While it’s a Disney Channel sitcom, the special effects for their powers are surprisingly decent, and the costume designs give a fun nod to classic comic book aesthetics.

Isabella Pappas shines as Amy/Havoc. Her chemistry with her tech-savvy brother and her over-the-top villain parents (Vic and Eva) provides a solid emotional core amidst the slapstick comedy.

The French dubbing captures the snarky, fast-paced dialogue well. Much of the comedy stems from the family’s genuine confusion at "normal" human behavior—like trying to be polite to neighbors or dealing with mundane household chores.

This pilot episode of The Villains of Valley View (Les Super-Vilains de Valley View) is a refreshing, high-energy take on the superhero genre that flips the script by putting the "bad guys" in the spotlight.

The story follows the Madden family, a group of formidable supervillains led by the rebellious teenager Havoc (Amy). After standing up to the leader of the League of Villains, the family is forced to go into hiding in a quiet Texas suburb. The premiere does a fantastic job of establishing the "fish-out-of-water" trope, as the family struggles to suppress their powers and hide their wicked instincts to pass as an ordinary, law-abiding family. Highlights of S01E01