I have not seen any of the series but I would like to say that it is based on a series of books written for preteen and teen children. The comment by the user that rated it 1 out of ten said that it would only appeal to you if you were 1)twelve, 2) female, etc... Well, he or she hit it right on the money considering that was who it was written for! Now, I don't know about the acting or anything, but I think it would be worth it to give it a chance. I didn't even know they had made it for TV except I was looking at the page for the girl that plays the oldest daughter in Mrs. Doubtfire and it said she had appeared in the one about Queen Isabel. If you don't enjoy it portrayed on TV, I strongly recommend the books, if not for you then for a daughter, niece, or grandchild.