A boy-genius's secret lab is a constant battleground against his sister's absurd antics and a rival's schemes.
Campy and darkly comic, with absurdist humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Tubi (free).
No surprises for a TV-G: no swearing and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated TV-G.
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Dexter, a boy-genius with a secret laboratory, constantly battles his sister Dee Dee, who always gains access despite his best efforts to keep her out, as well as his arch-rival and neighbor, Mandark.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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