properly. Among other things. Although I will say probably my favorite episodes of the bunch were the ones with Anansi the African superhero. The way he and static played off each other was the best.
@@bemusedbandersnatch2069 Imagine if Static Shock was given the Invisible treatment.
Hell, they originally wanted to have Richie be gay but that was even harder to accomplish even back then.
@Will N ik but I meant the rated R kind
Static Shock was amazing, I loved it!
Sydney to the Max really doesn't get enough credit to how much issues it's tackled. It's tackled the death of a parent, Microaggressions, Learning disabilities, internet body type stereotypes ECT and I am so glad I started watching it now when I just thought Disney channel had nothing but bad shows now and I relate to Sydney with the death of her mother cause it also happened to me when I was little and I love the show now.
I’m sorry for your loss. I understand what you were saying I grew up with Good Luck Charlie and Shake It Up and the shows like that but I wanted to check out Andi Mack and Sydney to The Max and both were as good as some original shows. Also the episode with Emmy’s learning disorder hits close to home because I have something very similar to that.
@Jasmine N. I have watched it and can explain it so there was a project at the school in Sydney’s time that they were assigned historical figures. And the teacher accidentally assigned them based on their race. So then Sydney is disappointed and Emmy tells everyone her sisters definition of micro aggressions. And then Sydney and everyone else in the class calls their teacher out on that and that’s the episode. I forgot what the Max subplot is but I’m assuming it’s similar.
@@gracebleekman2557 The Max subplot is about some computer club (i think that’s what it was) being run by Leo. But when their club gets on the newspaper, they point out that Max (the only white kid in the club) is the leader because the person writing it assumed he was since he was the only white kid in there. They try calling the person out, but he dodges it and says that Leo is overreacting. And I don’t remember much about the end but i think they get some help from the vice-principal and call the newspaper person out again and it works that time
@@fansandjams yeah thanks I just really remember the main subplots of that show.
I love sydney to the max, its VERY underrated
I learned that I had dyslexia from shake it up. Like my parents had confronted my teachers and asked them what was happening because my spelling and grammar was all over the place. They always said something like “she’ll grow out of it” “every kid is like this” etc. but when I saw this episode and then Bella Thorne a like little blurbs about being dyslexic, I ask my parents if that might be it. With in the week my parents scheduled a test to see if I did and hey what do you know I had it as well as dysgraphia and ADHD. Although we didn’t really figure out I had ADHD until my junior year of high school. But it was a big step in the right direction, I am so thankful for that episode and that Bella told her story, because who knows when we would have found out if not for that episode.
As a little kid with two moms while this show aired, Good luck Charlie really made me happy when I saw a family like mine on tv when even now I don’t see that to much
It’s sad that lgbt families still get little representation, especially on kids shows. Kids should be able to see their families represented
Aww. I still can’t believe Mia Talerico (Charlie) got death threats at FIVE after the episode aired
@@KingOfGaymes you are aware of how small the LGBTQRSTUV community is in comparison to the actual population of this country? Even smaller on the global scale?
@@daflammingtoaster4212 cishet moment
@@daflammingtoaster4212 You know that, even it the LGBT+ population were just 3% of the global population, we'd still be around 233 million people, right?
As in enough to take over Pakistan and take it's place as the 5th more populated country?
I wish more Disney shows touch on big issues like they did in the early 2000s.
Have you ever seen Andi Mack or Good Luck Charlie
@@gracebleekman2557 I seen Good Luck Charlie
They did in Sydney to the max
@@gracebleekman2557 they said “MORE should” they didn’t say that no disney show does lol :)
@@_..jolene.._ I know I just wanted to prove a point I think that five shows do. Don’t get me wrong I grew up with Good Luck Charlie and Shake It Up but I love Sydney to The Max and Andi Mack so much.
If people are wondering why no episodes of _Boy_ Meets World made the list, it’s probably because they’re sticking to series that originally aired on Disney Channel.
But Smart Guy was listed, and that started as an ABC show just like BMW.
@@elizabethb1758 Actually, it originally aired on the WB; but even then it was produced by Walt Disney Television.
@Jasmine N. Yeah, I remember when that show actually used to be a sitcom.
What I liked most about that Kim Possible episode is you would assume Ron the goofy and awkward guy would have had the problems navigating the interactions with Felix, but it was Kim who is usually nearly perfect as she can do anything. It goes to show anyone can make mistakes even if they mean well.
I just want to know how Felix's family can afford that chair.
@@BraeMartin-sw6xk apparently she is a genius in the field of advanced cyber robotics so she probably was able to afford the parts and make it herself.
Body positivity in That’s So Raven. Raven stood up to a magazine who photoshopped her body.
And racism
Even the girl whose body was used was against it.
@@aperson8345 that episode was a pivotal one.
@@DTD110865 it just goes to show how saying no to photoshop is great.
thanks we watched the video
As a young bisexual male, I needed The Owl House when it came out. The representation Luz and Amity were giving is exactly what I needed to accept who I really am, and that I was comfortable with who I am around my family and friends. The Owl House is gonna be a show that I’ll remember for a long time.
Try Shadow hunters as well it is not so much disney but still Freeform.
I'm kind of surprised they didn't include the Girl Meets World episode that addressed Asperger's syndrome. As someone with Asperger's syndrome, this episode truly spoke to me. For those who haven't seen it, the character Farkle is told he might have Asperger's syndrome because of his intelligence and odd behavior. After learning this, his friends help him understand the symptoms. He eventually gets tested and finds out that he doesn't have it, but later discovers his girlfriend does have it. It's possibly the only time the topic of Asperger's syndrome or any autism spectrum disorder was brought up on a show aimed at younger viewers.
yea but not everyone who's intelligent or odd would have it. so it's good they show that as well. a lot of ppl have different types of intelligence: book smarts, life smarts, different skills etc
@@carlyketchem877 theres different kinds of disabilities and degrees of it. people need to be more understanding but also people need to not expect special treatment. people must be accountable for their actions even if theyre disabled but at the same time they shouldnt be bullied or outcast for being different
I don't see many representation of autism and I wish it could.
(Im also autistic on the Asperger side)
I have autism and I was bullied for it
Idk, this episode was very weird. They all acted like it was the worst thing that could happen to him and like he was going to die. The girl was like “NO YOU DONT HAVE IT, NO WAY” or when he said that he did certain autism related things she said he would stop doing them - which was just uncomfortable to watch.
I remember an episode of Lizzie McGuire where she's overwhelmed by worthy causes. Lizzie was pulled into many different directions, not sure where she should devote her time. It got to the point that it was negatively affecting her, so either her friends or her parents told her to pick one or two causes and devote her time to that instead. It made her calm down and she was much happier. The episode sticks with me today because we're told we have to care about literally everything when our brains simply cannot handle that kind of stress. Focusing on a few causes seems to be the better way.
yea but there are so many causes and all are important. it's good to address that no one person can save the world. i have a friend who hosts fundraisers and it's a lot of work, time, commitment, money, research etc.
What episode was that? I don’t remember that and I used to watch the show when it was on
Amphibia also has a lot of serious issues, as well, like toxic relationships.
You could get a whole list out of Disney Channel animated shows - they often feel like the discarded stepchild in comparison to the live action ones, but they have a lot of very interesting stuff. One thing I really like in the Disney Channel animated line up is the use of "Tragic Antagonists" like Esteban from Elena of Avalor or Varian and Cassandra from the Tangled series - sympathetic characters whose flaws and insecurities send them down a very dark path. What could be more "serious" than knowing your friend or relative could turn bad if you fail to help and support them? What could be darker than learning that YOU could turn bad if you were ignored or disrespected too often?
and also death
Finally, someone mentions Amphibia!
@@jaii-3005 the fact that your commenting that with a Marcy profile pic is ..... *wow*
then what about darcy wu
Don't watch sydney to the max often, but the microagression stuff is well handled. It even shows that the microagressors can realize the error of their ways and apologize/change.
It really was handled well!
I've got a sister who's half Hispanic, and she grew up with this friend who was constantly cracking jokes about it.
Saying Out of all of us, my sister should be the one making dinner when we have tacos or enchiladas. Or saying how strange it was that my sister didn't want kids (at the time) because "let's be honest, you may only be half Mexican but even a half Mexican is gonna have a whole lot of kids"
It really bothered her as well as us because she didn't know her dad very well and she didn't like acknowledging she was in any way different from us even if it didn't matter to us as a family that she didn't share the same dad or the same genetics.
She finally snapped one day after her friend insisted they go to a Mexican restaurant and make her order since "clearly you'll be the one who fits in best" and she told her she was sick of the jokes and they hurt more than they realized and she didn't want to hang around them anymore if they couldn't stop.
I didn't see that friend for almost a year. But they must have apologized at some point and worked on it, because they eventually started coming by again, and they didn't make jokes anymore. If they did they usually caught it and apologized.
Its a good thing to address. Microagressors aren't always these horrible people who are racist to the core and can't accept differences. Sometimes they're friends who simply don't realize they're hurting you. So you should always be willing to address the situation cause you might be surprised at how they respond.
It's so easy for everyone to fall into using microaggressions, I would not be surprised if I had let some slip without knowing or realising until later or until called out for it (which I always encourage because I need to know where I mess up if I want to change it). But we can learn, we can grow, we can change if we want to.
I love seeing a list like this, because I feel like people don't give Disney and Disney channel enough credit for the issues they tackle. It feels like everyone is doing everything in their power to hate on Disney these days, so glad to see someone appreciating how they tackle serious issues.
Yeah cause these aren't deep
@@m56214 They are deep, though? Like, they have been doing a great job bringing serious issues to their shows. All of these are deep and well done. As seen from the video, Disney even consulted the proper professionals to help show the story in the best way, and that's deep
@@kingdomkey1385 Then why wasn't Girl Meets World deeper
As an lgbt+ person I must say I don’t like how they pander to homophobic countries like China by barely putting us in their content. It’s always small so it can be censored or cut out. Or when it is finally shown, they get rid of it quickly. They cancelled owl house, probably because the main character is bisexual. I love Disney movies but it hurts a lot that they care more about money than representing people like me who still get harassed and killed for being who we are. A company like Disney actually showing loud and proud that lgbt people are just like everyone else could really change some things. But they won’t.
Because Disney literally thanked the security guards at the concentration camp where China holds their Muslim population.
One issue I wish kid/teen/adult shows will talk about is male abuse, Although I love & grew up on a lot of these shows they're plagued with abuse towards boys as okay when it's not ( No one should be abused ) . I go back and look at the shows I grew up on because of nostalgia & sometimes I cringe when I see the girls hit their male friends/boyfriends & a laugh track goes off but the other way around it would be seen as a serious issue ( all abuse is a serious issue ) , it's a double standard that needs to be addressed .
Me to. I watch recently a video where a woman hit a guy because he watched another women & and laugh, but after reading a comment I realized it not something to laugh at.
(Also this is a prove woman can be physically abusive to man - the guys are bigger/stronger don't mean anything)
I completely agree. Guys can get abused/raped and everyone laughs it off but it can effect anyone
I remember watching that specific Raven episode on racism, it spoke to me at such a young age. The show taught me many life lessons from a black perspective as well
Smart guy had many serious moments. Another one was the predator episode. That episode got very serious. Honestly might beat the racism episode. I was very creeped out when I first watched it.
What happened in the predator episode? I’ve never heard of it or seen it before
@@amyploudre4510 ok well. The main character tj wants his dad to buy a video game for him. His dad disagrees so him and his cousin decide to get a bootleg version of the game that a kid is selling in a chat room. They have to make the exchange in person. When they get there, they realize the kid is a middle aged man. His cousin convinces him to stay and play the game. They start playing and are having a great time until the man tells them to take off their clothes to play the game. They immediately disagree so the man tries to convince them by showing them a photo album of his other kid victims playing without clothes.
@@amyploudre4510 it’s tied with another episode as being the highest rated episode of the show.
@@carriel9954 thank you so much for the info. That does seem very disturbing, but I’m glad it was addressed to show people to be aware of those situations
I love it when sitcoms talk about serious issues and still include some comedy without ruining the moment
The fact is we ALL can take something from all these episodes.
I'm so glad they included "The Famous Jett Jackson" on this list! That show is so underrated.
Jett Jackson was the realest
guess he's not really famous.....
sorry.
As someone who was relentlessly bullied by classmates, teachers and staff, and even a principal; I feel exactly how Riley does
Wait the principal bullied you, why
God bless you, I hope you are now healing from that awful experience. You are a very important light and your life makes this world a little bit brighter. Sending hugs, love ya 🌻
@@Weepingwillow14 Because my lips were chapped, didn’t say it to my face; but did say it to my mom
@@paolamiranda9215 ty! And I am.
I remember the "Good Luck Charlie" episode and it was amazing, especially the part that everyone doesn't like the dad's bug stories and just went with it so well
That episode in Austin and Ally when Trish was getting bullied made me cry. She acts so strong then she hides to cry. 🥺🥺🥺
Not Disney Channel but still Disney, Gargoyles did an incredible job addressing gun safety, and actually allowed for the consequences of the episode to be felt throughout the rest of the show. Detective Elisa Maza, the character harmed in the episode, goes several episodes on crutches as only the first step of a ripple of consequences. Meanwhile Broadway, the character that accidentally shot her, despite admitting his own mistakes and hearing Eliza admit her own fault in not securing her gun properly, spends the entire rest of the series hating guns and going out of his way to destroy them when given the opportunity. Any show can get serious, but it takes a special show to let what happened linger like an actual trauma
Glad Andi Mack made the list three times, it deserved it! Such a good show and I really hope they bring it back someday. It would be an even greater show aimed at teens instead of kids.
It was aimed at teens. U think a bunch of lil kids understand having to come out or different relationships family wise😭 we definitely understand it better as teens especially me cuz I’m raised by my grandma and I have to hide the fact I like girls but ye
It's a great show, even though I don't watch it much.
@@0nlytati.2x I don't understand why you have to hide liking girls to her...I just realized your most probably a woman😳
@@meliodas69420 i gotta hide it cuz she would probably hurt me or out me to my entire family and kick me out they super strict and Christian. But im 17 rn I graduated hs in May soo yea ill be fine🤣
@@0nlytati.2x oof hopefully you can get a good job and stable money supply once or if you come out and tell them. I doubt they'd lend money after hearing the news lol😂.
The Owl House thing would have been a great step for Disney if they hadn't axed the third season
Well, the fans are fighting Disney to get more Owl House content.
For what little it’s worth, it’s not completely axed, there will be a shorter season of a handful of longer than normal episode, but I agree, it’s total trash and I’m torn between so grateful it exists, and so mad that it’s getting so little time to exist!
Disney is stupid for cutting the season 3 for 44 minutes long in my opinion is because of the LGTB content in the show
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And that dumb executive thinks it doesn’t fit the "Disney brand".
Star Vs, and those Damsels in Distress aren’t good Disney Brand!!! And neither is Rey!!!!
@@multiverse_media2023 Yep! Allegedly if has something to do with them gearing the more serialized content to Disney Plus and pulling it from Disney now, but not having started TOH on Disney Plus until it was way too lage or something and therefore having less ratings to go on it so they’re claiming low ratings on Disney Plus even though it trended there like more than once and also would have done so much better if they didn’t insist on withholding season one for months and months and still not having part one of season 2 up last I checked. Like literally the cancellation decision was made before they even had season one on their site. TL;DR, there are allegedly reasonable explanations, and creators including Dana say it wasn’t homophobia, but I feel like she probably can’t say it without losing her career even if it was true, and while I’m guessing there were multiple reasons, I too smell something funny…
Disney gives us all this yet still aren’t prepared for a grown up Lizzie McGuire…..
I am still really angry that got canceled.
I'm glad that one about racial profiling is in there. Something like that happened to me once and I didn't know how to handle it.
One time I volunteered at a local thrift shop in the town I live in, most of the employees are older white women. Well one of them had me in the jewelry section just to help customers and watch over it. Multiple people strolled past it but this one woman who happened to be Hispanic/ Latino walked by to look at the jewelry and the woman that was in charge of me told me to "Keep an eye of her" because "Those type of people tend to steal their jewelry"...
I remember thinking "Is she talking about her race right now?? I don't understand" And I tried to be as nice and respectful to the Hispanic/ Latino woman as possible because I KNOW she heard the older woman :/ Guess what?? The woman didn't steal anything (Crazyyy)
I work in a thrift store and the store manager always tells me to keep an eye on Hispanics and black people and I always feel bad for those guys and girls
I remember watching this episode of Shake it Up. It hit really hard because Bella Thorne has Dyslexia in real life and the moment between her and Rocky is amazing.
It made me feel seen, and I was a huge fan of Bella and still am so finding out that she has Dyslexia like I do, and she didn't let it stop her was so inspiring to me
Felix's chair was badass. He was also funny as hell and I liked seeing Ron with another male friend. I miss Kim Possible.
As a mixed Iranian (raised as American, growing up with 911 based racism), I was overjoyed when The Proud Family showed the episode about Islam and Middle Eastern families. Certain holidays are cultural, others religious, and some now bleed to be in between, but it's still about a loving family and a new experience. What I wish they did mention is that the girl whom Penny exchanges families with also had some adjustment difficulties; they just weren't as loudly pronounced and it was more about unlearning a particular lifestyle.
*I also appreciate that MsMojo mentioned it would've probably been addressed differently now, too.
The episode of the owl house when luz and amity kiss was, um, comforting to me. I'm lesbian and i have a bi girlfriend so sometimes things are difficult for us but that episode was the one that convinced me to kiss my girlfriend and it made things a lot more comfortable between the two of us. That episode makes me feel like there's always a way to come back from anything we're faced with 🏳️🌈
You really couldn't kiss your girlfriend until a cartoon did it???
That's just so obsured to me Ive openly and publicly kissed my girlfriend like nothing when I was 13, in 1997.
Ugh The Lgbtq agenda of today would have this current generation thinking something was off.... But it never was. That's just the liberals who need to be systemically oppressed to fill all thier social needs.... They just have to be brave and stunning over nothing....🙄
@@WillianyAmill I'm glad you never had to deal with homophobia or internalised homophobia but not everyone is so lucky.
I'm scared of coming out to my family because they're homophobic and will take any excuse to tear me down.
I have friends who wish they could go back to being in denial and thinking they're straight because the verbal abuse they face is too much.
I know people who have been called slurs for wearing a rainbow bag. Not even specifically gay just rainbow.
The amount of people who think there is something wrong with them because they are LGBTQ+ is astounding and heartbreaking.
People are killed and discriminated against on a daily basis because of they are gay, bi or trans and you have the audacity to say people are being dramatic?
There is no agenda. There is only the fight for equality. To feel free to be yourself without thinking you're gonna get kicked out of the house or attacked over something you can't control.
We're not being dramatic but you are being ignorant
@@eily106red8 "we're not being dramatic but you're being ignorant" is probably the best slam I've ever heard and will definitely be using it
@@jojobeanmc thank you, I can die happy knowing I've had my iconic moment 😌
@@WillianyAmill are you on god a lesbian and a republican? Trees voting for chainsaws I swear.
I love how Disney handles these real problems, but the Shake It Up episode that hit me the hardest was when Roxy did the dare and jumped in the lake, but stepped on glass and had to have surgery on her foot, which might lead her to never dance again. When Cece prayed and begged to go back in time and have it be her instead of Roxy, made me cry very hard. Yes, I'm barely 30, but it was very emotional for me because I have a BFF like that whom I'd do anything for and vice versa. I'm also tearing up a little just thinking of that episode.
I haven't watched disney channel for years and I was never a huge fan of most of their live action stuff, but i've always had a huge amount of respect for the show writers and creators who chose to do episodes dealing with such heavy issues. it makes me really happy to see more and more shows handling such important issues and that they're doing it while consulting with proper experts to make sure that they're presenting things in a respectful and appropriate way.
I would probably say the Good Luck Charlie episode with the cheating should be on this list because it was important.
So many shows already use cheating as dramatic narrative fodder. It's already well covered in many shows before and after it aired
@@devonmunn5728 True thank you.
except teddy got back with spencer :/
@@mi1kguts Yeah that really was horrible but luckily after she was with Bo and we love Bo.
I think the Suite Life gets enough credit for how smart it is. As someone who first watched this show at 17 while not every episode of the series has aged well when its good its really good and almost feels like a show for young adults.
The body dysmorphia episodes spoke to me a lot. I was never overweight, just a ‘bigger’ kid, made to feel bad for not being super skinny
I wish there was more representation for indigenous people and people with disabilities that are accurate and positive
Pbs has a show called " molly of denali" native Alaskin. Its cute. Its from a childs perspective
@@That.Lady.withtheYarn oh wow. That’s great. Thxs for letting me know.
I agree especially different disabilities beside wheelchair users and the mentally disabled
Penny Proud attacked sexisum for wanting to join the football team
I haven't seen Sydney to the Max, but I'm really surprised that the Disney Channel were allowed to have an episode where it featured having a first period, when I didn't know about it until I was about 11 years old. However, I'm also really happy that they did.
that's good. they should discuss it.
It’s awesome to hear that they wrote CC having Dyslexia in the show because Bella Throne is dyslexic in real life
Another example of Gun Saftey: Gargoyles.
One of the Gargoyles named Broadway is a huge fan of old timey detective films. When messing around with the Main female leads firearm it actually does fire and hits said character in the shoulder. She suffers from heavy blood loss and while she is okay in the end. There are actually lasting consequences. She's in the hospital for a period of time and when she gets discharged she's in a cast for at least a few episodes. Broadway apologizes profusely and she also says that it's partially on her for not properly storing her weapon and leaving it out. Both very important to gun safety.
Dang I need to watch that
@@honeytree5419 sAMEEEE
Man don't get me started on Gargoyles and the impact it had. One of the lines I still remember to this day was from season 3 when the gargoyles were revealed to the public and people were hating on them for simply existing. Angela asked Goliath about it and him saying ,"Sometimes it is better to appeal to one's hatred, than their compassion" hit hard.
Glad to see that Disney shows are doing so well, almost makes me want to get Disney+ again. Not until i can afford it, but maybe I'll watch some of these eventually
That’s so raven had so many serious moments. I’m not surprised it’s on the list 2-3 times. Proud family too.
That’s So Raven tried to capitalize on its success as The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) had before it. However, the project never came to be, and people found out more details about the failed attempt when Anneliese Van Der Pol, the actress who played Chelsea, revealed some information about it during an interview about her new movie Vampires Suck (2010).🥰🥰🥰
I think I remember seeing that back then Disney shows were supposed to have a certain amount of seasons. Like 2 or 3 seasons but that’s so raven was such a hit that they gave it more seasons.
Andi Mack was a gem of a show! Wish it would have aired when I was a preteen because I could have used the info on panic attacks.
Same!
That scene on "Smart Guy" with that manager, I would have paid good money to see the reaction on her face when she finds out that her boss is African American
I love watching the Owl House because I can see myself in Luz. I'm a nerdy, teenage, bisexual girl who loves obsessing over my favorite books and TV shows. I remember first watching the show and feeling absolutely ecstatic that I could finally see someone that I could relate to on TV.
Felix renton from Kim Possible is actually funny
His spirit is just...
See the person not the disability,race,gender,etc.
I'm amazed that so much progress through Disney channel shows a lot of serious stuff while still make it memorable and impactful.
Eda's curse as a metaphor for chronic illness hit me hard, especially because at that time I got my diagnosis. It's really awful when you know that your own curse doesn't have a cure, that the best you can do is to live with it, while still fearing it will get so much worse, becoming dependent on your meds and trying to hide your hopelessness because you don't want people to pity you.
I loved seeing the way the friend supported having a friend having a panic attack in andi Mack.
If you want more great disability representation, I definitely recommend checking out foster’s home for imaginary friends. Wilt is an amputee, but also an awesome basketball player, an amazing friend and a fleshed out 3-dimensional character with a backstory. He never feels like a token disabled character and he’s such a sweet, kindhearted, lovable guy.
Cannot express the satisfaction I felt when that racist store manager was confronted by her boss without realising it.
The moment he drops that he owns it, right after she says "it's none of your business" as if it was fact, not up for debate, is so freaking satisfying, I can't put it into words
I cackled. I wish they hadn’t cut it there. I wanted to see her reaction.
15:40 I remember when this episode came out and it put all the girls in our school on edge bc we knew the boys at our school would try this, only a small group did but the teachers put a stop to it pretty quickly (it was a very small middle school)
I forget which show did it but I remember misogyny and stereotypes being tackled at one point. And despite it being written for kids, both topics were handled and addressed very well. And while I don't think the episodes had exactly happy endings with the issues being solved, it was able to shine a light on those types of things happening and how you can handle it, and raise awareness and stand up for what's right.
Proud Family was lowkey woke back in the day. They were way before their time. What about Hannah Montana when they dealt diabetes. That was pretty huge. What about sibling rivalry between Miley and Jackson. Can you do Top 10 Times Soap Operas Tackled Serious Issues.
I think Disney didn’t let the diabetes episode out
A sibling rivalry isn’t that serious, it’s just how all siblings are. This is just about serious issues being tackled.
Hannah montana has dealt with some serious topics like being on border of losing a pet but the sibling rivalry wasn't that serious tbh
I love Austin and Ally to death and I’d label it as one of my all time favorite shows and my comfort show. The way they handled bullying was fantastic. The show has aged like fine wine.
I honestly think the show had more potential than to be on Disney Channel and could have been on a more mature network like ABC or Freeform. A&A could have tackled more mature topics like LGBTQ+, mental health, drinking, drugs, sexism, racism etc. Am I right or am I right?
I know this has nothing to do with what u wrote but I wanna ask u something I've asked a lot of ppl. Do u wish more Disney Channel shows from the 2010s had gotten movies? I ask this because the ONLY live action show from that decade to get a movie was Good Luck Charlie and I've been wondering whether ppl who were part of or close to that target audience maybe felt it was unfair that Good Luck Charlie got one but the others didn't.
@@musiclover_kb4913 I wish Austin and Ally did, because that show deserved not only a movie but a stage musical. It deserved what Hannah Montana and High School Musical got in terms of press and attention.
@@audreytheausllyologist502 Hmm I disagree because IDK how old u r but I wasn't watching Disney Channel regularly anymore by the early 2010s. I respect your POV tho, but I'm curious, in your opinion, why do u think Good Luck Charlie got a movie but none of the others did? If u ask me, most of the 2010s shows didn't lend themselves to movie format, but what r some other factors that u think may have led to them not getting movies? Cause if u look at the 00s, 5 shows from that decade got movies, 2 of them being theatrical releases (Lizzie McGuire and Hannah Montana).
@@musiclover_kb4913 I think maybe budgeting, maybe they didn’t care. Also I’m 23, and after A&A I wasn’t watching Disney Channel as regularly either.
@@audreytheausllyologist502 Oh OK, I mostly tuned out but made exceptions here and there. The only 3 shows I watched from the 2010s decade were Good Luck Charlie, Girl Meets World and Andi Mack
One reason Disney has been so successful over the years.
Seeing how "dated" the quality of the image of some of the old Disney shows look has aged me like 50 years. I remember when HD was so "detailed"
well tech changes rapidly
Girl Meets World I feel tackled another serious issue, and that being abandonment issues with Maya and her father.
Now I want to watch Girl Meets World because I also have abandonment issues with my father.
The Austin and Ally one is even sadder because of how people make fun of Raini in real life 😔
Gonna be honest, I didn’t really give Sydney to the Max a chance when it first came out and I regret not giving it a chance after the microagression episode came out. It was handled really well and the show didn’t talk down on the audience about it
As somebody’s whose had multiple panic attacks, and get anxious practically every day, these episodes are really good, especially if you are a kid and you feel this way.
what about these:
~hannah montana when Miley has a hard time dating a guy because he's shorter than her
~hannah montana when its revealed that oliver has diabetes
~the suite life when london starves herslelf and maddy binges unhealthy food so they both look "better" for a fashion show (part of this episode was shown, but not he key parts like when london only has water and carrot sticks to eat all day and maddy eats a of bunch burgers and fast food)
Zendaya’s boyfriend Tom Holland also has dyslexia
That’s so Raven also tackled fast food chains and unhealthy diets.
Honestly it was probably the show that covered the most real things.
I Have A Black Brother-In-Law, And Mixed Race Niece, And I Think I Speak For Everyone When I Say, There Is No Such Thing As Justifiable Racism. So Whatever Happened To That Manager From Smart Guy, She Deserved It
Although it’s not really a Disney series, I just love how that particular episode of “Smart Guy” ended.
Number 20 really hits close to home. I started having anxiety and panic attacks at a very young age and it was scary.
Please don’t call us “people with disabilities”. Lots of us prefer disabled people, identity first language. Though of course go by personal preference when speaking to individuals, can you go with the majority preference in future?
I prefer being called people with disabilities instead of a disabled person. Because we are people with disabilities. Sorry that you’re offended
@@rhiannonlewis9459 no no, that’s totally your thing to choose. I’ve just seen a lot of research that’s pointed to a real rise in preference of identity first language. But like I say, on a personal level, I’d always defer to whichever the person I’m talking to preferred x
I'm also with the person with disabilities, not keen on the disabled person. Person before the disability.
@@booksandbrains3930 It seems like you’re trying to push your personal preference and ignoring the majority
@@rhiannonlewis9459 that’s totally valid - I see why because people are more likely to comment when they disagree with something like this than agree. People’s personal preferences are always to be respected over anything else. Lots of studies have shown that identity first language is preferred right now, but that hasn’t always been the case and might not always be the case in future. I’m happy to post the studies if that would be helpful? x
I already knew “True Colors” was going to be number one. That’s my favorite episode. Amen.
I wish more of the shows for younger kids played roles like the ones these shows did. I can see a possible Mickey Mouse Clubhouse/Funhouse thing where simple words can leave unexpected trauma.
the andi mack gun safety PSA really hit me hard. im so glad they included that because this generation really needs it.
See here is were i was lucky. My third, or second grade teacher can’t remember, figured out i was dyslexic. They enrolled me specialized dyslexic classes with other students. My school was always just supportive and open about it so i never felt embarrassed about it. In fact i have always felt a small sense of pride in it.
That episode of Thats so Raven was so eye opening to me, as someone who isn’t black, seeing that these issues existed was so shocking to me and hearing someone be so racist was a lot. That episode taught me a lot
As soon as you showed the Jett Jackson one...my heart began to ache. Lee...oh Lee (Jett Jackson actor)...we still miss you, down here. Gone too soon!!!
As a guy in Felix situation I've encountered a few people like Kim in my life. I'd give them the rundown and make sure they understand that people with disabilities aren't that different from anybody else.
The dyslexia one, "you're twice as tough and the B+ dance" thing was, well, bothersome. My younger brother has dyslexia and it was quite severe. He worked hard, very hard, to over come it. He never played sports, went to recess, or joined clubs. He had to work with specialist and my parents had to fight for his rights in the school system. He is now an amazing adult with several college degrees, but he still has to work hard at things. It's not about his intelligence. He's brilliant. I'd like a show tackling dyslexia, but I also think it should be treated realistically.
Andi Mack was such a massively underrated show and it was one of the best shows I've seen with such amazing Asian representation which meant a lot to me as I grew up without seeing many people like me on television
Amphibia: shows a 13 year old getting killed and tortured
Watchmojo: that ain't shit
The owl house: has bi characters
Watchmojo: damn this is getting serious
Owl house is just better and has darker episodes...
@@DLCS-2 "owl House is better" so? Whats that got to do with anything?
Also darker moments? Thats cap, name one moment in the owl house that was darker than the ending of Olivia and yunnan
@@linusovery-smith4246 it’s so annoying when people are all like “Owl house is better” like why can’t both be great. I personally like Amphibia more but I acknowledge that the Owl House has its moments too. Also only thing that rivals Olivia Vs Yunnan ending is The Storm from Avatar.
I hate how that was overlooked
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"a historic moment for Disney channel"
but Disney cancels the show just for showing kids if you're a boy or girl doesn't matter who you like, what matters if you're happy with them
Facts
Plus it wasn’t a historical moment anyways cause there was a gay character in The Lodge long before Andi Mack came out.
@@_..jolene.._ It was an historic moment because Andi was not only gay, but also the main character
@@giuliapicchiotti andi wasnt, it was cyrus
@@giuliapicchiotti Andi’s story had her dealt with the realization that her sister was in fact her mom since the pilot.
"I look at letters, and to me it just looks like Alphabet Soup"
I've never tbought of a better way to explain it. As someone who has symptoms of Dyxlexia (in the area of maths and English), I can relate. Sometimes I look at the page an Di add in extra words, or words won't even show up on the page and I don't see them at all. Sometimes I find it hard to read numbers or read a clock and I felt like I would just wake up one day, and not be able to read the clock at all, or I wouldn't be able to see any words on the page and it would be blank.
It took me a lot of time to finally speak up about it, and now I'm waiting for a dyxlexia test to be done by my school 🤗
Knock Knock Knocking on Hooty's Door from the Owl House hits the hardest for me
We see the effects of child abandonment and not quite knowing yourself through Kings story (as someone who lived with undiagnosed autism all my childhood, I'm constantly plagued with "who would I be without it? Who would I be if it was diagnosed earlier?")
Then the effects of Chronic Illnesses and how it affects your relationships and life through Eda's story. It was such a beautiful moment when the scene on the beach went from black and white to colour, because it signifies so much
And of course, Luz and Amity. Although that doesn't deal with an issue, it's still amazing to see a wlw on children's media, that's handled perfectly and not on the last episode. As a lesbian, I wish I had this representation when I was younger.
It really just was a great episode
Disney is doing good with teaching people real problems.
I think all of these entries are important, but a few of them are repetitive. Instead of doing multiple of the same issue, the list should be more diverse. For instance, the episode of Girl Meets World where Maya confronts her father that abandoned her should be on this list. The entire episode was centered on forgiveness, but it subverts the viewers expectations when Maya can't forgive her father but instead learns to forgive herself. It was a powerful moment that was heartbreaking, raw and real and it definitely tackled serious issues. The bullying episode was well acted and important as well, but I would argue that parental abandonment is also a serious topic and unlike bullying, you did not cover it on this list already.
Just learned about so many shows I had never even heard of. Sydney to the Max? Andi Mack? Wonderful that Disney has shows like that
Andi Mack was a surprisingly great show. I highly recommend checking it out if you get the chance.
Suite Life had an episode where Maddy and London had eating disorders. My favorite episodes of That’s So Raven include the one with the fashion show where she gets photoshopped and body shamed and the episode where she doesn’t get hired for a job because she’s black. Life With Derek also had an episode where a new boy rated all the girls.
degrassi had an episode where they rated girls as well. dave rated alli and she was upset but he wanted her to notice him
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Ron: No fancy Cyber Chair stuff!
Felix: oh like i need that to beat you
i know this is a serious topic but that was so damn savage-
Both “Boy Meets World” and “Girl Meets World” dealt with serious issues.
11:20 I was in high school when this episode aired. It has stuck with me all these years because I think the way it touched upon eating disorders was very powerful. I had never had one myself but it helped me to be more aware and understanding of those who did.
These shows are able to project a message that are huge in scale and scope and make it understandable and impactful for all ages.
The crazy thing is I never seen most of these shows I just cried with your explanation