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@allymsangi · 07 Apr 2022

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what to watch for teenager

The pandemic has forced most teenagers to be at home and the best thing they can do is to watch movies and TV series and have fun as a family.

Most teenagers these days have been bonding in front of the TV. Even at my house every night at dinner time, we grab our plates and settle into the living room to watch a show together.

Well, today I would like to share the best movie and TV shows to watch for teenagers.

Here are some favorite shows and movies to watch with your teens and pre-teens.

1. Cobra Kai
This is one of those reboots that is actually supposed to be good. It catches up with Danny and Johnny from Karate Kid. It is heavy on the ’80s nostalgia with a healthy dose of things-are-not-always-as-they-seem themes. Cobra Kai is, hands-down, the best show ever made.

2. Turning Red
A 13-year-old girl named Meilin turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.

You can tell that the creators really put their heart into this film and imbued it with all the experiences they had growing up, but in a way that's relatable to everyone. Set in early 2000s Toronto, Meilin Lee has to navigate her way between parental approval and forging her own way in life. What could be a trite premise ends up being a delight due to fleshed-out characters, expressive pastel-toned animation and an emotionally deep plot that resonates with anyone under the pressure of helicopter parents.

3. King Richard (2021)
Everyone knows Venus and Serena Williams today, but fewer know the story of how they became such dominant forces in tennis. Nominated for six Oscars this year, King Richard tells the story of the legendary athletes and their father, Richard Williams, who developed a brazen 78-page plan to write his daughters into history. Training on neglected courts every day in Compton, California, the girls feel their motivation shaped by Richard’s relentless drive and the balanced, steady presence of their mother.

4. The Queen’s Gambit
Several parents recommended this one, and since it’s one of the best TV shows on Netflix, there must be a reason why it’s so popular. Beware though: there’s only one season of seven episodes so it won’t last long.

5.  Stranger Things
By now, everyone has heard of Stranger Things. If you haven’t watched it yet, you really need to hurry up.

6. Encanto
Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charming place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

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