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Season 1 – Raising Dion

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A single mother must hide her young son's superpowers to protect him from exploitation while investigating their origins and her husband's death.
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Raising Dion — Season 1

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While its family drama and superhero aspirations don't quite come together, compelling performances and a sense of wonder keep Raising Dion afloat and suggest that with a little more guidance it could become something great.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 11/27/2019
In trying to do many things at once, "Raising Dion" can feel wayward and messy... And yet what's ungainly about the series is also what makes it interesting and distinguishes it from the great mass of high-gloss superhero adventures. Go to Full Review
Melanie McFarland Salon.com 10/14/2019
Raising Dion is an all-ages appropriate family series, with storylines built to appeal to parents as well as their kids. Go to Full Review
Ben Travers IndieWire 10/07/2019
C+
Even with all the overt manipulations, this Netflix drama feels good-intentioned. Go to Full Review
Aprillé Morris OffColour.org 11/04/2022
3/4
Watching the show and seeing a pillow in Dion’s room or a backpack that my son also has, seeing Nicole struggle to do what’s best for her son against all the odds and watching her steal her small moments of self was delightful. Go to Full Review
Collier Jennings But Why Tho? 06/25/2021
9
Raising Dion manages to put a fresh spin on the superhero origin story by focusing on the relationship between a mother and her son. Go to Full Review
Vincent Schilling Indian Country Today 11/28/2019
8/10
Raising Dion is a fun little treasure of a film series featuring a young superhero in training who discovers his powers the same way he is discovering his own way in the world. Go to Full Review
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Noah H. @Noah85 May 7 So far, I think it’s really good! I never read the comic book it’s based on, but I’m liking it as a standalone show. Dion is a relatable kid and you really want him to control his powers. His mother is a pretty good character too. The effects are really well done as well. My only problems with the show are the acting and the dialogue. It can be a little stiff and awkward sometimes. Overall, I’d say it’s a fun watch. Can’t wait to see how season two is! See more Cvera T @RT87409037 May 6 i remember when this show first dropped, I only got like 4 episodes in before i got caught up with school & never finished it. i loved it, but really just forgot about. fast forward to now, i’ve had this itch flr superhuman flicks and shows that i’ve been trying to scratch so i rewatched & finished. it started off extremely well, & then? i began getting lost in the sauce. towards the end of season 1, it became raising Nicole & the 2nd season should’ve just been called Nicole and her selfishness. (Don’t get me started on her sister) Then her and Tevin didnt even kiss???? Whatever. Wouldn’t watch again. Really wanted Dion’s dad to be brought back with his fine self. The 2nd season really fell short, in the worst way. Great powers introduced but not much done with them. The parents are written horribly as well, I just don’t get it. See more Alexander F @MissaLyssa Feb 23 One of the best Netflix originals! Avoids the trap of most modern superhero stuff copying Marvel, and just overall very enjoyable imo. See more Raakhee N @RT26985651 Jan 25 Raising Dion? More like Raising my Blood Pressure. There is so much to like about the concept of this show. The sci-fi mystery is solid and the special effects are impressive for a TV budget. But can we talk about the writing for Dion? I get that he’s a child, but there’s a fine line between "precocious" and "exhausting." He is written with a level of over-the-top confidence and "oversmart" dialogue that makes him feel less like a kid and more like a plot device designed to annoy the adults. For a show rooted in the superhero genre, it completely misses the gravity that usually comes with having powers. If you’re looking for a serious exploration of a kid with abilities, you’ll have to look past a very loud, very carefree protagonist. See more Jackson M. @Nshvlleindie Jan 12 Truly a terrific hidden gem that Netflix seriously mistreated and underappreciated. There’s a certain amateurity to production, but truthfully this actually turns into authenticity and charm. The originality of Dion has a believavle and natural progression anchored by wonderfully REAL actors and of course THE Michael B Jordan. See more tiago m @RT31388926 02/09/2025 Tem uma história envolvente, bons personagens, um ótimo plost twist e uma boa quimica entre todo o elenco, apesar de lacrarem de vez em quando See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2019 ISSUE #101: How Do You Raise a Superhero? Widowed mom Nicole struggles to raise Dion, her only child, not knowing the second-grader possesses powers beyond anyone's comprehension. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 4, 2019 ISSUE #102: Fortress of Solitude Dion's powers continue to perplex increasingly on-edge Nicole; Pat volunteers to investigate a possible lead into Mark's past. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 2019 ISSUE #103: Watch Man After a run-in at school, Nicole has a difficult-but-necessary conversation with her son; a mysterious figure from Mark's past resurfaces. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 4, 2019 ISSUE #104: Welcome to BIONA. Hope You Survive the Experience As Nicole tries to track down the person behind an ominous photo, Pat takes Dion to BIONA, where they see a few things that are not on the official tour. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 4, 2019 ISSUE #105: Days of Mark's Future Past The life-altering events surrounding Mark's past come into focus; Nicole strives to give Dion his dream birthday; Esperanza makes a discovery. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 4, 2019 ISSUE #106: Super Friends Nicole gets reacquainted with an old passion; Charlotte offers to take Dion under her wing; Pat gets unexpected news at work. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 4, 2019 ISSUE #107: Why So Vomity? When Dion is taken to the hospital with a mysterious ailment, Nicole and Pat worry that his powers may be discovered. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 4, 2019 ISSUE #108: You Won't Like Him When He's Angry Nicole puts everything on the line to rescue Dion from Suzanne and BIONA; Charlotte uncovers a terrifying truth. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 4, 2019 ISSUE #109: Storm Killer With the crooked man closing in and a final confrontation seemingly inevitable, terrified Nicole tries to protect Dion by fleeing the city. Details
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Season Info

Director
Seith Mann
Executive Producer
Carol Barbee, Seith Mann, Dennis Liu, Michael B. Jordan, Charles D. King, Kim Roth, Poppy Hanks, Kenny Goodman, Michael Green
Screenwriter
Carol Barbee
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 4, 2019