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tv shows for an 11 year old?

31 replies

Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed · 08/10/2017 04:16

She's at that awkward age, too old for kids stuff, but not old enough for most of the adult shows. When I reach back in time and show her things I remember as being great they usually haven't aged well and the jokes are unfortunate at best.

She could do with a box-set of something to take her mind off other stuff.

Any recommendations? Particularly of older shows which are easier for us to get hold of than things airing now (we're outside UK).

She loves Bake-off, Doctor Who, Red Dwarf, and Monty Python.

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badbadhusky · 08/10/2017 16:01

Timeless on Netflix is great for all the family, but my kids (12 & 9) absolutely loved it. Strong female lead & it is very well written, using the time travel aspect to highlight sexist and racist attitudes and challenge them. Only 1 season so far, but the network that produced it have reversed their decision to axe it & a second season is in production.

SerendipityFelix · 08/10/2017 08:55

Once Upon A Time would be good - literally subverting fairytale stereotypes and lots of strong female leads. And pretty PG from what I recall.

Ricekrispie22 · 08/10/2017 07:39

Call The Midwife, Outnumbered, The Durrells and Creature Comforts.

FaithAgain · 08/10/2017 07:17

What about Gilmore Girls? I love Buffy but wonder if she's that bit young yet (I'd be waiting for the box set to drop in price in your position, saving it for the future!).

GColdtimer · 08/10/2017 07:08

My dd who is the same age loves Once Upon a Time and the Unfortunate events series. Both Netflix. She is working her way through modern family and likes Miranda. She also likes watching don’t tell the bride!

Some of her friends watch pretty little liars on Netflix but it’s not dd’s thing at all.

scottishdiem · 08/10/2017 04:58

Depends what genres she likes. Netflix has a full array of series and films that could help. There are teen films and series. Smallville perhaps or maybe some of the current superhero ones (Flash? Arrow? Supergirl?). Buffy was great.