Wizards Beyond Waverly Place's first reviews, and critics agree that the Disney+ sequel has been a resounding success. Serves as a spin-off and sequel Wizards of Waverly PlaceThe Disney Channel series follows a newly talented young wizard named Billy, who is sent by Alex Russo to his brother Justin for training, drawing him back into the wizarding world he left behind for a quiet life with his family. Wizards Beyond Waverly PlaceThe cast includes Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, Mimi Gianopulos, David Henrie, Selena Gomez, Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise and Jake T. Austin.
After its premiere on October 29, the first reviews for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place have, and critics agree that the sequel series was a resounding success. Screen RantAbigail Stevens calls it “A delicious Disney Channel revival with incredibly funny kids“it's both”heartwarming and funny.” New Series “boasts a very funny cast that mirrors the original,” “creates more serious emotional transition lines,” and “balances nostalgia and new magic for classic Disney Channel fans.”
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Recreates Much of the Magic
By and large, critics agree Wizards Beyond Waverly Place successfully recreates much of the magic that made the original series so beloved. Simply put, Sioux City JournalBruce Miller says “Beyond Waverly has the same attractions as the original Place.” However, the new series also provides an entry point for new viewers The decision maker's Joel Keller writes “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will give adults who are fans of the original series the right nostalgic hit, while also having enough laughs for kids entering this world for the first time.“

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Most of the reviews mention how Selena Gomez's Alex Russo doesn't appear muchalthough whether or not this harmed the series is debatable. Collider's Marisa Williams says, “Waverly Place Beyond Wizards may be without Selena Gomez“serial still”embraces nostalgia in all the right places“and consequently”the magic is basically back.” Similarly, DiversityAramid Tinubu calls it “A hilariously magical reboot, even if Selena Gomez isn't much.”
This time, instead of Selena Gomez's Alex, David Henry's Justin is more in the spotlight. FlickDirectAllison Rose, “the same goofy, goofy, lovable older brother we remember from the original Wizards of Waverly Place.” However, not every critic fully agrees About the sequel series Discussion Film's Beatrine Shahzad says “It doesn't quite recreate what made Wizards of Waverly Place so special. Nevertheless, this new series casts a comforting spell of its own.” Now he Wizards Beyond Waverly Place premiered, viewers can watch the series and form their own opinions.
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