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TV reviews for drama, dinosaurs, adventures & history

22 results
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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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    Bomb Girls

    Canadian WWII factory drama has strong, empowered women.
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    14
     
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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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    16
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Zero Hour

    Conspiracy theory thriller on the milder side; some blood.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Betty & Coretta

    Moving tribute to two civil rights widows' legacies.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Americans

    Period spy drama blends violence, sex, and '80s nostalgia.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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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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    Copper

    Violent crime drama paints a seedy portrait of the past.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Political Animals

    Star power anchors intricate, boozy dirty-politics series.
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    16
     
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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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    Awake

    Very high concept elevates somewhat violent cop procedural.
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    14
     
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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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    State of Play

    Nuanced political thriller with occasional violence and sex.
    AGE
    15
     
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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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    Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

    Endearing historical drama is a classic for families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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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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    Flight 29 Down

    Teen tale of deserted island survival.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Little House on the Prairie

    Classic pioneer drama is one for the books.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Mentors
    Blasts from the past teach teen how to deal.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Xena: Warrior Princess

    Mythology and action-adventure for teens and up.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2004)