--- title: "The Baby-Sitters Club: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/the-baby-sitters-club/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/the-baby-sitters-club" critics_score: 90 critics_reviews: 9 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # The Baby-Sitters Club (2020): what the critics said Critics' score 90 from 9 reviews: 9 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative. The reviews are uniformly positive about The Baby-Sitters Club, with praise centred on its young ensemble and its careful updating of the books. Critics repeatedly single out the cast’s chemistry, the girls’ distinct personalities and the warmth of their friendships and family relationships. The adaptation’s inclusiveness is widely welcomed, as is its ability to take childhood worries seriously while making room for wider social questions. Across the reviews, sincerity and respect for young viewers are recurring strengths. There is no clear dissent among these nine reviews, and the supplied accounts identify no substantial recurring reservation. Differences concern emphasis more than judgement: The Guardian particularly values the humour and natural handling of feminist themes, while The AV Club’s season-two review stresses the balance between serious subjects and lighthearted storytelling. The consensus is that the series preserves the books’ appeal without treating their original world as something that cannot change. ## The AV Club — Saloni Gajjar Rating A. 6 October 2021. The critic finds season two a joyful, charming escape that balances serious themes with lighthearted storytelling. She especially praises the young cast’s chemistry and the show’s nuanced portrayal of friendships and family life. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/the-baby-sitters-club-is-just-as-pure-and-charming-in-s-1847793962) ## IndieWire — Kristen Lopez Rating A-. 29 June 2020. Lopez praises the series as warm, sincere summer fun that makes the books’ characters feel vivid and relatable. She especially singles out the young cast’s performances and the inclusive, cohesive ensemble. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/the-baby-sitters-club-netflix-review-1234570311/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Robyn Bahr Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 2 July 2020. Bahr finds the adaptation wholesome, breezy, and among Netflix’s best shows. She especially praises its colorful production design and careful updating of the original stories. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/baby-sitters-club-review-1301464/) ## Vulture — Kathryn VanArendonk Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 29 June 2020. The critic finds the series a comforting, delightful adaptation that preserves the books’ warmth while updating their concerns for 2020. She praises its earnest treatment of seemingly small childhood problems alongside weighty social issues. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-baby-sitters-club-netflix-adaptation-review.html) ## Variety — Caroline Framke Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 29 June 2020. Framke finds the series warm, sincere and empathetic, successfully updating the books without losing their spirit. She especially praises its thoughtful portrayals of the girls’ distinct storylines and its respectful treatment of young viewers. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2020/tv/reviews/baby-sitters-club-netflix-review-1234693080/) ## The Guardian — Lucy Mangan Fi1m's normalised score 82/100 (inferred from the text). 3 July 2020. Mangan finds the series a funny, fresh reimagining that balances contemporary themes with old-fashioned charm. She especially praises its light, cross-generational touches and the natural, humorous handling of feminist themes. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jul/03/the-baby-sitters-club-review-tween-netflix-reboot) ## Den of Geek — Kayti Burt Rating 5/5. 29 June 2020. The critic praises the series as a smart, hopeful adaptation that celebrates girlhood while balancing nostalgia with a contemporary perspective. She singles out its inclusive character development and thoughtful expansion of the original world. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/netflix-baby-sitters-club-review-spoiler-free/) ## Paste — Alexis Gunderson Rating 9.7/10. 1 July 2020. Gunderson finds the adaptation delightful, clever, and emotionally rich. She especially praises the young cast’s chemistry and the series’ thoughtful update of the books’ progressive spirit. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/the-baby-sitters-club/the-babysitters-club-review) ## The Ringer — Katie Baker Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 2 July 2020. Baker finds the adaptation a warm, successful blend of nostalgia and modern relevance. She praises its faithful handling of the books while updating representation and social issues for a new generation. [Read the review](https://www.theringer.com/2020/07/02/tv/baby-sitters-club-netflix-book-adaptation) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/the-baby-sitters-club.md