Upon release, critics were skeptical. The first three episodes hold a Metacritic score of 59 (mixed or average). However, by the season finale, the show had climbed to a 7.8/10 on IMDb with glowing reviews from outlets like The A.V. Club (which gave "Girl Meets Maya" an A-).
Riley Matthews is thrilled to start 7th grade. Her dad, Cory, is her History teacher. Her mom, Topanga, is a sharp, busy lawyer. Her best friend, Maya Hart, is a scrappy artist from a broken home down the hall. The first day is perfect until Cory gives a lecture on "The Consequences of Action." Riley tries to fix a social disaster between two classmates (Farkle and Lucas) but makes it worse. Maya solves it with a lie. Cory catches Maya. After class, he tells Riley, "Your heart is huge. But Maya's shield is stronger. This year, we teach both of you." Girl Meets World - Season 1
The season follows , the daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews, as she navigates the challenges of middle school alongside her bold best friend, Maya Hart . Upon release, critics were skeptical
Cory Matthews doesn't just teach history; he uses history to solve middle school problems. In "Girl Meets Popular," he teaches the Salem Witch Trials to explain how mob mentality works. In "Girl Meets 1961," he uses the Civil Rights movement to teach standing up for friends. Club (which gave "Girl Meets Maya" an A-)
Season 1 of , a spin-off of the beloved 90s sitcom Boy Meets World , premiered on Disney Channel on June 27, 2014. The season serves as an introduction to a new generation while bridging the gap for fans of the original series. Core Premise & Themes
Friendship, growing up, family values, and finding one's place in the world.