10 family TV shows worth watching

1. Lost in space

Lost in Space

• USA, 2018 - present.
• Science fiction, drama, detective, adventure, family.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7.3.

Space the ship J2 with dozens of colonists on board flies to one of the planets of the nearest star system. But a few light years from its destination, the starship crashes.

The Robinson family manages to survive, but their lander crashes on an uninhabited planet far from its intended destination. And this new home turns out to be not very welcoming.

The original series "Lost in Space", released back in 1965, was popular in the United States, but few people in Russia have heard of it. The authors of the remake presented the old story in a modern way: for example, the show became more complex from a dramatic point of view. It now raises important family and social issues.

But at the same time, there are many naive and touching moments in Lost in Space. And for watching with children, this series is just perfect.

2. Dickinson

Dickinson

• USA, 2019-2021.
• Biography, drama, comedy.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7.4.

Young Emily Dickinson dreams of becoming a famous poet. But she was unlucky to be born in 1830, so a career in literature for the heroine is closed, because she - female. However, this does not prevent Emily from writing notebooks with poetry.

The Apple TV + series tells about the youth of American poet Emily Dickinson, who gained fame only after her death. But at the same time, the authors adapted the celebrity's biography so that teenagers would be happy to watch the show. After all, everything is modern here: language, humor and even music.

3. Dash and Lily

Dash & lily

• USA, 2020.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 7.5.

Teen Dash hates Christmas. On the eve of the holiday, the hero finds a red notebook on one of the shelves of a bookstore. There, a mysterious stranger left several puzzles for the one who discovers the thing. The owner of the notebook turns out to be the same age as Dash named Lily, who is thus looking for a friend.

The love story of two young New Yorkers is told so chastely that the series is not ashamed to show even to very young children. But for some adults, the show may seem too cloying. In addition, there will certainly be some viewers who will find the line about homosexual romantic relationships are inappropriate for minors.

If you are a person of open views and at the same time do not mind watching the most cute and kind rom-com, where at the end absolutely all the characters will be made happy, feel free to turn on this series.

4. Sheldon's childhood

Young sheldon

• USA, 2017 - present.
• Comedy.
• Duration: 5 seasons.
• IMDb: 7.5.

The spin-off of "The Big Bang Theory" tells the story of the childhood of the infantile genius Sheldon Cooper, who was undoubtedly the most memorable of all the characters in the show. According to the plot, the hero is still quite small, but already so ahead of his peers in the development that he studies with high school students.

But at the same time, the child has no idea how to communicate with others, and does not particularly want to do this. Because of this, a lot of problems arise, but Mary's mother supports her son in everything, because she is sure that with such abilities he will go far.

You can watch the series without knowing the original source. But only fans of the original will be able to appreciate how perfectly young Ian Armitage reproduces the mannerisms and intonation of Jim Parsons.

5. Dark beginnings

His dark materials

• UK, USA, 2019 - present.
• Fantasy, drama, adventure.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7.9.

The action takes place in a world where all power is in the hands of a religious organization called the Magisterium. At some point, children all over the country begin to disappear. The main character, the young orphan Lyra Belaqua, also has a friend disappearing. The mysterious official Marisa Colter promises to help the heroine with the search, but the question is whether she should be trusted.

The series based on the eponymous trilogy by Philip Pullman will be of interest to absolutely everyone. Young viewers will fall in love with an unusual world and fantasy in the spirit of "Harry Potter", but the older audience will discern ethically ambiguous implications and even criticism of religion.

6. Wanda / Vision

WandaVision

• USA, 2021.
• Science fiction, fantasy, action, drama, comedy.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8.0.

Newlyweds Wanda and Vision arrive in the small town of Westview. A married couple goes about their usual business: the husband goes to work, the wife cooks dinner and talks with a neighbor. But gradually the heroes realize that everything that happens is unreal.

The Marvel Universe series that opens Phase 4 is truly extraordinary. The show bizarrely combines the cliches of classic American sitcoms from different decades and the usual superhero. As a result, children will rejoice at the next meeting with their favorite characters, and adults will appreciate the references to the classics of television and deep drama.

7. Gilmore girls

Gilmore girls

• USA, 2000-2007.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 7 seasons.
• IMDb: 8.1.

Lorelai Gilmore gave birth early and left home. Now her daughter is already a teenager, and the heroine herself is trying to build a career and at the same time find a common language with her wealthy parents from high society.

Gilmore Girls was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, the creator of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The show pays a lot of attention to the problems of family relationships, friendship, love, education, career. Moreover, it reveals all these topics in an incredibly subtle and funny way.

8. Doctor Who

Doctor Who

• UK 2005 - present.
• Science fiction, drama, comedy, adventure.
• Duration: 12 seasons.
• IMDb: 8.6.

The Doctor is a mysterious time lord from the planet Gallifrey, who can change his appearance and demeanor. He constantly saves humanity from alien enemies, and in this important mission he is helped by his faithful companions.

Doctor Who has long been a television classic. fiction. The history of the show dates back to 1963. The show of the original series ended in 1989, and by 2005 the updated project returned to the screens.

Young viewers will be happy to follow the exciting adventures of the main characters. But at the same time, screenwriters often raise serious topics that are understandable to adults: difficulties in relationships, psychological trauma, and more.

9. Ann

Anne

• Canada 2017-2019.
• Drama.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8.7.

The action takes place in a 19th century Canadian province. Brother and sister Matthew and Marilla are no longer young, so they decide to take an orphan boy from an orphanage into the house to help with the housework. But by mistake a girl comes to them - lively red-haired Anne. At first, the old people want to send her back, but gradually they become attached to the wonderful child.

For three seasons, the kindest series based on the series of novels "Anya from Green Gables" has gained a lot of fans. But due to the conflict between the Canadian CBC network and Netflix the show was closed. However, fans to this day do not lose hope for a sequel and ask various large platforms to shelter their favorite project.

10. Mandalorian

The mandalorian

• USA, 2019 - present.
• Science fiction, action, adventure.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8.8.

A tough shooter from the Mandalorian clan receives an order: he is promised a generous reward for delivering a tiny green creature wielding the Force. But suddenly it turns out that almost all the mercenaries of the galaxy are hunting for the baby.

The creator and main writer of "The Mandalorian" Jon Favreau has managed to bring the world of "Star Wars" to life and make it more diverse. Moreover, the series will be interesting to watch both for fans of the MCU and for those who are not familiar with it. The former will rejoice at seeing many references, while the latter will simply enjoy the story.