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Season 1 – Diary of a Future President

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Elena Cañero-Reed will one day become president of the United States but, for now, she's navigating her first year in the jungle that is middle school. As a sixth grader in Miami, Elena learns valuable lessons that will lay the foundation for her future success. Alongside best friend Sasha, brother Bobby, mother Gabi, and her mother's new boyfriend, Sam, Elena documents the pivotal highs and lows of her journey in her trusty diary.

Critics Reviews

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 01/27/2020
Well cast, thoughtfully written, relatable, inclusive, and inspiring. It's a low-key winner. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry CNN.com 01/16/2020
[A] basic dish, but still a pretty good one thanks to its appealing ingredients. Go to Full Review Kristen Lopez Remezcla 01/15/2020
Diary of a Future President is such fun thanks to its sharp script and Romero's affecting performance. The series is a must-watch. Go to Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 02/07/2020
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Reflective look at go-getter's tween years is mild, sweet. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 01/17/2020
Diary of a Future President is one of the least annoying Disney shows for preteens we've seen in years. And that's high praise, believe us. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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09/27/2021 It has an adorable cast but the story in "Diary of a Future President" is so over the place, it struggles to find its audiences. See more Linda C @RT79924336 08/31/2021 Love, love this show. See more 05/25/2020 Great for more mature kids due to some more "mature" themes. Rated on Disney+ as 0+ so it's your call! It's a great show and I would love to see it return for a second season! See more 05/23/2020 This show is the best preteen show I have come across so far. It tackles more complex emotions and issues in a very positive, fun way. That's one show I think my daughter is learning good things from. See more 04/03/2020 I don't know why people are sleeping on this show! It's so great! A mix of dealing with middle school problems (at both 6th and 8th grade levels) and adult problems. They don't shy away from things like parents dying, sexuality, friendship, popularity, equality, and more. Elena is the lead character we need! I love this whole cast of characters and cannot wait for season 2. See more 04/03/2020 This show is amazing, it has so much representation including different races, ethnicity, sexualities... The season finale was great, but not for a show finale. We need a season 2, I need to see how Liam and Bobby's relationship plays out. I want to see Bobby coming out to his friends and family. This show is phenomenal, it has women supporting women, normalization of periods and therapy, realistic show of grief, interracial relationships (that aren't just white + poc). Anyways, the show is great and everyone needs to watch it. See more Read all reviews
Diary of a Future President — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Tess Romero

Elena Cañero-Reed

Charlie Bushnell

Bobby Cañero-Reed

Selenis Leyva

Gabi Cañero-Reed

Michael Weaver

Sam Faber

Gina Rodriguez

Future Elena

Brandon Severs

Liam

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 17, 2020 Hello World Elena battles a series of curveballs at school, as she forgets to do a homework assignment for the first time and struggles with whether to keep a secret about her former best friend; Elena's mom struggles to tell her kids about her new boyfriend. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 24, 2020 The New Deal After learning Gabi has a new boyfriend, Elena worries about maintaining her role in the family; Bobby meets his match on the tennis court; Sam helps Gabi deal with the loss of her favorite sandwich when it's abruptly taken off the lunch menu. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 31, 2020 Disaster Relief In an attempt to find her "reason for being," Elena tries to become Orange Bay Middle's Hurricane Watch Captain; Bobby wants to go to "Miami Second Base" with new crush Monyca-with-a-Y, but doesn't know what it is. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 7, 2020 The National Mall In an effort to stop waiting for womanhood to come to them, Elena and Sasha stray from their usual mall stores to Intimates & More, which leads Elena to become an accidental criminal; Bobby's friends try to help him get more alone time with Monyca. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 14, 2020 Whistleblower 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 21, 2020 Habeas Corpus 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 28, 2020 Foreign Relations 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 compete in a tennis tournament, but find their plans thwarted. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 6, 2020 Matters of Diplomacy As she prepares for the big dance, Elena is shocked to discover she has a mustache and attempts to fix it only make it worse; 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 13, 2020 State of the Union 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 20, 2020 Two Party System In Tallahassee, Fla., 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. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Robin Shorr, Gina Rodriguez, Ilana Peña, Lewis Abel, Brad Silberling, Emily Gipson
Network
Disney+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 17, 2020