Why watch?

Selena Gomez is back as Alex, and right away you see the show is about adult wizards trying to figure out life without magic — Alex teaches at school, has a husband, kids, and then everything gets complicated. The appeal is that it's not just a nostalgia trip to the original series, it's actually a new story where the old characters are now parents and mentors. If you remember the first Wizards of Waverly Place, you'll recognize the humor and chemistry, but it's written for the adults who watched that show when they were younger.

Who is it for?

Watch this on a weeknight with your kids or Friday evening when you want something light and easy. If you liked the original Wizards of Waverly Place or something like that, same vibe — family humor, magical set pieces, nothing heavy. Safe for kids, no violence or language issues.

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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

2024 · 3 seasons8.9TV-G
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Justin Russo has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. But when Justin's sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

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Justin Russo traded his wand for a normal life with his wife Giada and their kids, but when his sister Alex shows up with a young wizard named Billie who needs training, he's forced to dust off his magic skills and figure out how to be a mentor while keeping his everyday dad responsibilities intact. The show has that same goofy energy as the original Wizards of Waverly Place — Justin's trying to balance spellcasting with school pickups and family dinners, which leads to constant chaos. Janice LeAnn Brown plays Billie with genuine charm, and watching Justin go from cocky wizard prodigy to slightly frazzled mentor is where most of the humor lands. If you grew up with the original series or like shows like Percy Jackson and the Olympians that mix magic with family stuff, this lands in that exact sweet spot.

Why watch?

Selena Gomez is back as Alex, and right away you see the show is about adult wizards trying to figure out life without magic — Alex teaches at school, has a husband, kids, and then…

Who is it for?

Watch this on a weeknight with your kids or Friday evening when you want something light and easy. If you liked the original Wizards of Waverly Place or something like that, same v…

Similar titles

If you enjoyed the family magic vibe in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, where characters learn to control their powers while constantly getting in each other's way, check out Magical…

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