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TV reviews for drama, popular with kids

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    NCIS

    Upbeat but average crime show with blood, bodies.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Dance Academy

    This fun Australian teen drama paints a more realistic picture of teen life than many other shows targeted at this age group.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Once Upon a Time

    Fresh take on fairy tales is moody fun for teens & adults.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Lying Game

    Scintillating mystery thriller is OK for sturdy teens.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Nine Lives of Chloe King

    Teen drama models positive relationships, but violence too.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Switched at Birth

    Family drama's responsible messages are good for teens.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Teen Wolf

    Monsters + forbidden love = guilty pleasure for teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Supah Ninjas
    Martial arts action has some good takeaways for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    House of Anubis
    British mystery series is clean, positive fun for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Sherlock

    Smart modern detective tales with dark, morbid elements.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Avalon High

    Modern Camelot-inspired tale has great messages for kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Walking Dead

    Grim zombie drama is artful -- but awfully bloody.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour

    More thrills and goosebumps for tough-skinned tweens.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Tower Prep

    This action thriller series highlights teens' desires to fit into a group and the social pitfalls of resisting the urge.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Huge
    Thought-provoking drama has relatable messages for teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Pretty Little Liars

    Tantalizing mystery plays up glamour, sexiness of teen life.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    White Collar

    A criminal's mind is a terrible thing to waste in this new TV drama where a bad guy goes to work for the good guys.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    The Vampire Diaries

    Blood, violence are the real draw in angsty vampire drama.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Degrassi Goes Hollywood
    Brush with fame teaches teens lessons in TV movie.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Drop Dead Diva

    Beauty vs. brains dramedy is fun, despite some stereotyping.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Make It or Break It

    Gymnastics series mixes competition and teen drama.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Merlin

    Fresh take on legendary wizard is fun, if not truly magical.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Castle

    Light crime procedural offers less violence than CSI.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Lie to Me
    Crime drama focuses on the details of deception.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Leverage

    Entertaining heist series has a Robin Hood twist.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2008)