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TV reviews for drama, bugs & great girl role models

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    Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer

    Bristling docu about Russian protesters may fascinate teens.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    King & Maxwell

    Good chemistry injects fun into formulaic crime drama.
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    14
     
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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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    Deception

    High-society whodunit downplays sex, drugs, and violence.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Christmas with Holly

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

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

    Sweet TV movie sequel has cross-generational appeal.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Emily Owens, M.D.

    Light medical drama explores social hierarchies, crushes.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Call the Midwife

    Sublime British medical drama with explicit birth scenes.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Made in Jersey

    Blue-collar lawyer proves herself in mature legal drama.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Major Crimes

    A strong female lead anchors gripping crime drama.
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    14
     
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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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    The Newsroom

    Newsy drama targets adults; some drinking, mature themes.
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    14
     
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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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    Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    Campy '90s tale still delights, but expect some violence.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries

    Squeaky-clean teens solve mysteries in 1970s drama.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Jane by Design

    Unlikely teen drama centers on positive female role model.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Body of Proof

    Gutsy heroine with strong values rises above a so-so script.
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    14
     
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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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    Felicity

    Search for love and identity fits teens and older.
    AGE
    14
     
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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)
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    Xena: Warrior Princess

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