Critic Reviews

For all the warm fuzzies found within “Harriet the Spy,” the series lacks the rebelliousness Fitzhugh created with her novel. ... Regardless, Beanie Feldstein’s charm certainly helps keep Harriet engaging for fans new and old.

Harriet the Spy is probably better described as cute, though the kids' novel on which it's based was strange and arguably a little disturbing back in the day.