Sydney to the Max

Sydney Reynolds is a breezy 13-year-old who’s determined to test the boundaries of growing up. Her dad Max, a well meaning but protective single parent, tries to keep her grounded even as Sydney pushes for more independence. The show follows their affectionate dynamic through a string of adventures, from school projects to weekend outings, where rules collide with curiosity. Family rituals and goofy misadventures anchor the tone, with Sydney’s banter and Max’s earnest attempts to keep pace creating a steady rhythm. The series uses flashbacks to reveal a younger Max making the same mistakes his daughter now faces, while Judy, Max’s mom, recognizes the echoes of her husband’s youth. The result is a look at how families grow up.

Premiered in 2019 on Disney Channel as an original series created by Mark Reisman. The show centers on a close knit family and features a rotating team of directors across episodes.

Critics and families alike have welcomed the show for its warm, approachable take on daily life, the humor rooted in real parent child tensions and the generational humor that comes from Max's retro flashbacks. The core themes revolve around independence versus guidance, memory and the ways honesty and love help a household navigate the awkwardness of adolescence.