Top 5 Family-Friendly Shows on Apple TV+ to Watch with the Kids
These five are perfect for an evening of family viewing.
The age of streaming services has brought us hundreds of new, remarkable shows and movies for everyone to enjoy. But most of them are inappropriate for children, which is a shame because watching something together is a great way to bond with your kids.
If that's what you're looking for, here are five family-friendly shows available on Apple TV+.
Circuit Breakers (2022, 1 season, 5.4 on IMDb)
This Black Mirror for kids is an anthology of sci-fi stories that explore the problems children face in their everyday lives. Set in the near future, the show provides a glimpse of how things might turn out for little people as their curiosity about the world defines their existence.
Ghostwriter (2019-2022, 3 seasons, 5.8 on IMDb)
The reboot of the 1990s mystery drama of the same name revolves around a group of kids who embark on a mission to help the ghost who haunts the local bookstore and wreaks havoc in our world by animating famous fictional characters, deal with his unfinished business on Earth. Along the way, the ghost mentors the kids and helps them better understand themselves.
Jane (2023-present, 1 season, 5.8 on IMDb)
Inspired by the life's work of legendary primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall, the series follows little Jane Garcia, who dreams of becoming an environmentalist to protect endangered species. Though she's only nine years old, Jane uses her imagination to go on fascinating journeys with her friends David and Greybeard to help wild animals around the globe.
Life by Ella (2022, 1 season, 6.1 on IMDb)
After an experience that turned her world upside down, thirteen-year-old Ella decides to face her fears in order to grow strong and claim her own life. As she learns to live life to the fullest and not be afraid of difficulties, Ella finds herself facing more and more problems.
Surfside Girls (2022, 1 season, 6.2 on IMDb)
Adapted from Kim Dwinell's graphic novels, this adventure series centers on two friends, Jade and Sam, who encounter the ghost of a pirate during their summer vacation. When he asks for their help in breaking the curse that keeps him in this realm, the ghost, named Remi, shares the secret of a hidden treasure with the girls, who develop very different reasons for taking on the mission.