
12 August 2021
10 kids’ gems to stream right now
You may not have heard of these, but they’re guaranteed to keep your little (and not so little) ones happy and entertained, no matter where they are – on the go, or relaxing on the couch at home.
Younger kids
1. Kiri and Lou
Kiri is a feisty little dinosaur whose best friend is the gentle and thoughtful Lou (voiced by Jemaine Clement). Together they navigate different feelings and teach their young viewers about kindness, empathy and getting along. Watch now »
2. Pablo
Pablo may have autism, but that doesn’t stop him from tackling the world. With the help of his imaginary friends, created with his crayons, Pablo learns that he can handle whatever comes at him. This series features an all-autistic cast. Watch now »
3. Where’s Waldo?

Based on the Where’s Wally books, this animated series follows Waldo and Wenda as they are sent on travel missions by their mentor Wizard Whitebeard. Watch now »
4. TrollsTopia
Inspired by the beloved DreamWorks Animation films, TrollsTopia is the next chapter in the hair-raising adventures of the trolls.
5. Madagascar A Little Wild

Wrapped up in the endearing humor and physical comedy of the Madagascar movies, this musical comedy series features Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman as young residents of a rescue habitat in the Central Park Zoo.
6. Looney Tunes Cartoons

A compilation of the misadventures of the various classic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and more. Created by Boomerang.
7. Go Away, Unicorn!

Go Away, Unicorn! follows the adventures of Alice and her exuberant unicorn as they learn to embrace their differences and realize friendships are often found in the unlikeliest of places.
Older kids
1. Avatar: The Last Airbender

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Only the Avatar was the master of all four elements. Only he could stop the ruthless Fire Nation from conquering the world.
2. Find Me in Paris
Lena is a teenage ballerina, training in Paris at the best ballet academy in the world. But she’s got a secret – she’s actually a time traveller from 1905. While she tries to get back to her own time, she also has to fit in with the rigours and social pressure of ballet school. And then there’s a budding romance… Watch all three seasons now »
3. Victorious

Tori Vega’s thrown into the spotlight at a musical showcase and lands a spot at a prestigious arts high school in the country. To fit in, she must stand out!
More great shows and movies for the whole family
Kabiyesi, now on Showmax
Between Worlds, now streaming
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