After the kids have outgrown the ‘younger’ TV show cartoons like Super Why! or Paw Patrol (for kids these days), you’ll eventually enter into this funny TV show age where they’ll want to watch something with a bit more plot but when they aren’t quite ready to sit down with you and your prime time shows yet.
Although we have been big fans of superhero cartoons in the past (and probably at a younger age than necessary), as my kids, my daughter especially who loves watching TV (like me), have been looking for serialized shows to watch. While the kids have some shows they watch by themselves, I enjoy finding series to watch with them.
The good news is there are shows that won’t make you want to throw the TV out the window and that really are enjoyable. Not all of them may be your child’s first pick maybe, at this pre-teen age they have varied interests, but luckily for me, my daughter and I tend to have similar tastes.
What are some shows currently on TV or Netflix that you can watch together? Here are my current recommendations:
The Dragon Prince
Binge worthy content with action, intrigue, humour, love and more. Put this on your list to watch first.
Carmen San Diego
Come for the reminder of how much you loved the game (and game show) as a kid yourself, stay for the characters and story telling.
Free Rein
It’s set in England and is kind of like a teen soap opera/teen mystery show that focuses on friendship, love, horses, adventures, family and more.
Nailed it!
Reality TV isn’t necessarily my favourite thing, but this cooking show brings joy and laughter to my daughter so it’s fun to join in and watch it together.
The Letter for the King
When I first started drafting this post a few months ago, there wasn’t a show called The Letter for the King. This was a recent binge watch for her and I and we really liked it.
Merlin
The special effects are ridiculous and at times the plot completely unbelievable – but what would you expect for a show about magic and lore. It’s still worth watching (I had watched this years ago when it was out, so I was happy to re-watch with my 11 year old!)
