“a Disney Channel Original Series that premiered on Disney Channel. The series stars Olivia Holt, Austin North, Piper Curda, Peyton Clark, and Sarah Gilman.”

 

 

It’s a Laugh productions has a long pedigree of Disney Channel shows: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Hannah Montana, Austin & Ally.  (It helps that Its a Laugh is owned by Disney Channel).  Each show follows the same basic formula – a group of kids in a unique situation that get involved in unique situations that no other teenager would ever encounter.  Parents are often relegated to the fringes and only come in when there is some parental admonishment is needed (Note: Dog with a Blog and Good Luck Charlie do not follow this formula).

IDDI follows the story of 5 high school friends who attend Ditka High School and hang out at Rumble Juice.  The two main characters, Lindy and Logan, are twins.  Lindy is an overachiever; this often gets her into trouble.  Logan is an underachiever who often skates out of trouble.  Their close buds (and they never seem to have other friends): Garrett, a germ freak; Jasmine, a budding criminologist and Delia, who is just plain weird.  Her “Penelope Harkness” routine is a hoot.

I have to admit it – this show makes me laugh.  The scenarios are often more rooted in reality than other Disney Channel shows – working at a local museum, winning a smoothie contest, doing without your phone for three days.  The characters themselves are believable. But I really like the writing on this show.  It’s not Frasier, but its funny.  The kids talk like teenagers and their lines do not seem forced.  Moreover, the teens gel as a group.  You’d believe that in real life they’d be friends.

So: I Didn’t Do It … two thumbs up!