DuckTales

These tales of adventure are a treasure unto themselves and definitely worth a remake nearly three decades after the original series premiered. DuckTales' appeal never has been bound by generation, thanks to clever writing and all-around endearing characters. Now that its original kid viewers are parents themselves, there's even more reason to anticipate its positive reception among audiences. Fans of the original will notice some small tweaks to the characters mostly (Donald Duck's glory days as a storied adventurer, for one), but nostalgia, the show's classic look, and a familiar theme song just begging for you to sing along (Woo-oo!) add up to a true winner.

Of course, staying true to a 30-year-old show also preserves some traits that stand out more prominently in a modern light, especially with regard to gender representation. DuckTales' is a heavily male cast, with only young Webby and to a lesser degree, her grandmother, Mrs. Beakley (Scrooge's housekeeper, voiced by Toks Olagundoye), as regularly featured females. It doesn't do the show a disservice, but in light of a younger generation's heightened awareness of such matters, it might raise some questions from your kids about related topics.