First and foremost, people seem to forget this is a kids show. You're not going to get the same amount of realism that you would from a cable medical drama or an in depth documentary. This show isn't supposed to be 100% realistic. It's a standard kids show with a unique twist in that it also features a girl with cancer.
Having said that, it does have some emotional moments. Having Katie shave her head in solidarity with Alexa is touching. Seeing that Alexa's family struggles with how to cope with a family member with cancer is poignant, albeit a little hokey at times. The acting can be a little cheesy and the plot is a little formulaic, but overall entertaining. Kudos to the writers/producers for attempting to tackle a difficult subject in a kids show. My daughter started watching only recently and has had some fairly adult questions after viewing, which is somewhat refreshing to see from what kids normally watch.
Having said that, it does have some emotional moments. Having Katie shave her head in solidarity with Alexa is touching. Seeing that Alexa's family struggles with how to cope with a family member with cancer is poignant, albeit a little hokey at times. The acting can be a little cheesy and the plot is a little formulaic, but overall entertaining. Kudos to the writers/producers for attempting to tackle a difficult subject in a kids show. My daughter started watching only recently and has had some fairly adult questions after viewing, which is somewhat refreshing to see from what kids normally watch.