But much to my pleasant surprise, Rachel Shukert’s update of Martin’s beloved books is, in fact, a show about young teenagers starring young teenagers that’s entirely appropriate for young teenagers.
Such a concept should not be radical, and yet, it’s remarkable that the sweet sincerity of this ‘Baby-Sitters Club’ so closely matches that of its source material while also bringing it into a recognizable 21st century.
Maybe that’s why, halfway through the first episode of Netflix’s ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ adaptation, I realized I’d been steeling myself for the moment that this modern reboot of a children’s property would turn dark and sexy, as per increasingly typical ‘Riverdale’ standards.