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TV series for 11 year old boy

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AllTheBlackCoffee · 12/04/2022 11:51

Me and DS are stuck in over the holidays due to illness. I love a good binge-worthy box set but the ones I watch tend to be too old for him.

We usually end up watching quiz shows when we sit down together but if I have to sit through another episode of Pointless I might not be responsible for my actions.

Can anyone recommend any that would be suitable for his age group that we could watch together? He’s not into superheroes, so nothing Marvel/DC type of thing.

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SummerHouse · 12/04/2022 11:56

Modern Family or Brooklyn 99?

You might want to vet them for age appropriatness (not a word is it) but my 11 yr old loves them and so do I!

LadyMacduff · 12/04/2022 11:59

There's one called Dodger on iplayer at the moment which is good. I've watched an episode with my Y9 form and they liked it.

Ghosts is great, if you've not seen it.

Maybe something like Brooklyn 99, but I think there is some swearing in it.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 12/04/2022 12:03

My 9yo has been enjoying ghosts, fortunately a few bits have gone over her head (Why does Julian have no trousers on Mummy? Grin)

Mine also like cookery programmes... they really enjoyed the James May one. (Oh Cook)

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 12/04/2022 12:08

Find Merlin - it must be available on one of the platforms. It’s perfect for your needs! And maybe The Musketeers on iplayer? I think it’s rated 12 though.

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 12/04/2022 12:09

Just checked - Merlin is on iplayer too.

Comedycook · 12/04/2022 12:11

Modern family
Ghosts
King Gary
Dragons den
The apprentice

Thesearmsofmine · 12/04/2022 12:11

My son is really enjoying A series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix and he also enjoyed The Unlisted too.

MrsFionaCharming · 13/04/2022 14:13

Alex Rider on Amazon

Wutipg · 13/04/2022 16:11

My 12 year old enjoys the apprentice just now. 16 seasons to go through !

Snoopsnoggysnog · 13/04/2022 16:50

Modern family
Ghosts
Series of unfortunate events
His dark materials

Riverlee · 13/04/2022 18:57

The Goldbergs
Race Across the World

livingonpurpose · 13/04/2022 19:17

My ds (11) would recommend:
The IT Crowd
Friday Night Dinner
Modern Family
Some bits are a little old for him, but much goes over his head, or allows us to discuss things in an appropriate way.

duvetdayforeveryone · 13/04/2022 19:22

Malcolm in the middle.
Futurama.

I used £8 of Tesco club card vouchers to buy a 6 month Disney+ subscription.

duvetdayforeveryone · 13/04/2022 19:22

Father Ted Grin

LadyCatStark · 13/04/2022 20:00

Young Sheldon!

PrancingPalomino · 13/04/2022 20:12

The Mysterious Benedict Society on Disney+ is fantastic

Snoopsnoggysnog · 13/04/2022 20:23

I have also used Tesco vouchers for Disney +

Hockeyboysmum · 13/04/2022 20:27

Cobra kai, mighty ducks series,

MTCV · 13/04/2022 20:33

If you have Netflix:
Baking impossible
Is it cake?
Final table
Zumba's just desserts
Penguin town
Letter for the king
Tiny creatures

MTCV · 13/04/2022 20:34

Zumbo's

StrictlySinging · 13/04/2022 20:36

Race a cross the world on BBC - series two was best
Lego Masters - Australian series best

Get well soon

StrictlySinging · 13/04/2022 20:37
  • Lego masters is Channel 4
Watto1 · 13/04/2022 20:37

To my delight, ds is turning into a sci-fi fan like me! We’ve been working our way through all the various incarnations of Star Trek and he also loves Dr Who. Ghosts is another favourite, along with Masterchef and Great British Menu.

TheChosenTwo · 13/04/2022 20:38

My dds (okay, a bit older) really enjoyed watching clarksons farm with me, we found it very entertaining.
It’s a bit sweary but if he’s at senior school he’s heard it all before!

BarryBob77 · 13/04/2022 20:39

We have just started watching taskmaster together and my 12 year old loves it!