ABC Family's "Switched at Birth: Volume 1"

Released today by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, ABC Family's "Switched At Birth: Volume 1".

"From the studio that brought you “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” comes a groundbreaking new drama about the upheaval that two teen girls experience when they discover that they were accidentally switched at birth. Starring Lea Thompson (Back To The Future, “Caroline In The City”), Constance Marie (“George Lopez”), Vanessa Marano (“Gilmore Girls”), Katie Leclerc (“Veronica Mars”), D.W. Moffett (“Friday Night Lights”), and Lucas Grabeel (Disney Channel’s “High School Musical”)."

"Bay Kennish (Marano), a talented graffiti artist with an edgy streak, grew up in a wealthy family with happily married parents and an older brother. Daphne Vasquez (Leclerc), an athletic teenager who lost her hearing at an early age, grew up with a single mother in a working class neighborhood. When the girls’ worlds collide, family bonds are tested, new romances are sparked, and they start to learn that it’s who they are inside that matters, not where they grew up. Relive the girls’ journey and catch up before the premiere with “Switched At Birth: Volume 1.” Including all 10 episodes plus exclusive collectible iPod skins, this two-disc set is a must-own for every fan!"

I received a copy of "Switched at Birth: Volume 1" early to review.  I really liked the whole season.  The acting is great.  The story line is also good.  Sometimes it can get alittle strange.  And there are parts that are very "high school drama".  But I expected that if they're portraiting what teenagers in this situation would really go through.  

The families are exactly what you would expect.  The Kennish family is well off.  They have lots of money and send their children to a private school.  The Vasquez family is an extended family living a middle class life.  When thrown together they don't mix well.

The girls seem like pretty average teenagers as well.  Except for Daphne's deafness of course.  However, I don't like that Bay is "the girl that sleeps around" at the beginning and everyone acts like that's normal.  They do redeem her character later.  But I think they could have left that out.

This is on ABC Family.  My family is still young.  I definitely wouldn't watch it with my girls until they were at least 16.  But for an adult that likes girly/dramatic shows I really like it.

I definitely can't wait for the next season that starts in January.

I received a copy of "Switched at Birth: Volume 1" from Click Communications for this review.  I was in no other way compensated.  These opinions are 100% my own.