Parents' Guide to

My Perfect Landing

By Stephanie Morgan, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

A young gymnast navigates life challenges in a new city.

TV Netflix Drama 2023
My Perfect Landing TV show poster: 6 young female gymnasts stand together wearing pink uniforms

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  • My perfect Landing TV show screenshot: A woman looks at a young female gymnast with concern on the sidelines.

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brieann
brieann Parent of 8-year-old
June 11, 2024
age 8+

Warm, gentle show about gymnastics, family, and friendships

Good show with warm family relationships. Both the girl main character and her younger brother have engaging storylines and good friends. The "mean girl" gymnastics competitor is a little overdone, but her bad behavior is mostly overshadowed by the supportive friendships. Gymnastics is a core element of the show, but the competitions are local and relatively low stakes -- in other words, what most sporty kids will be experiencing in late elementary/middle school. Girls and boys in the show are shown taking school seriously, and really caring about family, sports, music/dance, and friendships, which is nice. A lack of communication between mother and daughter is core to the major storyline, and there's a lot of tween eye-rolling and "whatevers," which aren't awesome, but all in all, the show is pretty gentle and positive. My 8yo daughter and I have really enjoyed watching the show so far!
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What's the Story?

MY PERFECT LANDING follows Jenny Cortez (Morgan Wigle) and her family's move from Miami to Toronto to take over the family gymnastics gym. Together they navigate challenges, including a new school, gymnastics team, and family dynamics.

Is It Any Good?

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This Canadian show is a feel-good story with diverse characters. My Perfect Landing focuses on physical achievement and friendship instead of the snark and themes of romantic interest that are typical in pre-teen dramas made for young girl audiences. While some settings feel staged, the real gymnast actors add authenticity to the gymnastic scenes, making them a highlight. While the show does highlight female camaraderie, it's a shame that the plot follows a stereotypical storyline of a queen bee girl bullying others to keep her spot in the pecking order. The ongoing tensions with Jenny's mom not letting her compete to her potential also get frustrating but, overall, it's a solid underdog story with valuable lessons for its audience.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about dealing with change. Moving to a new city brings many challenges for Jenny and her family. When was a time you faced a significant change? How did you adapt?

  • Discuss how Jenny's commitment to gymnastics and her family's support plays a crucial role in her success. What are some goals you have that require hard work?

  • Jenny experiences both support and competition in her gymnastics journey. What does healthy competition look like, and how can you be supportive of others, even in competitive environments?

  • The show's diverse cast provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of representation in media. Why is it important to see people from different backgrounds and cultures on TV?

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