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TV reviews for drama, friendship & music and sing-along

26 results
  • Review
    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.
    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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    Nashville

    Catty music biz drama makes for an engrossing soap.
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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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    Hollywood Heights

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

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

    Soapy Canadian drama has worthy themes for older teens.
    AGE
    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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    Dance Academy

    This fun Australian teen drama paints a more realistic picture of teen life than many other shows targeted at this age group.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Smash

    Broadway musical drama with big stars, some sexy stuff.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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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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    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.
    AGE
    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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    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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    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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    Johnny Tsunami
    Surfing, boarding, and strong lessons for kids.
    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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    The Saddle Club
    Cute boys and horses: A tween dream.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    The Waltons

    Beloved '70s family classic continues to win fans.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2004)
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    Xena: Warrior Princess

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