The Healing Powers of Dude

I really love this show - It is REALLY cute but also very funny. How refreshing it is to watch a family show & remain engaged with the story - EXCELLENT writing with very talented young stars. I love the diverse cast - & especially that it includes a handicapped character who is so witty. The voice of the little dog - Dude - is soooo perfect & hysterical! The dog is a terrific actor as well. Very enjoyable, wholesome entertainment. Thank you!

THE HEALING POWERS OF DUDE: NETFLIX 8 Episodes: Middle school is tough enough as it is and having a social anxiety disorder further complicates 11 year old Noah Ferris' life who's been home schooled up till now. Dude, who failed to make the grade at service dog school is now Noah's support dog and as such, is allowed to accompany Noah to school, much to the dissatisfaction of the school principal, who besides being somewhat of a dick to begin with, is also a cat person who has it out for Dude and he becomes Noah's nemesis, sort of like the Jane Lynch character from Glee. Dude is a bit of a scamp and we're given privy to his thoughts via voice over and the little fella is really trying his best, he just isn't very good at it. Giving all their support to Noah is Mom, Dad, kid sister, and a couple of 'outsider' kids he meets on the first day of school. Even tho the kids have short resumes, you'd never know it because they turn in very credible and funny performances with great comic timing. Through some very clever special effects, we get to see and hear what's really going on in Noah's mind, allowing us to experience what he's feeling in stressful moments. I have inside info that the show is based on real characters. It reminds me of The Wonder Years and is a show for the whole family. It's heartwarming, with smart dialogue and delightful characters. Score: 9. Watch it! ... even if you don't have kids. In the spirit of transparency, I may be only a little biased, because Noah's sister, Embry is played by my granddaughter, Laurel Emory. 1/18/20

Watch the show! We had the most incredible time creating this series. Everyone from the producers, to the camera operators, to the directors, to the background actors, to the actors- everyone involved. We all worked so hard to create a story that would speak to the viewers and address a hard subject in a sensitive and uplifting way. We hope you love watching the show as much as we loved creating it for you.

I'm 34 and do not have anxiety disorder, nor do I know anyone that does. I am clearly not the intended audience for this program.

However, it has a talking dog in it, caring friendships, funny/annoying parents and is lighthearted and fun. What's not to like? I binged the whole thing in 24 hours :D I hope they make more.

This is a wonderful family show! It tackles great subjects like social challenges, bullying, standing up for yourself, perseverance, kindness, friendship and learning that differences are just differences and we are all valuable people.

The parents, of course, are made out to be a little obnoxious (probably the kids' views), but they are very loving and supportive. All of the characters have fun personalities and the kids are all great actors and very talented. The friend, Simon and the little sister are very funny!

Just a side note: Emotional Support Animals do not have legal public access rights like Service Dogs do. However, I am sure some schools make an acception. 😁