Kids' shows can often be a source of annoyance for parents.
They offer everything from poignant life lessons to thought-provoking ruminations on growing up.
The story follows the Watterson family, with the titular Gumball serving as the primary point of view.
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The show introduced Harley Quinn’s story of abuse and reinvented Mr.
Freeze as a tragic figure, bringing great depth to Batman’s world.
Today,Batman: The Animated Seriesendures for its sweeping drama, wacky humor, and pulse-pounding fight sequences.
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There’s no real limit to what kinds of things exist in this world.
A sentient video game console?
A dog that can stretch himself like an elastic?
A grumpy old king of an ice realm that spends much of his time trying to abduct a princess?
Why the heck not?
Instead,Adventure Timefocuses onthe thrill of adventure and the power of friendshipin the characters' journeys.
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However, they really nailed their PBS Kids show,Arthur.
The show is about the titular Arthur, an eight-year-old aardvark living in a world inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
Among these beings is Steven, who is half-human, klutzy, and strange in many ways.
However, he always overcomes them with his friends by his side.
Not only is it unashamedly silly, but there aresome genuinely moving momentsandeven a musical number or two.
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