Brainchild is the latest educational documentary series to be added to Netflix. Aimed at children, this bright and fun show is perfect for kids and all the family. It was created by Pharrell Williams and is hosted by the wonderful Sahana Srinivasan and is aimed at younger kids. Sahana is an Indian American actress born in Houston Texas. She grew up in Dallas Texas and discovered an interest for the performing arts when she was young. Staying true to her roots, Sahana also loves to sing, play music and perform the Bharathanatyam.
All of that creativity is perfect for her role on Brainchild. She is fun, engaging and incredibly likeable. Teaching children about the world can be difficult. The shows need to be appealing and informative and that is exactly what Brainchild is.
Taking everyday topics like Social Media, Space, Emotions and Germs and turning them into educational topics from which children can learn is genius. Using a host of experiments, that kids can play along with at home, with bright colourful graphics really holds their attention.
Sahana Srinivasan communicates in a unique, funny and smart way. She doesn’t dumb things down but nor does it make things so complicated that kids are put off. The first episode of the new series on Netflix covers Social Media.
It looks at all aspects of the platform including the good bits, the bad bits and why people behave differently online versus in real life. Along with Sahana, Alie Ward guests on the show to explain the science behind the topics in question.
Pharrell Williams also guest stars in the episode about Space and Sahana and a group of children even get to interview astronauts currently on the International Space Station.
Overall Brainchild on Netflix is an absolute joy. Parents will love it and more importantly, kids will love it. Sahana Srinivasan makes the show the hit that it is and with any luck we will see more of her in the future.
