A History of Radness

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.

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!!

One week ago, this show had a 9.6 rating on IMDb. It had been that high for weeks. Why? So many reasons but mainly because the show is excellent in every phase, Writing, Directing, Acting, Editing, Music. The list goes on.

As of today, the show is at 7.9 and sinking fast. Why this time? It seems because of Amazon's pilot system friends and family of a potentially competing Amazon pilot have spent their last week trying to sabotage this show to trick Amazon Execs into picking their show instead.

Here's the problem with that logic... That other show simply isn't very good. Here's another problem with that plan. Amazon has proved over the last few years to be smarter than your time wasting ploy to cheat the system. You think they haven't noticed a quick and drastic drop in the IMDb rating the very week they're making their decision? You think they're going to reward you for that by putting their money and reputation on the line by picking up your boring show?

Good luck with that.

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 is one of those shows that has the potential to inspire and encourage kids to chase their dream no matter what challenges they may face. It is a show about friendship, about teamwork and most importantly, about not judging people by appearance alone. There are so many kids today that are afraid to just be" their authentic self and they try to change who they are to "fit in" and feel accepted. This show is about embracing who we are and sharing our natural gifts. Thank you AMAZON for airing a show like this and if this pilot gets picked up, it's sure to be a WINNER...These kids are all amazingly talented and my kids and I can't wait to learn more about how the plot develops week after week.... You have die hard fans in this household :)