The Baby-Sitters Club - Netflix Season 2 Review

Attention, Baby-Sitters Club. We have a lot to discuss today.

Season 2 of The Baby-Sitters Club was released to Netflix in 2021. The girls continue in their babysitting adventures. Aside from babysitting, the girls also deal with the usual life norms like family, friendships, and growing up.

I couldn’t wait to watch the second season of The Baby-Sitters Club. This is my favorite book series. I collected all the graphic novels. Dealing with relatable themes like coming-of-age, family, and friendships, The Baby-Sitters Club should be watched by all young audiences.

Returning to reprise their roles, Sophie Grace, Momona Tamada, Shay Rudolph, and Malia Baker were excellent. Joining the cast, Kyndra Sanchez takes over the role of Dawn. I didn’t even notice the change until finishing the season! The characters are developed well.

Vivian Watson and Anais Lee join the club. To me, I didn’t find their characters necessary. The core cast is the main focus. Mallory and Jessi don’t add much to the stories, and barely take part in the baby-sitting scenarios. There were too many characters, creating more stories than we needed.

Each character goes through similar dilemmas. I love how the girls connect to their characters. They are strong actors, evoking incredible ranges of anger, sadness, and lingering excitement.

You don’t have to agree with all the character's decisions. For example, Kristy is not the best leader, sometimes putting her friends down and disagreeing with ideas. That’s all a part of her character. We all have our own ways of dealing with issues that may involve pushing others away.

Their friendship is believable. All friendships are not perfect in the beginning. Each character has a different friendship with one another. That was a good idea. When you think about it, we all have a different dynamic within a large friend group. Having their spats and disagreements, learning to understand one another's quirks is the right thing.

Alicia Silverstone, Marc Evan Jackson, Jessica Elaina Eason, Mark Feuerstein, Sophia Reid-Gantzert, and most of the cast from the first season reprise their roles. The best character award goes to Janine (Aya Furukawa). I look forward to seeing where her arc goes in the future.

This show is surprisingly emotional. One episode really spoke to me. We have all lost a significant member of our families. Audiences are taught the right ways to deal with grief.

Most themes are recurring from the first season, but these themes challenge viewers. Not just the kids, the adults are also evolving. Even in adulthood, we continue to grow. The kid's stories mixed in with the adults more. It’s okay to ask your parents for any advice that you need.

This series is open to sexuality, gender, and serious topics. Relationships are also another theme. Early teen years are tough, especially trying to understand love.

The final episode of season 2 evoked a genuine scene among the cast. They all stood up for each other which was heartwarming. It is a wholesome series. Writers modernized elements from the book series. I like how the writers updated themes from the book series.

Rachel Shukert adapted this series for all young audiences so nobody would ever feel alone. She worked well with the cast, developing storylines. The Baby-Sitters Club is the best example for any viewers who are experiencing similar issues.

I wish that this show was around during my early teen years. It doesn’t matter how old you are to watch this series. I’m in my 20s, and I still found it relatable. Go watch The Baby-Sitters Club series on Netflix. The girl's friendship makes your day.