Just Add Magic is an exciting magical mystery kids series, if you were a Nickelodeon child, series like this should not be new to you. The series was adapted from a 2010 middle-grade fantasy novel of the same name by Cindy Callaghan. It follows three friends; Kelly, Hannah and Darbie, who finds a old cookbook with weird recipes and spices they've never heard.
I've always loved magical shows, shows that are mystical with a tinge of mystery. It's a show from my childhood, it aired on Nickelodeon at a particular time and I was not privileged enough to watch it without being disturbed,so I did what anyone with a lot of time on their hands would do, I binged the whole 3 season under 24 hours.
Just add magic was so easy to follow, I would even say that it was addictive, as exciting events would pop up one after the other. There was no dull moment, there's always a new mystery to solve, the series is quite engaging for both adults and kids. The girls try to solve mystery that comes with finding this cookbook, like why Kelly's grandmother can't talk or why Miss Silvers stop playing in public, who is Chuck and why does the three friends; Kelly's grandmother, Miss Silvers and Mama P no longer talk to each other, as they try to find answers to this question they try to balance school, family, hobbies and their friendship around the Magic. The series evoke critical thinking, as the girls try to crack the riddles that come with the recipes.The magic is not free, each spice has its own drawback, some of the recipes are more powerful than you think and would demand something of value in return.
The production team really brought the story to life with the enchanted cozy cinematic feel. They made the magic real with the props that made you feel like you are in a mythical world; magical props, mythical ingredients and even Kelly's kitchen, were it was necessary and brought back to a modern feel when the magic was hidden. The kid actors; Olivia Sanabia (Kelly), Abby Donnelly (Hannah), Aubrey K. Miller (Darbie) gave a stellar performance and really told the story well though their acting, other actors like Judah Bellamy(Jake), Amy Hill (Mama P), Ellen Karsten (Ms. Silvers) Dee Wallace (Becky) did a get job on their roles as their characters brought dimension to the show.
Like all good things, it comes to an end at season 3 but the magic continues in the spin off; Just Add Magic: mystery city. Just Add Magic is a family friendly series that you form bonds over. It is suspenseful, thoughtful and evoke empathy, friendship and feeling of responsibility wrapped in magic. Perfect for families, kids and lover of mystery like me.
Images are a screenshots from the series.
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