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Those who know me, a teenage boy would not expect me to enjoy a show such as this. And in most cases, they'd be right. Not so with Amazon's Just Add Magic.

Story: Three best friends, Kelly, Hannah, and Darbie, discover a mysterious cookbook that belonged to Kelly's grandma. Once they try cooking its recipes, it isn't long before they discover that these recipes have some weird side effects, and that they have been chosen to be the book's current generation of Protectors. One mystery after another (usually involving the history of the book and previous generations of Protectors) quickly unfolds as the girls protect the book as well as their family, friends, community, and selves from anyone who might want to use the magic in less-than-desirable ways.

It's rare to see a show such as this. A completely clean family friendly show, and yet, one that adults will enjoy as well as children. In fact, my parents saw this show by themselves before me or any of my siblings did. To get into it may take an episode or two, as there is some degree of cheesiness to it. However, it's a ridiculously small degree (most of the time; there's a couple particularly cheesy moments), and the story is complex and suspenseful, so it won't take long to get hooked. To call it complex is not to say it's difficult to follow, though. Personally, I don't do well with mystery stories, but for whatever reason I had no trouble with this one. Perhaps it could be because, since it's technically a kids' show, they explain everything much more clearly. Whatever the reason, I had no trouble keeping track of which character they think is the one causing trouble. And in most cases the presumed identity of the villain keeps bouncing about from one character to another, so their true identity isn't revealed until late in the season. (Side note, I have to say I LOVE the choice of surprise villain in the fourth season!) Speaking of villains, there's much to say about the morality of the show. Most villains are given redemption and/or made to be sympathized with (eventually). The lead characters are not perfect either; "They make mistakes and disappoint each other, but they own up to it and take responsibility for their actions." (For lack of a better choice of words, that's a quote from another review on this site) And did I mention it's completely clean? Not one bad word is spoken, even a mild one, and not one bit of the slightest off-color humor or anything. This is a show that parents can let their kids watch without fear of anything.

Something interesting of note: the show is five seasons long; the first four focus on Kelly, Hannah, and Darbie, and the last is a sequel/reboot starring a new generation of Protectors, with the original cast in supporting roles. It's similar to the Spy Kids movies. In any case, I think it worked well this way. The original Protectors were held in just the right balance to be immensely helpful while not detracting from the new cast and setting. Also of note is that this last season was a little less mystery and more of a treasure hunt. Anyway, the fifth season (with a new title: Just Add Magic: Mystery City) is almost as good as the rest.

Favorite part: Any scenes involving time travel or flashbacks where we see younger or older versions of the characters. Other actors are cast in these roles and they look exactly as they should at those ages, and it's incredible. (One exception, a scene in S4E1 taking place in the '70s where we see the father of a present-day adult character. His appearance is not realistic at all, but instead is absolutely hilarious, and I still love it!) If if had to pick one scene to be my favorite, it's a scene in the season 4 finale. You'll know the one.

Long story short, Just Add Magic is an excellent show that can be enjoyed by all ages. Don't let that TV-Y deter you; I highly recommend checking it out, whether you have kids or not!

I enjoyed the way they took the movie, like there is a family of magical spices. All seasons were good

If anyone would have told me I would get hooked on after a cheesy, American, "family" TV show, I would have been laughing my head off. Well, I started watching this one in order to proofread the Bulgarian subtitles on the 1-st episode. After I finished it, I simply forgot my original task and continued watching, until the whole 1st season was gone.

It's quite childish and cheesy, no doubt, but the girls are so cute and charming, one simply cannot resist them. Not to mention the flawless acting of all the members of the cast.

Great watch for any child, no matter the age. :)

I have 3 boys ages 9, 11, 13. A lot of the shows they like I'm not quite as impressed with. We stumbled upon this show a couple weeks ago and we have watched episodes as time and homework allow. As boys I wasn't sure they would like it but they wanted to give it a shot and we are all so glad for it. Even as boys they were immediately drawn into the storyline. They didn't care that the main characters were girls. The characters were interesting and kept my boys guessing and hypothesizing about intentions. The young girl actors were surprisingly good. So much better than what we find on Disney or Nick nowadays. I really hope to see them in more projects...and in more seasons of "Just Add Magic". The value of friendship and family is strong in each episode. And each episode had a moral or lesson but they didn't hit you over the head with it. They were situations that my kids could generally relate to.

We were disappointed when we watched the season finale. Not because of the show, but because it was the finale. We really hope the show comes back for another season! We need more magic!

Awesome. Great story! Immediately after the show ended my kids (all four of them -- ages 15, 14, 12 and 9) asked to watch the next episode. However, only the pilot is available. When will we get the rest? They're eager to see them. For what it's worth, never have ALL of my kids liked the same show! My oldest daughter thought "it was cool." My youngest daughter repeatedly asked if this was going to be scary. I told her I wasn't sure. (She loves scary shows.) I think she was excited by the uncertainty of the storyline. Franky, so was I. Also, I was amazed that both of my sons enjoyed the show as well. I think they were intrigued by the magic aspect of the story. Everyone is now sitting here on the couch wondering when we'll be able to see the rest.

Such a great kids show. Instead of the usual over-acting that plagues Disney and Nickelodeon you have great actors all around with a plot that keeps you guessing. They all have really fleshed out characters and real feeling relationships. It's moral, they learn from their mistakes, try to make things right. You just don't get a show like this for kids anymore.

We watched "Just add Magic" as a family tonight, with my two youngest Boy 10 & Girl 12. The first thing the kids said after the first show ended was, "Lets watch the next one!" That's when we realized we had just watched the pilot preview. Right away they went online to see when the next upcoming episodes would be airing. As a parent what I liked the most about this new show, were the values & lessons taught, that the 11 year old female characters in the show look and act their age, and the subject matter was just good, clean old fashion innocent family TV viewing for once! No gore, lust, immodesty or language. I also liked the fact that three tween-agers were actually nice to one another, and everyone else. Little to no cattiness! What there was, was addressed and attitude problems solved. From my 12 yr old daughter; ~ Kept our attention during the whole program ~ Siblings acted like real siblings. ~ The suspense & cliff hangers left you wanting more! 10 year old son; ~ When the kids were kind and generous to others, good things happened, and lessons were learned. ~ It had magic, but fun happy magic, and not scary gory magic or things that would give you nightmares. ~ I liked that kids my age did great cooking, and that their families let them do it by themselves in the kitchen like you let us do.

Story is easy to understand but not too predictable. Enjoyable for any age people.

Just Add Magic is one of the best shows out there right now. It is entertaining, educational, and beautifully done. My brother, 15, and I, 21, enjoy watching this show together.

The characters feel real and are given a depth that is rare in children's shows. They make mistakes and disappoint each other, but they own up to it and take responsibility for their actions.

The plot is not dumbed down & has many twists & turns that make it unique. It's entertaining from start to finish.

Just Add Magic may be aimed at younger audiences, but it does not treat the characters as though they are too young. They are capable, strong & brilliant. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

We heard about this show from my 9yr old daughters best friend. She watched it with her mother and it came highly recommended. We started the series and got hooked. What a wonderful thing to be able to watch a clean series with your child that is really entertaining. We were sad to see that it only had 3 seasons. Please make more series like this. It makes for great popcorn nights. In this day and age, you don't find many clean shows anymore.

Fantastic series in the world I have ever seen .

Another season please.

I understand this is catered to ages 7-12, but I enjoyed this series as a teenager (14-16)! I'm now an adult, and I still hold it in high regard. The trio of friends, Kelly, Hannah, and Darbie encompass many attributes that make them great role models for girls their age. They're each very mature, well-behaved, yet they still aren't perfect and make mistakes. I also value the deeper themes. Divorce, illness, fear, grief, and other conflicts are addressed throughout the show, which introduces kids to these topics effectively. There are some aspects which are dumbed down (the writing definitely reflects this), but that's not as significant because of the target audience. Overall, great for kids! Would definitely watch it with my future children!

Season one was okay, but season 2 is iffy. A thing I find in this show is that it can't choose its antagonist, or it's own plot.

I don't know how ,but they really nailed it with this series . Its unpredictability and twists keep you hooked . Its such a clean , morally conscious and family friendly drama (unlike any other that i have seen ) that it sets a really great example on both kids and adults . Hats off to all the team. I cannot recommend this show enough.Great production , acting , and choice of music throughout the show ...

The show was awesome. I wish this show could never end. This site has taught me a lot about responsibility towards family and friends, trusting each other and a lot. This show should be watched by everyone in this world.

Gonna be quick, this is a delight. It falls in the same vein as Gortimer Gibbons and other awesome magical realism made in the earlier days of streaming TV.

Kelly Quinn, Hannah Parker-Kent and Darbie O'Brien are all enjoyable characters, and so are the others. The only characters that annoyed me a bit were Ida and Becky, who were slightly irritating in parts.

The CGI or visual effects are not overused, and with a stellar score, this is probably the most feel-good, clean show on Amazon.

I'd recommend this to anybody who needs something fun and snappy; and something they can enjoy with the little ones. I agree with the TV-Y rating, I personally would consider this appropriate for ages 6 and above, and would recommend it to the same age group.

Its veryyy greatt ,the magic and all is just mesmerising and nothing foul content its kids safeee

It really doesn't matter how old you are; if you are not allergic to fantasy, you can enjoy "Just Add Magic". The cast is first-rate, and the writing displays a level of craft that is all too rare on American television. Episodes flow from one to another, and characters do not behave foolishly just to advance the plot. There is a strong mythology behind this tale, but, even after two seasons, there are still a good many questions left unanswered.

In some ways, "Just Add Magic" reminds me of "Babylon 5", and not just by the presence of the remarkable Mira Furlan in the cast. The good guys have been known to make mistakes, the bad guys are given serious motivations for their actions, and sometimes it's difficult to be quite certain just who the good guys and bad guys are in the first place. The adult actors are especially to be commended for their commitment to telling this story, and not letting the fact that it's aimed at kids be an excuse for half-hearted performances.

This show is full of adventure and full of love. Everyone should watch it and I love only Kelly hanah and darbi this 10 stars only for this Kelly Hannah and darbi seasons.

My 8 yr old granddaughter is hooked. I like the fact that the main 3 girls are not ultra beautiful and perfect. Ordinary girls like real life?

This is a very good show. Yes, the target audience is kids, but it is a super fun show for anyone of any age who likes feel-good stories, magic, and themes of friendship. This sounds corny, but I promise the show is not. It is a lot of fun to watch and I hope it continues for a long time. It would be very interesting to see the future of the girls.

I was told about this show because of the magic component to it. I'm obviously not the target demographic, but it has an interesting storyline, usually has a good message to it. Full of cheesy humor, but there have been a few genuine laugh out loud moments. As for the acting, the main kid characters do a pretty good job, but the adult actors take you out of it. Their acting is so wooden and tends to kill the scene when they are in it.

The music can be a little cheesy when they start cooking their recipes, and they usually have one of these cheesy scenes per episode. But there is something hilarious when they say "We need to cook." making me think of young teen Walter Whites.

Overall a good show with some good role model characters for young girls.

Best tv series I have ever watched in my life. Best for binge watching, great story. Shows love for friends and family.