Too old for Disney, too young for The CW | What to Watch

We’ve been hunkered down at home for more than a year and, for many families, that’s meant finding common ground in viewing habits. 
This week on What to Watch, Vox film critic Alissa Wilkinson and critic at large Emily VanDerWerff help Stasi, a California mom with two tweens (ages 10 and 12). Stasi says it has been tough to find things to watch as a family — the options are either too juvenile or too mature, and very few hit that sweet spot right in middle. So she wants to know: What should they try?
Emily recommends:

Wolfwalkers (Apple TV+): Animated storytelling at its finest. 

Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix): One of the greatest shows ever made. 

Lost (Hulu): Perhaps the most significant show of the 21st century.

Alissa recommends:

Nailed It! (Netflix): A playful reality baking show that celebrates the joy of sugar, friendship, and messing up.

I Am Greta (Hulu): An intimate, vulnerable documentary about the teen behind the headlines.

The Water Man (in theaters May 7): It feels like a family film from a bygone era — and that’s what makes it great.

Looking for a new show or movie? Let us help you find it! No request is too broad or too specific, and we’ll pair you with something perfect. Email [email protected]. We read every email. 

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This episode was made by:

Hosts: Alissa Wilkinson (@alissamarie) and Emily VanDerWerff (@emilyvdw)

Producer: Taylor Maycan (@taylormaycan)

Engineer: Paul Mounsey 

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We’ve been hunkered down at home for more than a year and, for many families, that’s meant finding common ground in viewing habits. 

This week on What to Watch, Vox film critic Alissa Wilkinson and critic at large Emily VanDerWerff help Stasi, a California mom with two tweens (ages 10 and 12). Stasi says it has been tough to find things to watch as a family — the options are either too juvenile or too mature, and very few hit that sweet spot right in middle. So she wants to know: What should they try?

Emily recommends:

Wolfwalkers (Apple TV+): Animated storytelling at its finest. 

Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix): One of the greatest shows ever made. 

Lost (Hulu): Perhaps the most significant show of the 21st century.

Alissa recommends:

Nailed It! (Netflix): A playful reality baking show that celebrates the joy of sugar, friendship, and messing up.

I Am Greta (Hulu): An intimate, vulnerable documentary about the teen behind the headlines.

The Water Man (in theaters May 7): It feels like a family film from a bygone era — and that’s what makes it great.

Looking for a new show or movie? Let us help you find it! No request is too broad or too specific, and we’ll pair you with something perfect. Email [email protected]. We read every email. 

Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Quick Hits ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Quick Hits by subscribing in your favorite podcast app.

What to Watch has new episodes every Friday. Support the show by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts

This episode was made by:

Hosts: Alissa Wilkinson (@alissamarie) and Emily VanDerWerff (@emilyvdw)

Producer: Taylor Maycan (@taylormaycan)

Engineer: Paul Mounsey 

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