A History of Radness

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.

I am 17 years old and I thought this show was so well done. The characters represent kids at my school, and I am sure many other schools. There are always popular kids, not so popular kids, and the kids in between. I am that in between kid. I am friends with both, but I know how difficult it is to be an outsider as I see it everyday. I try to always say hello to the not so popular kids, especially the kids who may have some difficulty in school and may even be in a special class. They are people too. They can't help that something is wrong with them or they were born that way, or they just might need a friend. Maybe they are not the "pretty" ones or the smart ones, but it's what is inside that counts. The twins are the in between kids like me. Judd is the one that needs a second chance, and by the looks of it, he is getting one. Love this show. Please.......we need to see more. There are so many possibilities of a great series.

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.

History of Radness was well done and has stellar support.

Henry Rollins did a fantastic job portraying a coach. There is a song written by Hutch Harris. Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons is narrating. James Iha is involved in the project and known for Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle and Tinted Windows.

Actors Marlhy Murphy, Isaak Presley Ceci Balagot and Dalton Cyr are musicians and provide the show credibility. Cast members delivered. Each actor reflects an ownership of characters, very believable.

I am familiar with Dalton Cyr's music. Casting Cyr as lead singer for the band was a stroke of brilliance. His vocals are outstanding. Check-out his song Upside Down.

Suspect that Amazon has planned ahead. Able to have the series on Prime and sell music recorded for the series is a smart move.

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!