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Diary of a Future President

2020 – 2021Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-PG

ComedyKids
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic–8.0Rotten Tomatoes100%79%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about growing up and politics.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E5 "The National Stage" 8.6

Episodes

6.8
8.1

Story

Tomorrow’s leader is today’s middle schooler.

Told from the narration of her diary, 12-year-old Cuban-American Elena navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.

Feels like

  • Empowering Youth Political Drama
  • Heartwarming Family Sitcom
  • Latina Representation
  • Coming-of-Age Leadership Lessons
  • Idealistic & Hopeful Tone
  • Educational Civics Narrative
  • Light Social Commentary
  • Wholesome Middle School Dynamics

Cast

24 of 56 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Angela C. Tortu, Gina Rodriguez, Gina Lamar
Written by
Hailey Chavez, Alyssa Lerner, Uzoamaka Maduka

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 17, 2020 · August 18, 2021 · Ended

First aired
January 17, 2020
Last aired
August 18, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Second Love, Sickly Neurotic Geek, How We Got Here +9

  • Second Love
  • Sickly Neurotic Geek
  • How We Got Here
  • I Just Want to Be Special
  • Alpha Bitch
  • Wham Shot
  • Aborted Arc
  • Disappeared Dad
  • A Taste of Their Own Medicine
  • Heroic BSoD
  • From Bad to Worse
  • Prank Date

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Diary of a Future President?"

Questions about Diary of a Future President

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Diary of a Future President?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Diary of a Future President worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Diary of a Future President okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch Diary of a Future President?

10 h

About 10 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2021.

Will Diary of a Future President make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Diary of a Future President?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Diary of a Future President use?

Second LoveSickly Neurotic GeekHow We Got HereI Just Want to Be SpecialAlpha BitchWham ShotAborted ArcDisappeared DadA Taste of Their Own MedicineHeroic BSoDFrom Bad to WorsePrank Dateand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Second Love, Sickly Neurotic Geek, and How We Got Here.