The 27 Best Series on Netflix For Teens and Tweens
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As a parent, knowing that your children have access to a multitude of media at their fingertips can be a little stress-inducing, especially as your kids are growing into young adults. You want the entertainment they are absorbing to have a good influence.
Media-wise, the options out there for tweens or teens are stacked, especially when it comes to shows. But it can be hard to find a series that you trust — something that's age appropriate, but not boring, or worse immature. Luckily, Netflix has a plethora of shows that are both entertaining and appropriate. They're great for your teen or tween to enjoy alone, or you might find something you can enjoy together over the relaxing weekend.
We've rounded up 27 of the best TV shows for teens and tweens on Netflix right now. From teenage mermaid adventures to fantastical quests to the life of talented performing arts high schoolers, there's something for everyone. Read through our recommendations below, and happy watching!
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Alessia Santoro
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"Heartstopper"
Description: In this popular coming-of-age series, Charlie and Nick form an unlikely friendship and explore the possibility of something more.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 12 and up
Number of Seasons: 2
Watch "Heartstopper" on Netflix now.
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"H2O: Just Add Water"
Description: When three teenage girls go swimming in a mystical pool during a full moon, they turn into mermaids with magical powers.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 3
Watch "H2O: Just Add Water" on Netflix now.
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"Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide"
Description: Tween Ned Bigby puts together a survival guide full of tips and tricks for other middle school and junior high students.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 2
Watch "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" on Netflix now.
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"The Fairly Oddparents"
Description: 10-year-old Timmy Turner goes on adventures with his two fairy godparents who can make any of his wishes come true.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 3
Watch "The Fairly Odd Parents" on Netflix now.
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"Degrassi: Next Class"
Description: The classic "Degrassi" gets an update with a new class of students, following each of them as they navigate real-world high school drama.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 13 and up
Number of Seasons: 4
Watch "Degrassi: Next Class" on Netflix now.
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"Victorious"
Description: Teen Tori Vega is the new kid at Hollywood Arts High, and she has to balance high school drama with finding her voice.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 8 and up
Number of Seasons: 2
Watch "Victorious" on Netflix now.
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"Family Reunion"
Description: The series follows the McKellan family's move and life adjustment from big-city Seattle to small-town Georgia.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 9 and up
Number of Seasons: 5
Watch "Family Reunion" on Netflix now.
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"Anne With an E"
Description: A modern remake of the classic story, this series follows the adventures of spirited orphan Anne Shirley.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 12 and up
Number of Seasons: 3
Watch "Anne With an E" on Netflix now.
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"Total Drama Island"
Description: This animated comedy series is set up like a reality survival show and is full of difficult challenges, team building exercises, and new friendships.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 3
Watch "Total Drama Island" on Netflix now.
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"The Thundermans"
Description: The series follows the superhero family, and a sister who wants to be a superhero while her brother aspires to be a supervillain.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 2
Watch "The Thundermans" on Netflix now.
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"Dash & Lily"
Description: This holiday series follows optimistic Lily and cynical Dash as they trade messages in a little red notebook around New York City.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 13 and up
Number of Seasons: 1
Watch "Dash & Lily" on Netflix now.
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"She-Ra and the Princess of Power"
Description: Soldier Adora discovers a magical sword and learns that she is actually the legendary hero She-Ra.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 5
Watch "She-Ra and the Princess of Power" on Netflix now.
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"Greenhouse Academy"
Description: The students at the elite Greenhouse Academy boarding school must work together to solve a mystery.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 11 and up
Number of Seasons: 4
Watch "Greenhouse Academy" on Netflix now.
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"The Hollow"
Description: Three teens wake up in a supernatural, mysterious realm and must work together to get back home.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 10 and up
Number of Seasons: 2
Watch "The Hollow" on Netflix now.
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"Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous"
Description: Six teens are invited to attend an adventure camp on Isla Nublar and must band together when the dinosaurs escape and wreak havoc.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 11 and up
Number of Seasons: 5
Watch "Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous" on Netflix now.
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"A Series of Unfortunate Events"
Description: The extremely intelligent Baudelaire orphans are investigating their parents' mysterious death while constantly outsmarting the evil Count Olaf.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 10 and up
Number of Seasons: 3
Watch "A Series of Unfortunate Events" on Netflix now.
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"The Letter For the King"
Description: A young squire holds the fate of the entire kingdom in his hands as he sets out on an epic quest to deliver a secret message to the king.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 10 and up
Number of Seasons: 1
Watch "The Letter For the King" on Netflix now.
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"Sam & Cat"
Description: Nickelodeon familiar faces Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine become unexpected roommates and start a babysitting service.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 1
Watch "Sam & Cat" on Netflix now.
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"Alexa & Katie"
Description: The series follows best friends Alexa and Katie as they navigate Alexa's cancer and high school together.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 9 and up
Number of Seasons: 4
Watch "Alexa & Katie" on Netflix now.
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"The Big Show Show"
Description: This goofy series follows former WWE wrestler the Big Show as he faces the challenges of fatherhood to his three young daughters.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 2
Watch "The Big Show Show" on Netflix now.
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"No Good Nick"
Description: This series follows a family as their life is turned upside down by a smart teenage con artist who claims she's a distant relative.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 10 and up
Number of Seasons: 2
Watch "No Good Nick" on Netflix now.
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"The Baby-Sitters Club"
Description: A group of middle school girls decide to start their own babysitting business and learn plenty of valuable lessons along the way.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 10 and up
Number of Seasons: 2
Watch "The Baby-Sitters Club" on Netflix now.
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"The Magic School Bus"
Netflix Description: "Join Ms. Frizzle as the Magic School Bus travels to outer space, under the sea, through an anthill -- and even inside the human body!"
Ages It's Best Suited For: 3 and up
Number of Seasons: 1
Watch "The Magic School Bus" on Netflix now.
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"The New Legends of Monkey"
Description: A brave, young girl frees a god, the Monkey King, and sets off on a quest to find seven sacred scrolls.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 2
Watch "The New Legends of Monkey" on Netflix now.
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"Team Kaylie"
Description: Teenage celebrity Kaylie Konrad has a brush with the law and becomes a court-ordered wilderness club leader.
Ages It's Best Suited For: 10 and up
Number of Seasons: 3
Watch "Team Kaylie" on Netflix now.
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"The Garfield Show"
Netflix Description: "Lazy, lasagna-loving fat cat Garfield lives life on his own terms, which includes teasing his geeky owner, Jon, and tormenting his dimwitted dog Odie."
Ages It's Best Suited For: 7 and up
Number of Seasons: 4
Watch "The Garfield Show" on Netflix now.