A recent visit to the Public Library’s DVD section (which has a lot of free rentals by the way!) led me to check out Season 1 of a show called “Joan of Arcadia.” I’ve seen commercials and posters for this show before, but since its cancellation after 2 seasons on CBS, this was the first time I ran into it again. Being Catholic, I was drawn to its title - “Joan of Arcadia” as it’s a play on Saint Joan of Arc. Saint Joan of Arc was a young 17 year old girl from France who with the guidance of heavenly visions, led the French army to fight against the English, helping to save France along the way.

Joan of Arcadia is set in modern time United States in a city called Arcadia. Joan (Amber Tamblyn), also a young teenager begins to hear voices from God, instructing her to complete various tasks and assignments, all which lead to lessons learned and faith strengthened. Joan undoubtedly struggles with many of the requests along the way, but with a child like faith, places her trust in God to fulfill and see them through.

The show tackles a whole spectrum of issues that plague young teenagers these days, but is made well enough so there’s something there for those who aren’t teenagers. It is very unfortunate that the show was canceled only after 2 seasons, because it was finally a show on TV that placed God and His wisdom into the lives of teenagers.