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TV reviews for drama, dinosaurs, adventures & monsters, ghosts, and vampires

23 results
  • Review
    In the Flesh

    British zombie drama is cerebral thriller for hardy teens.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension

    Solid '90s sequel offers gentle scares for families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Primeval: New World

    Limp dino-chasing drama has excessive gore, lacks thrills.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Eerie, Indiana

    Short-lived '90s series is more fun than frightful.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Hemlock Grove

    High school-set horror series is gory, sexy, and strange.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Vikings

    Violent, mature drama has amiable, legendary hero.
    AGE
    15
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Arrow

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

    Very high concept elevates somewhat violent cop procedural.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The River

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

    Kitschy gothic soap is too spooky for young kids.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Alcatraz

    Dark, supernatural drama with strong violence, some humor.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Grimm

    Fairy tale-inspired show has more blood than happy endings.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Are You Afraid of the Dark?

    Spooky campfire stories are fun for resilient kids.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Secret Circle

    Witchy thriller has sexy edge that's best for mature teens.
    AGE
    14
     
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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)
  • Review
    The Vampire Diaries

    Blood, violence are the real draw in angsty vampire drama.
    AGE
    15
     
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    (TV, 2009)
  • Review
    H2O: Just Add Water

    Aussie mermaids send positive messages to tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    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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    Screech Owls
    Live-action Scooby-Doo at a hockey rink.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Strange Days at Blake Holsey High
    Prep show Twilight Zone is good spooky fun.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Xena: Warrior Princess

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