Me from Apple TV+ is now available on their streaming service. The ten-episode series follows the life of a 12-year-old boy navigating various changes in his life – some biological, some social, and some even that are supernatural.

THE STORY OF “ME”

In the Apple Original fantasy series Me, we follow Ben, played by Lucian-River Chauhan. He is navigating the challenging struggles of being a middle school student. Also dealing with the fact that his mom, played by Dilshad Vadsaria, has re-married and must now adapt to a blended family that includes a new step-sister named Max, played by Abigail Pniowsky. If that weren’t enough, he has also discovered that he has developed a superpower. One which allows Ben to shapeshift into other people.

Me
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Throughout Me, we see how Ben through trial and error and the help of his sister navigates through life. From the more “normal” task of dealing with a bully, to the complex struggle of figuring out how his powers work. It’s a journey of self-discovery that could be relatable to teenagers going through their life changes. As well as empathized by adults who may have children going through it or just remembering how it was for them.

CREATIVE TEAM BEHIND “ME”

Me is an Apple Original that was created by Barry L. Levy. He serves on the series as a showrunner, executive producer, and series writer. Alongside Michael Dowse, Amy Welsh-Hanning, and Eben Russell. Aaron Carew serves as the supervising producer. Dowse also serves as the director for all ten episodes.

IS THE SERIES TOO BUSY?

What is interesting about Me is that the selling point is the superhero angle. But I find that with all of the other life events, Ben is going through, it almost becomes too much. As we get to know him and his step-sister, it’s easy to empathize with them and follow along with the real-life struggles that they are facing. Then sprinkled in between we have a larger angle that involves a bigger mystery and his powers. The pacing of the series does not help it in this regard as it develops fairly slow.

Ben’s situation, hits close to home for me as my daughter is also a middle schooler, and had to adapt to a blended family as well. In one scene in Me, it’s Max’s birthday and both sides of her family go out for an awkward dinner. Something that happened to me just a few months ago. I bring this up because if I can relate to this series that much, it will do the same for others.

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall I feel that Ben is a good series that can be enjoyed by families together. While you may stay for the character development, the pacing may not keep you coming back. But the mix of fantasy adventure and family drama does explore the themes of identity, family relationships, and personal growth.

Apple TV+‘s “Me” is now available to stream exclusively on their streaming platform.

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