Parents need to know thatHailey's On It! is an animated series about teen Hailey (Auli'i Cravalho, the voice ofMoana), who's tasked with saving the world by combating climate change. Expect lots of action and adventure. Tiny evil robots shoot lasers and try to hurt people, and Hailey responds with physical force. Hailey has romantic feelings for her BFF Scott (Manny Jacinto), and a large part of the plot revolves around the will-they-or-won't-they question, since Hailey has to kiss Scott to save the world. It's innocent teen crush-type stuff, but it is prevalent throughout the show. Mild language and cursing-adjacent words include "butt," "heck," and "screw up." Overall, the show has a great message and laughs for the whole family.

Sex, Romance & Nudity

Main character Hailey has feelings for her best friend Scott. A large part of the plot revolves around the will-they-or-won't-they question, since Hailey has to kiss Scott to save the world. It's very innocent teenage crush-type stuff, but it is prevalent throughout the show.

Language

Some mild language and cursing-adjacent words like "butt," "heck," and "screw up."

Violence & Scariness

Tiny evil robots make frequent appearances. They shoot lasers at Hailey and Scott and try to injure them but never succeed. Hailey gets rid of the robots through physical force. Some of Hailey's missions involve quite a bit of action, though it never feels like she's in peril. Scott is constantly attempting parkour moves that end in cartoonish injuries. Some episodes have plots that include a mild bullying storyline.

Positive Messages

Main theme is pushing past the fear of the unknown to help the greater good. Hailey and her best friend, Scott, are trying to help save the world, and they take their mission very seriously. Other positive themes about friendship and navigating relationships.

Positive Role Models

Main character Hailey is a great role model -- she steps up out of her comfort zone when she realizes she has to save the world. She tries to do the right thing even when it scares her. She is kind, smart, brave. Best friend Scott has a good heart and means well but doesn't always make the smartest decisions.

Diverse Representations

Main characters Hailey and Scott both have some counterstereotypical gender traits: Hailey is brave and has agency, and Scott is sensitive and kind. One negative is that capable and brilliant Hailey's best friend and crush is not an intellectual match for her. Some ambiguous racial diversity: Hailey and Scott both have brown skin, but no explicit mention of their heritage (though Hailey mentions her Polynesian-sounding middle name in passing). Some body type diversity: Supporting character Christine Sanchez is not thin like Hailey and Scott. Both main characters are voiced by people of color.

Educational Value

Positive lessons and social-emotional skills.