
Diary of a Future President
Taste attributes: comedykidsfamilydramafresh & originalwholesomelightlinearemotive & stirringcomplex relationship
"Tomorrow’s leader is today’s middle schooler."
Boxlist takeA good-natured, accessible children's series, otherwise balanced. Best if you like warmth over edge.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
7.6 /10
TMDB · 34 votes
Where to watch
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Seasons
Season 1
· 2020 · 10 episodesEpisodes (10)
1Hello World17 Jan 2020
Elena battles a series of curve balls at school, as she forgets to do a homework assignment for the first time ever and struggles with whether or not to keep a secret about her former best friend. Meanwhile her mom, Gabi, struggles to tell her kids about her new boyfriend, Sam.
2The New Deal24 Jan 2020
After learning Gabi has a new boyfriend, Elena worries about maintaining her role in the family. Bobby meets his match on the tennis court, and Sam helps Gabi deal with the loss of her favorite sandwich when it’s abruptly taken off the lunch menu.
3Disaster Relief31 Jan 2020
In an attempt to find her “reason for being,” Elena tries to become Orange Bay Middle’s Hurricane Watch Captain. Bobby prepares to go to “Miami Second Base” with new crush Monyca-with-a-Y. Gabi is excited to have her first real date with Sam, but family obligations keep getting in the way.
4The National Mall7 Feb 2020
In an effort to stop waiting for womanhood to come to them, Elena and Sasha stray from their usual mall stores to the forbidden Intimates & More – which leads Elena to become an accidental criminal. Bobby’s friends throw a kickback to try to help Bobby get more alone time with Monyca. Gabi tries to prove to her boss…
5Whistleblower14 Feb 2020
When Elena learns her school mascot honors a man with a horrific past, she makes it her mission to have the mascot changed. Bobby grapples with his heritage when an opposing team member makes fun of him for the way his name is spelled. Gabi tries to find the work-life balance between a case she’s thrilled to be…
6Habeas Corpus21 Feb 2020
When Elena gets detention, she discovers a new group of kids who are so much more than their reputation. Bobby is psyched to watch a cult classic with his buddies, but is surprised when the movie forces him to reveal an aspect of his life that he wasn’t prepared to share. Meanwhile, Gabi is bummed to have lost an…
7Foreign Relations28 Feb 2020
Elena desperately wants to go to her first middle school dance with Joey, only to find out that he would rather go with an eighth-grade girl. Bobby and Liam go to Jupiter to compete in a tennis tournament, but find their plans thwarted. Gabi is finally ready to donate the last of her late husband’s belongings, but her…
8Matters of Diplomacy6 Mar 2020
As she prepares for the big dance, Elena is shocked to discover she has a “mustache.” Attempts to fix it only make it worse, forcing her to “own” her look. Bobby and his buddies plan a prank for the dance, but when it doesn’t go the way Bobby expected, he lashes out at Liam. Gabi’s discomfort with her new relationship…
9State of the Union13 Mar 2020
Elena is shocked to discover that Sasha wants to switch roommates for the Tallahassee field trip. Desperate to run from her problems, she misses the bus on purpose, only to be driven by Gabi – who’s fleeing from her own issues with Sam. Bobby, still confused by his behavior at the dance, tells his girlfriend that he…
10Two Party System20 Mar 2020
In Tallahassee, Elena has unresolved issues with Jessica, and she decides to take a Senator’s inspiring advice, to find a solution. Bobby struggles with expressing himself and finds comfort in Sam’s guidance. Gabi tries to pretend like everything is fine at work, despite her new normal with Sam.
Episodes (10)
1Back In Session18 Aug 2021
Elena thinks she has it all figured out, but soon realizes that’s not the case.
2Strategic Alliance18 Aug 2021
Elena joins the school play to spend time with Sasha, but is dismayed when Claude also signs up.
3Pleading the Fifth18 Aug 2021
Elena enlists her Ñeñe (and Gabi’s mother) Francisca to help get her mom off her back.
4United Nations18 Aug 2021
Elena gets a lower-than-expected grade on a test and tries to get her grades up.
5The National Stage18 Aug 2021
When Sasha is overcome with stage fright, Elena to takes on the role to save the play.
6Brain Trust18 Aug 2021
Gabi wants to help Elena with her campaign speech and Winter Carnival booth. Elena has other ideas.
7Quid Pro Quo18 Aug 2021
With Gabi out of town and Sam at his poker game, Bobby and Elena throw a party.
8Supreme Court Injustice18 Aug 2021
Elena creates a new rebellious internet persona and loses herself a little in the process.
9First Gentleman18 Aug 2021
Elena discovers that all of her friends have already had their first kisses.
10October Surprise18 Aug 2021
Elena finally gets the school to change its mascot, but students turn against her in the process.
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What lines up
- Setting / scale: Balanced setting / scale, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Wholesomeness: Wholesome, where this profile leans unsavoury
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
Told from the narration of her diary, 12-year-old Cuban-American Elena navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2020
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Returning
- Studio
- CBS Television Studios
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