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Posted by Ford James in Film & TV
While having to sit through kids television shows as an adult may sound like a hellish idea, plenty of them actually have lots of adult appeal too. For this bounty, we want you to tell us what your favourite kids TV show that can also appeal to adults is and why! Make sure you include a link to a trailer or scene that helps convey why adults may also enjoy it.
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For me itās got to be Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!the original and first 2 seasons! Though I will need to check out the newer ones sometime!
I am obviously biased as I loved this show as a kid, but now as an adult itās one that can absolutely be watched alongside kids as itās so unbelievably cheesy, has actually not had martial arts choreography for the fights and last but not least the incredible MegaZords! Who doesnāt love giant robots that can join together to make even bigger and badder robots!
As the Power Rangers are all decked out in a simple bright coloured suit and matching Dino MegaZords every kid is bound to pick their favourite from the bunch!
Also there is some pretty good storylines bribing the drama , in particular the classic āGreeb with evilā, which I Remeber as a kid being an OMG moment when things got real for the power rangers, which Iāve since watched again with my nephew and we were both hooked!
Also it has an absolute banger of a theme song!
they also even had a show for the 30th anniversary of the show on Netflix which was only ok but nice to see some of the originals back, we just needed more Zord Action!!
There also was a super cheesey movie version in the mid 90s and then a super underrated move from 2017 I recommend you all check out!
Anywaysā¦
ITS MORPHIN TIME!
In my experiences as an adult of finding a cartoon to watch (or watch again) I came across Avatar: The Last Airbender and simply recognized several elements that were there as a child and I simply didn't have the necessary background to understand. We have a huge approach to destiny, martial arts, ethical and moral concepts, the approach of a blind character and his āvisionā of the world. I can also think of how when I was little I didn't understand Zuko's redemption and forgiveness, apart from the traumas he had experienced. Everything in this show is done in the ideal way for a child to watch and love, and an adult too!
One of the few barriers I had when watching was the quality of the first few episodes on the official platforms, but they get better later on, so you can rest easy.
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While I can name plenty of shows, movies, and animations ā especially since Iām rewatching many of them with my kids, some for the third time (for example, classic "PokĆ©mon") ā my pick would be the TV show "Mr. Wizard", hosted by Don Herbert.
This show focuses on physics and experiments, and though itās aimed at a younger audience, adults can learn a lot too. The topics often cover things from our everyday world, and even after 60 years, much of it remains relevant. Plus, as an adult, you can watch it and then recreate some of the experiments with your kids!
Almost Naked Animals!
This is a great cartoon which gives real Ren and Stimpy vibes.
When my son was little we used to watch this every weekend, even if I fell asleep on the sofa, he would wake me up when it started.
On a side note, I havnt seen or spoken to my son in a long time for various reasons that are out of my control. So thank you for reminding me of this memory.
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For the past seven years as a parent, Iāve had to navigate the overwhelming flood of childrenās content that defines our times.
However, if thereās one show designed for kids that adults can also enjoy, it's called Masha and the Bear.
Why? Because Masha is the perfect representation of childhood innocence and curiosity, while the Bear is this parental figure who, despite having the best intentions, often doesnāt really know how to handle her. Most parents can totally relate to that. The relationship between the two makes the show fun for kids, but adults can enjoy it too because the Bearās struggles with Masha feel very realājust like the everyday challenges of parenting, but in a lighthearted and funny way.
One of the episodes that stood out to me the most featured this song:
