A History of Radness

This show is the viewing experience you wish you could give your children all the time. The main characters are so refreshing and break the typical lead-role stereotypes. I really hope they make more episodes, we are waiting for them eagerly. I love that the actors are real musicians and the way this show is created is such a break from the normal monotony of kids shows. It is so quirky and entertaining we just cant wait for more! So often I find myself questioning the inappropriate messages that these kids shows are conveying and with this show I found myself celebrating the theme and messages. We need shows like this, shows with lead male and females that show kids its OK to be different and its OK for kids to rock out on instruments too!

A History of Radness has done what I thought would no longer be done with children's television. I have seen so many shows on TV these days geared towards kids that honestly make no sense to me. The shows I grew up with had a purpose, a hidden meaning, lying around in the show. Watching it as a kid, you don't catch it right off. Watching it as you get older, like I did, you find these meanings right off. This show incorporates many things that I have found I enjoy seeing in shows for kids. You have an unlikely group of kids that just don't match in personalities coming together to do something that, in one way or another, they enjoy: making music. In my eyes, that is something that is great. I am happy to say that this is definitely a show that, if it is given the green light, and I hope it is, I will be buying and watching with my nieces.

Get ready to be completely charmed by this amazing show. The writing and direction paired with these amazing young actors is the perfect combination. And the music... I can't get over the fact that the kids are such outstanding musicians -- they play with the hearts and souls of much older performers. This show is legit. I feel like most networks/studios would handle a show about kids starting a garage band in a broad, high gloss manner. There's none of that here. There's not a manufactured or false moment in the entire show (kudos, Amazon). No spoilers here, but there is an adorable cameo that will warm the hearts of many a music fan. It makes me wonder what other rock legend cameos Radness has in their back pocket. I can't recommend this show more highly. 10+

Great job-a show that is didactic in a cool way. Reminds me of The Wonder Years. Held my attention as an adult. Solid story & character development. Good chemistry with the cast. Pacing was good. Writing was witty. Has a lot of commercial appeal without being overly contrived. Charming for all demographics. Definitely see this being a hit show. I looked it up and saw Dan Reynolds name. Is this THE Dan Reynolds -lead singer of Imagine Dragons? If so, why don't we know this? I'm a huge fan of ID! The song at the end was great. The Outsiders" is a great name for the band. I hope they tour so I can take my nieces & nephews! Reading now about James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins doing the score. This show is rock music's finest with surely some of its newest members!!

This show defies that you have to go over the top to entertain and gives the audience real situations that every kid faces at some time or another. The show is incredibly well written with jokes that don't hit you over the head but allow you to get the punchline on your own. The direction is natural and real just like our own kids. Adding Henry Rollins of Black Flag, Bethany Consentino of Best Coast, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins and A Perfect Circle and Hutch Hutchins from The Thermals to the cast adds to the music credibility of these talented young musicians. This show is a real gem. It not only will appeal to the kids but give parents something to watch with their children.