Contributor: Kristin Smith

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Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).

United We Fall

This new, family-oriented ABC sitcom will feel familiar to harried young parents.

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Cleopatra in Space

This Peacock kids’ show isn’t exactly out of this world, but it contains a few simple lessons that shine.

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Fatal Affair

The title here tells us everything we need to know about this predictable, violent, sexed-up melodrama.

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Little Voice

This Apple TV+ original is sweet and celebrates the power of community. But it comes with some not-so-little problems.

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Legends Never Die

Ultimately, the 21 songs on this posthumous effort are difficult to listen to—even when they’re at their most redemptive.

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Wash Us in the Blood

Kanye’s latest offers a plaintive prayer to God for justice for those who are treated unjustly.

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The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space!

Captain Underpants and the crew have indeed blasted into orbit. But the show’s toilet humor keeps this cartoon earth bound.

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Tumble Leaf

This preschool-aimed show is packed with an extensive vocabulary, bright colors and fun music.

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Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is creative, engaging and clever. But it’s not Kansas. Indeed, it’s not even Oz.

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Dark

Netflix’s new series Dark is, in many ways, a lot like its hit show Stranger Things. Except … darker.

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Who Am I

NEEDTOBREATHE’s latest single powerfully reminds listeners of the scope of God’s unconditional love.

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Greenleaf

This soapy story is all about sex, greed and corruption—with a powerful megachurch as its backdrop.

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Feel the Beat

Feel the Beat is a predictable-but-sweet story about the value of self-worth, the need for selflessness and the beauty of family.

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Pokémon Journeys: The Series

An older, wiser Ash brings the durable multimedia franchise to Netflix with its 24th season. Is this one worth catching?

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After Hours

The Weeknd longs to reunite with an ex. But when we hear his confessions, it’s not too surprising that she moved on.

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