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Recommendations of good TV series for my 10 year old sister? (self.television)

submitted ago by Reuben24

I'm 17 and I enjoy watching shows that my sister and I can both enjoy, so far we've watched Adventure Time, Community and slowly going through the Big Bang Theory. Do you guys have any other recommendations?

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[–]Sunflower_Fortunado 57 points58 points ago

Avatar: The Last Airbender is as hilarious and exciting as the movie version was terrible and dull. (If that makes sense)

[–]agehaya 12 points13 points ago

This cannot be upvoted enough! My sister has trouble looking a friend of hers in the eye because said friend loved the movie...despite having seen the series.

[–]Sunflower_Fortunado 2 points3 points ago

Haha, your sister has good taste.

[–]ThoughtNinja 6 points7 points ago

This! I have watched the entire series twice. I loved it even more the second time. Great characters, story, animation, and writing. It's close to perfect.

[–]Sunflower_Fortunado 1 point2 points ago

And... Koalaotters. Perhaps the cutest things that have ever existed.

[–]SolarisPrime 40 points41 points ago

Doctor Who, as long as she doesn't scare easy! Start with Rose from Series One, on Netflix Instant.

[–]Tickle_The_Grundle 6 points7 points ago

There isn't a better suggestion than this. I personally think you should start her off from the 5th series but that's just me.

[–]SolarisPrime 0 points1 point ago

Well, yeah, I love Smith, but there's just enough continuity to worry about.

[–]Tickle_The_Grundle 2 points3 points ago

I disagree. I started with Smith and I was fine. If anything, the whole River Song situation was even more meaningful because I got to know her before Tennant.

[–]space_montaine 22 points23 points ago

if you have netflix, she must watch Hey! Arnold. Arguably the deepest and most well-written cartoon aimed at kids.

[–]manwithabadheart 2 points3 points ago

Don't hit me! Tsk, I'll hit me! Uh! Uh!

[–]thefootisconstant 16 points17 points ago

CAN NOT recommend Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends enough. Once the show gets going it gets hilarious for kids and adults.

[–]Pleasureryan 2 points3 points ago

The Big laBluski is one of my favourite episodes ever.

It's so funny.

[–]wowzers2 21 points22 points ago

Once Upon A Time, I watch it with my 7 and 11 year old little brothers. They love it.

[–]Sporkicide 6 points7 points ago

Great suggestion. It's suitable for just about any age group or audience without being bland or dumbed down.

[–]bartendalot 35 points36 points ago

The Wire. She's gotta learn about the world sometime...

[–]Level80IRL 2 points3 points ago

On that note, just go down the line and do all the HBO shows.

[–]Scipio_Africanus 0 points1 point ago

Deadwood would be perfect for a ten-year-old girl.

[–]Level80IRL 2 points3 points ago

I'm thinking GoT for teaching them about statutory rape.

[–]danceswithsmurfs 11 points12 points ago

Merlin! It's a really fun show with high production values. Totally appropriate for people of all ages. I introduced it to my 70 year old dad and he just loves it. It's sort of like a less complicated alternative to Doctor Who.

[–]LordSondar 1 point2 points ago

British high production values, so to an American it looks cheap :P

[–]danceswithsmurfs 2 points3 points ago

LOL! I know you're joking but when I think of cheap tv I instantly get images of V and Once Upon a Time.... shows where the networks cheaped out and did everything using horrendous green screen CGI. On Merlin, when you see a castle, it's a REAL F*ING CASTLE!

[–]ArchGoodwin 13 points14 points ago

Just a couple of years and BUFFY!

[–]mriparian 8 points9 points ago

I have a huge soft spot for Bob's Burgers. I've seen those episodes so much, and they're all crazy, but family-oriented.

Chuck was pretty good, too. Borderline camp, interesting characters, and spy action.

[–]TheGoodSedin 4 points5 points ago

Is that show really appropriate though? I love it but there's some pretty massed up content in that show.

[–]mriparian 1 point2 points ago

I don't think it's that much racier than Community.

[–]TheGoodSedin 0 points1 point ago

Actually, there's probably enough fart jokes in there to keep a 10 year old happy now that I think about it.

[–]ScarletJew72 -1 points0 points ago

If I was a 10 year old, I would probably hate both Bob's Burgers and Community

[–]RippingYarn 2 points3 points ago

The Australian serial H2O is a big hit with my kids, and it's on Netflix. Also, I don't hate it (and I'm over 40).

Additionally, Doctor Who and Modern Family are sure winners.

[–]jkidding 4 points5 points ago

Glad you jumped her onto Community, she'll be so streets ahead you'll need to peel 10 year old boys off her.

Friends is pretty suitable, nothing a 10 year old can't watch or understand.

And I just realized it's almost a decade older than her.

[–]duckedtapedemon 0 points1 point ago

And I just realized it's almost a decade older than her.

Yeah, where the hell did that decade go?

I had my own crazy moment when I watched an episode of always sunny with my sister. I was younger than she is now when it first came on!

[–]DoorMarkedPirate 12 points13 points ago

The Simpsons Seasons 3-9. You may be too young for when the Simpsons were at their peak, but a large part of the appeal of the show was that if you were old enough, you got the dirty/referential jokes; if you were young, you were still able to find it hilarious for the other jokes.

[–]revolverzanbolt 21 points22 points ago

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? I've never watched it, but she's the right demographic and it's apparently pretty popular.

[–]Reuben24[S] 2 points3 points ago

A show we both like! Hahah. And im sure she would think less of her brother if he recommended My Little Pony.

[–]entertainman -1 points0 points ago

18-34 year old males are their second largest demographic.

[–]revolverzanbolt 0 points1 point ago

My Little Pony actually has quite a large adult, male audience. r/mylittlepony has almost twice the subscribers r/Adventuretime does, for example.

[–]smackababy -1 points0 points ago

It's about to go over 20k, we've taken on another 1.5k these past two weeks.

[–]Re-Define 0 points1 point ago

Bronies man

[–]norris528e 4 points5 points ago

Shes too old for the target demographic. However its a good enough cartoon for her to enjoy.

[–]zootphen 0 points1 point ago

Too old?

The main people that seem to watch it are guys in their early 20's aka Bronies.

[–]norris528e 0 points1 point ago

I'm one of them, however there seems to be a gap in the middle.

[–]revolverzanbolt 1 point2 points ago

Is she? Like I said, I've never watched it, but from what little I have seen and heard, I would've assumed it would be targeted at the same age group as Adventure Time.

[–]EvanMacIan 0 points1 point ago

She's too young and the wrong gender for the target demographic.

-FTFY

[–]JohnnyHopkins22 7 points8 points ago

Drake and Josh, it's a tad older but it's great. It's from the same guy who does iCarly and Victorious.

[–]Sporkicide 7 points8 points ago

Pick up the 1990s Warner Bros. cartoons like Tiny Toons, Animaniacs, Pinky & the Brain, and Freakazoid. Some of the pop culture references might be a little dated now, but most of the humor (and there was a lot of it), remains.

[–]adaminc 6 points7 points ago

Psych

[–]jlane628 1 point2 points ago

I love psych! I occasionally have a hard time finding shows that fall in both my and my wife's interests. Psych does just that. Most of the episodes start with a crime, but it's never too graphic or scary. Then it's just fun to be had for the rest of the show. I don't know about 10 years old, but it's worth a try.

[–]jlane628 0 points1 point ago

Also, possibly White Collar although I think it may be skewed a bit older than Psych. Huge fan of both

[–]britta_perry 10 points11 points ago

Parks and Rec would probably be all right for her, and it's a wonderful show :)

[–]bearythebear 14 points15 points ago

Icarly is pretty good. Also Avatar: The Last Airbender is great.

[–]SLeigher88 4 points5 points ago

Thought iCarly would be first, was disappointed. Also I'd like to plug any of the 90s Nickelodeon like Rugrats, Angry Beavers, Rocko's Modern Life, CatDog, etc. Also Futurama, Simpsons and Outnumbered (UK) are all good.

[–]melissa714 5 points6 points ago

I'm 17 and still watch iCarly, it is extremely entertaining.

[–]Reuben24[S] 6 points7 points ago

Hahaha, we watch both Avatar and iCarly whenever its on.

[–]citruselectro 1 point2 points ago

Spencer is hilarious.

[–]sirhotalot 2 points3 points ago

Spellbinder, old Australian series. Really good. Also The Odyssey, the Canadian series.

[–]False_idol 4 points5 points ago

Phineas and Ferb is one of my favorites right now. 23yo male, and I catch every marathon I happen to see is on. Also on Netflix instant.

[–]lefixx 4 points5 points ago

Scrubs! Funny and not too fast for a 10year old follow

[–]Tagard_McStone 2 points3 points ago

Bill Nye. Educational and fun.

[–]tjw 4 points5 points ago

Malcolm in the MIddle is on Netflix Instant now.

[–]styxtraveler 4 points5 points ago

Phineas and Ferb. it's brilliant.

[–]Reuben24[S] 1 point2 points ago

Ahh, Phineas and Ferb; in the same leagues of the 90's cartoons I grew up with.

[–]Steyrmar 5 points6 points ago

Batman: The Animated Series.

[–]dementiaxiii 4 points5 points ago

MASH

[–]another-work-acct 3 points4 points ago

Adventures of TinTin!

[–]yosoymilk 7 points8 points ago

Modern Family is great and has a very wide comedic appeal. Watch that.

[–]dtstuff9 2 points3 points ago

Saved by the Bell. She'll totally have a crush on Zack Morris.

[–]Tagard_McStone 0 points1 point ago

And his phone.

[–]degrassieclare 0 points1 point ago

Hahaha, I do! :)

[–]Persiankobra 0 points1 point ago

cartoon network has this Mad magazine show called "Mad"which is like robot chicken for kids. i watched it with my sister and genuinely laughed

[–]pilsner407 0 points1 point ago

Hung

[–]CurlyGirl11 1 point2 points ago

Gilmore Girls, Friends, Sonny with a Chance, Firefly, Buffy, West Wing, Veronica Mars, Venture Bros., and Ugly Betty. I could go on, but I'll stop there.

These shows definitely range though in their levels of adult content and intellectual nature, but it all depends on what you and your sister are comfortable with.

[–]DaFiucciur 3 points4 points ago

Yeah Veronica Mars has murder, rape, incest, teen pregnancy, and all sorts of stuff that should make anyone uncomfortable about watching it with a 10 year old.

[–]Ishouldnt_be_on_here 1 point2 points ago

Yeah... I don't want to have to explain date rape to my sister 10 minutes into the first episode.

[–]DaFiucciur 2 points3 points ago

You see, when a boy likes a girl enough that he wants to give her a special hug, but the girl doesn't want to...

[–]cole1114 1 point2 points ago

Venture Bros? No. "I once jerked off 12 times in 1 day, just to see if I could" is kind of something kids shouldn't hear.

Firefly, there might be 1 or 2 episodes a kid could watch, but cursing and shooting are prevalent. Not to mention the "You ever been raped before" episode.

[–]jamsm 7 points8 points ago

I don't think any of those shows are appropriate for a 10 year old. She should be watching shows that are targeting her age group, stuff on Disney, Nick and PBS. The latter especially had lots of awesome TV I enjoyed as a kid.

[–]Sporkicide 2 points3 points ago

Sonny with a Chance is probably fine, but the rest could probably wait a couple of years for her to fully appreciate them. If she's already watching and enjoying Community, she might be a little ahead of the average kid fare.

[–]CurlyGirl11 0 points1 point ago

I think every household is different. It all depends on what the parents of the youth are comfortable with.

I watched Friends from an earlier age, and wasn't scarred. In fact, it helped my mom and I broach the topic of sex and adult responsibility.

[–]elevenyearoldchild 2 points3 points ago

Would definitely recommend these, if she is a bit more mature for her age these shows can be GREAT fun. Especially Gilmore Girls/Friends. West Wing might be too complex/boring, Firefly violent, Buffy is a maybe, and Veronica Mars is a sure thing if she likes the main character.

[–]Tbau5 -1 points0 points ago

Ed, Edd and Eddy!

[–]DanneMM 0 points1 point ago

My little pony?

[–]silverscreemer 1 point2 points ago*

Rescue Rangers!!

http://kat.ph/chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-complete-series-t5150940.html

Some-Times... Some crimes, go slipping through the cracks, but these two, gum shoes, are pickin up the slack. There's no case to big no case to small, when you need help just call...

Ch-Ch-Ch-Chip and Dale, Rescue Rangers, Ch-Ch-Ch-Chip and Dale twice the danger!

This too-

http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/3607296/Darkwing_Duck

Oh and Powerpuff Girls.

[–]bnicoletti82 1 point2 points ago

the old Nickelodeon live-action shows from when I was 10 were my fav. You may have to do some digging to find them, but look for Hey Dude, Pete & Pete, and Salute Your Shorts.

[–]MyNameisTingles 0 points1 point ago

Pete and Pete. They only did 3 seasons and I could only track down seasons 1 and 2. When I was between 8 and 13 I would marathon all of the episodes for a week straight.

[–]violentacrez 1 point2 points ago

"Strange Days at Blake Holsey High" and "House of Anubis"

[–]nejdu 0 points1 point ago

ren and stimpy

[–]Wombatzu 0 points1 point ago

Ancient Aliens

[–]ngcazz 0 points1 point ago

Parker Lewis Can't Lose?

[–]degrassieclare 0 points1 point ago

Friends and Degrassi, Degrassi is a drama so if you guys enjoy drama then~

[–]JZappaed 1 point2 points ago

I'd have to recommend Chuck.

It's got everything in it. Action, romance, humor. It's tone is like a early and slightly campy James Bond. It seems like the type of show you two would enjoy.

Man, I miss that show already, and I still haven't watched the final season.

[–]Sheikia 0 points1 point ago

I think Charmed would be perfect for you guys. Or for something current, Once Upon a Time.

[–]Re-Define 0 points1 point ago

Breaking Bad; such an upbeat show

[–]drewskiseph 0 points1 point ago

firefly

[–]hughwphamill 1 point2 points ago

What about watching Star Trek:TNG from scratch in order?

I think 10 is a great age to get into it, you can really buy into the hope for humanity aspects of the show.

[–]ihatebadpuns -2 points-1 points ago

Summer Heights High is pretty much exactly what you're looking for its a classic recent comedy about school with plenty of funny stuff for both.

[–]thephenom21 8 points9 points ago

10 is way to young for summer heights high lol

[–]ihatebadpuns -1 points0 points ago

It's got a bit of swearing but it's definitely accessible enough.

[–]INBluth -1 points0 points ago

Downton Abbey is a great drama and its not overtly sexual or violent (it airs on PBS in the States). So it wont be awkward watching it with your sister.

[–]apostrotastrophe 0 points1 point ago

Pushing Daisies, Home Movies

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