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Raising Dion

2019 – 2022Show2 seasons17 episodesTV-PG

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic615.1Rotten Tomatoes91%53%

A wholesome, hopeful drama series about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 17 episodes · best: S1E8 "Issue #108: You Won't Like Him When He's Angry" 7.9

Episodes

7.5
6.8

Story

Energy never dies, it just takes a different form.

A widowed mom sets out to solve the mystery surrounding her young son's emerging superpowers while keeping his extraordinary gifts under wraps.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Superhero Drama
  • Single-Mother Narrative
  • Family Mystery
  • Coming-of-Age Fantasy
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Accessible Sci-Fi
  • Protective Parenting Themes
  • Hopeful Tone
  • Character-Driven Plot

Cast

24 of 40 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Seith Mann, Rachel Goldberg, Neema Barnette
Written by
Joshua Sternin, Jennifer Ventimilia, Carol Barbee

Everyone

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Facts

October 4, 2019 · February 1, 2022 · Ended

First aired
October 4, 2019
Last aired
February 1, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 17 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Evil Is Bigger, Mass Super-Empowering Event, Secret Secret-Keeper +9

  • Evil Is Bigger
  • Mass Super-Empowering Event
  • Secret Secret-Keeper
  • Free the Frogs
  • Wham Line
  • Birthday Episode
  • Self-Made Superpowers
  • Dean Bitterman
  • Teleportation Misfire
  • Our Ghosts Are Different
  • Take Care of the Kids
  • Green Thumb

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Raising Dion?"

Questions about Raising Dion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Raising Dion?

Netflix

In the United States, Raising Dion streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Raising Dion worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 61). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is Raising Dion okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Raising Dion?

14 h

About 14 hours: 17 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching Raising Dion?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Raising Dion use?

Evil Is BiggerMass Super-Empowering EventSecret Secret-KeeperFree the FrogsWham LineBirthday EpisodeSelf-Made SuperpowersDean BittermanTeleportation MisfireOur Ghosts Are DifferentTake Care of the KidsGreen Thumband 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Evil Is Bigger, Mass Super-Empowering Event, and Secret Secret-Keeper.