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TV reviews for ages 13 & 16, drama, popular with kids

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    Teen Wolf

    Monsters + forbidden love = guilty pleasure for teens.
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Walking Dead

    Grim zombie drama is artful -- but awfully bloody.
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    16
     
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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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    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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    (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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    Castle

    Light crime procedural offers less violence than CSI.
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    13
     
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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)
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    The Secret Life of the American Teenager

    Heartfelt drama tackles teen sex, pregnancy, parenthood.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Burn Notice

    Snide spy cracks jokes and shoots kneecaps.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Kyle XY
    Teen savant tackles the mysteries of his past.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Prison Break

    Prison drama is too violent for young viewers.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Law & Order: SVU

    Grisly, sensationalized crimes; not meant for kids.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Smallville

    Superman's origin story gets sexier, more violent over time.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2004)