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TV reviews for drama, dinosaurs, adventures & friendship

32 results
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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Vikings

    Violent, mature drama has amiable, legendary hero.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Carrie Diaries

    Sex and the City prequel is edgy but has merit for teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Christmas with Holly

    Heartwarming story of overcoming grief is great family fare.
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    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Mistle-Tones

    Festive music accents sweet story that has bullying themes.
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    11
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Good Witch's Charm

    Sweet TV movie sequel has cross-generational appeal.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Arrow

    Dark superhero tale raises discussion points for teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Bunheads

    Likable drama blends good role models, small-town humor.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Hollywood Heights

    Soapy drama has mixed bag of role models for teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    White Heat

    Sex-strewn drama views the '60s through British eyes.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The L.A. Complex

    Soapy Canadian drama has worthy themes for older teens.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    GCB

    Drama + comedy in the Bible Belt = feisty fun for grown-ups.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Awake

    Very high concept elevates somewhat violent cop procedural.
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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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    The River

    Chilling paranormal-adventure show isn't for faint of heart.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Alcatraz

    Dark, supernatural drama with strong violence, some humor.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Supah Ninjas
    Martial arts action has some good takeaways for kids.
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    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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    Avalon High

    Modern Camelot-inspired tale has great messages for kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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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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    H2O: Just Add Water

    Aussie mermaids send positive messages to tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    DinoSapien
    So-so dino story gets boost from impressive CGI.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Felicity

    Search for love and identity fits teens and older.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Flight 29 Down

    Teen tale of deserted island survival.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Degrassi

    Superb, socially conscious drama deals with tough issues.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2005)