Raven's Home
A great pick
Ages 8–13First shown 2017
Though Raven Baxter is psychic, she would've never guessed she'd be a single mother living in an apartment with her twins Nia and Booker Baxter and her best friend Chelsea and son Levi.
Our verdict
- Good influence 4/5
- Parent appeal 4/5
- Well made 4/5
Overstimulating: mixed views No grating audio
Raven's Home is widely regarded as a thoughtful and witty family sitcom that successfully tackles serious real-world issues like racial profiling and financial hardship while maintaining a humorous tone. While some critics find the over-the-top physical comedy and occasional sass from younger characters a bit much, most reviewers praise the natural performances and the relatable depiction of non-traditional family structures.
Why these scores
Good influence
Does it show behaviour you'd be happy to see copied?
4out of 5
The series is widely praised for its meaningful handling of complex topics like racial profiling, divorce, financial stress, and vaping, often portraying parents as devoted and socially conscious. However, some reviews strongly disagree, arguing that the adults are occasionally written as clueless or immature, while certain child characters exhibit rudeness or sass that goes uncorrected. While most commentary highlights the positive family bonds and diverse representation, a minority of viewers find the character dynamics occasionally unfair or mean-spirited.
Parent appeal
Will you enjoy watching it with them?
4out of 5
The show is frequently cited as excellent family entertainment that balances tween problems with relatable adult struggles like single parenting and career setbacks. Many parents appreciate the nostalgic connection to the original series and the inclusion of witty, subtle jokes intended for an older audience. A small number of reviewers found the sitcom format too juvenile or the exaggerated comedy style tiresome to sit through.
Well made
Are the writing, animation and sound made with care?
4out of 5
Most reviews highlight sharp writing and strong performances, particularly from the child actors who are often described as natural and believable. The use of a live studio audience in early seasons is praised for providing genuine energy, though some viewers criticize later seasons for predictable plots and dated sitcom tropes like heavy laugh tracks. There are also mentions of minor production issues, such as continuity errors and an opening sequence that wasn't updated as the cast aged.
Watch-outs
Overstimulating: mixed views
Several reviews describe the show as having rapid pacing, high-energy editing, and over-the-top physical comedy typical of modern children's sitcoms. However, there isn't a consistent consensus across a wide range of sites to fully raise this as a definitive problem.
Toy-led: not enough data
We haven't found enough independent sources to say yet.
No grating audio
While some viewers found specific character voices whiny or an occasional accent annoying, the music and theme song are overwhelmingly praised as catchy and high-quality. The negative comments are isolated to specific characters rather than a show-wide pattern of irritating audio.
Where to watch
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Last updated 18 October 2026.