One of the most watched programs on Netflix (which is the world’s biggest streaming service) is Cocomelon, a kid’s show if you are a parent you probably know that it is one of the most boring things to watch but you have to because the kids love the bright colors and simple stories. What if I told you that Netflix also has brilliant kids shows that you will also find entertaining? So, if you are looking for compelling stories, complex characters, and an entertaining time here are the best kid’s shows on Netflix you can find right now.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated fantasy action-adventure comedy-drama series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The Nickelodeon series is set in a fantasy world divided by four nations the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads. When the fire nation wages war against all the nations, the only thing standing their way is an Air Nomad kid named Aang, who is the reincarnation of an ancient entity known as the Avatar. Avatar: The Last Airbender’s voice cast includes Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack DeSena, Dante Basco, Michaela Jill Murphy, Dee Bradley Baker, Mako, Greg Baldwin, Grey DeLisle, and Mark Hamill.
The Baby-Sitters Club
The Baby-Sitters Club is a comedy-drama series created by Rachel Shukert. Based on the children’s novel series of the same name by author Ann M. Martin, the Netflix series revolves around the adventures of five friends in middle school as they start their own babysitting business in Stoneybrook, Connecticut. The Baby-Sitters Club stars Sophie Grace, Momona Tamada, Shay Rudolph, Malia Baker, Alicia Silverstone, Mark Feuerstein, Xochitl Gomez, Vivian Watson, and Anais Lee.
Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom
Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom is a stop-motion slapstick comedy series created by Nick Park. Based on the characters created by Nick Park and Bob Baker, the Netflix series follows Shaun the Sheep and his friends on the Mossy Bottom Farm as they create chaos for the farmer and his long-suffering sheepdog, Bitzer. Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom’s voice cast includes Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Kate Harbour, Richard Webber, Andy Nyman, Simon Greenall, Emma Tate, and Akia Henry.
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events is a dark comedy-drama series by Daniel Handler. Based on the children’s novel series of the same name by Handler aka Lemony Snicket, the Netflix series follows the adventures of the Baudelaire siblings after the death of their parents as they are taken in by a cruel distant relative named Count Olaf, who wants to acquire the Baudelaire family fortune for himself. A Series of Unfortunate Events stars Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Malina Weissman, Louis Hynes, K. Todd Freeman, Presley Smith, Lucy Punch, Dylan Kingwell, and Avi Lake.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia is an animated fantasy adventure series created by Guillermo del Toro. Based on the 2015 novel titled Trollhunters by del Toro and Daniel Kraus, the Netflix series follows the story of a teen who finds a mystical amulet after which he becomes the first human Trollhunter and soon he and his friends go on an unexpected journey in which may end up in them saving two worlds. Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia’s voice cast includes Anton Yelchin, Emile Hirsch, Charlie Saxton, Lexi Medrano, Kelsey Grammer, Jonathan Hyde, Fred Tatasciore, Victor Raider-Wexler, Ron Perlman, Clancy Brown, Steven Yeun, Amy Landecker, and Cole Sand.
The Dragon Prince
The Dragon Prince is an animated fantasy action-adventure comedy-drama series created by Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond. The Netflix series is set in the magical land of Xadia where magic comes from six primal forces the sun, moon, stars, sky, earth, and ocean but there is another kind of magic known as dark magic, which was created by humans. We follow the story of two princes and an elven assassin as they team up to go on an epic adventure to bring peace to their land. The Dragon Prince’s voice cast includes Jack DeSena, Paula Burrows, Sasha Rojen, Jason Simpson, Racquel Belmonte, and Jesse Inocalla.
Alexa & Katie
Alexa & Katie is a comedy series created by Heather Wordham. The Netflix series follows the story of two lifelong friends Alexa and Katie who are about to begin high school but when Alexa is diagnosed with cancer and starts undergoing treatment, it leaves both Alexa and Katie feeling like outsiders. To support Alexa, Katie also shaves her head and both of them promise each other to face the hardships of high school together. Alexa & Katie stars Paris Berelc and Isabel May in the lead roles with Jolie Jenkins, Finn Carr, Emery Kelly, Eddie Shin, and Tiffani Thiessen starring in supporting roles.