[s1e1] Slapstick 〈PLUS - 2025〉

: Jessie (a teenage girl), her parents (bubbly and "embarrassing"), and the "it girls" at school. Setting : A coastal town/beach and Jessie's home.

Reviewers have praised the episode for its "Black Mirror for kids" vibe, noting its ability to balance genuine scares with meaningful insights into childhood struggles. [S1E1] Slapstick

: Jessie quickly realizes that the "it girls" are actually mean and shallow. More importantly, she finds that her parents have been turned into literal human puppets—lifeless and under the control of the mysterious puppeteer. : Jessie (a teenage girl), her parents (bubbly

: After a particularly embarrassing incident, Jessie storms off to the beach where she encounters a creepy Punch & Judy puppet show . A worrisome puppet makes her a strange offer: to make her parents "perfect". : Jessie quickly realizes that the "it girls"

: Jessie accepts, and her parents instantly become subdued, quiet, and "boring." At first, Jessie is thrilled because she finally fits in with the cool girls.

: To get her real parents back, Jessie must face the puppeteer and pay a steep price to break the deal. Critical Reception