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TV reviews for ages 12 & 16, drama

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    Rectify

    Artful drama weighs redemption in the wake of rape, murder.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Remember Sunday

    Inoffensive romance coasts on the charm of its leads.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Hannibal

    Graphic Hannibal Lecter retread is compelling and dark.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Parade's End

    Sweeping book adaptation with honorable hero, war scenes.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Do No Harm

    Jekyll and Hyde-inspired medical drama has a dark side.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Ripper Street

    Victorian cop drama is intense, with violence and nudity.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    In Vogue: The Editor's Eye

    Fascinating battle stories from fashion's front line.
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Quincy, M.E.

    Seventies version of CSI is entertaining, if old-fashioned.
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Following

    Gory crime drama swimming in blood, dead bodies, suspense.
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Political Animals

    Star power anchors intricate, boozy dirty-politics series.
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    Campy '90s tale still delights, but expect some violence.
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Client List

    Mature sex work series sends confusing messages.
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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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    (TV, 2012)
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    George Gently

    British police procedural with mild violence, sexuality.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Once Upon a Time

    Fresh take on fairy tales is moody fun for teens & adults.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Boss

    Dark, mature drama examines underside of city politics.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Luther

    Excellent British cop series with blood and some intimacy.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Enlightened

    Quirky, mature drama about a woman in transition.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Rockford Files

    Classic 1970s detective series offers humor, mild violence.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Truth Below

    Deadly avalanche unearths sex and disturbing behavior.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Killing

    Gripping crime drama takes place in grimly realistic world.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Ellery Queen Mysteries
    Classic whodunit series may move too slowly for teens.
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Walking Dead

    Grim zombie drama is artful -- but awfully bloody.
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Terriers

    Witty, suspenseful P.I. dramedy isn't meant for kids.
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Gravity
    Quirky suicide support group drama neither good nor helpful.
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    (TV, 2010)