Great TV Shows with Latino Leads & Characters

From battles in galaxies far, far away like the ones in Andor to what happens even in the best families on Primo to coming-of-age, friendships and first loves in On My Block to tales of survival in a post-apocalyptic world in The Last of Us, there's something with Latin flavor for everyone here. Looking for more great picks? Check out Best Movies with Mexican and Mexican American Characters and Best Movies with Puerto Rican Characters and Leads.

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Bea's Block TV: Block friends Bea, Lexie and Ty stand in a line outside the treehouse that hosts the Kindness Club.
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Bea's Block

age 2+

Neighborly kindness, empathy shine in fab preschool series.

Network: Max (2024)
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Alma Goes to Puerto Rico

age 3+

Sweet special celebrates Puerto Rico, travel, and tradition.

Network: PBS Kids (2023)
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Nina's World

age 3+

Strong diversity, community, family themes in superb series.

Network: Universal Kids (2015)
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Canticos

age 3+

Bilingual sing-a-long series great for preschoolers.

Network: Amazon Prime Video , Nick Jr. (2018)
Dora TV show poster: Dora balances on a tree trunk over a river with her friends Boots, Tico, Benny and Isa.
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Dora

age 3+

Fantastic reboot beats original, with extra energy and fun.

Network: Paramount+ (2024)
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Dora the Explorer

age 3+

Preschoolers will love Dora's ongoing adventures.

Network: Nickelodeon (2000)
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Alma's Way

age 3+

Sweet show celebrates Puerto Rican culture, problem solving.

Network: PBS Kids (2021)
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Santiago of the Seas

age 4+

Exceptional preschool series celebrates kindness, courage.

Network: Nickelodeon (2020)
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Rosie's Rules

age 5+

Bilingual show for little ones celebrates multiculturalism.

Network: PBS Kids (2022)
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Maya & Miguel

age 5+

Engaging cartoon teaches cultural diversity.

Network: PBS (2004)
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Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?

age 7+

Smart series teaches kids about geography, world cultures.

Network: Discovery Family Channel (1994)
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Gordita Chronicles

age 8+

Positive immigration-themed comedy has sex references.

Network: Max (2022)
Luz The Light of the Heart TV: Luz smiles broadly, holds a firefly in each hand. Friends Joca and Sabina stand on each side.
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Luz: The Light of the Heart

age 9+

Engaging melodrama has heart, inclusion, heavy backstory.

Network: Netflix (2024)
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Maya and the Three

age 9+

Teen warrior princess fantasy tale is funny, has violence.

Network: Netflix (2021)
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Diary of a Future President

age 10+

Look at go-getter's tween years tackles some mature topics.

Network: Disney+ (2020)
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Selena: The Series

age 10+

Tejano star rises in mostly family-friendly series.

Network: Netflix (2020)
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The Mandalorian

age 10+

Sci-fi violence, real magic in small-screen Star Wars show.

Network: Disney+ (2019)
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Wednesday

age 11+

Dead bodies, spooky imagery in darkly comic drama.

Network: Netflix (2022)
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

age 12+

Fantasy prequel details Middle-earth history, has violence.

Network: Amazon Prime Video (2022)
Not Dead Yet: Nell cradles her head in her hand, looking dismayed. Text above her reads "Do all obituary writers see dead people?"
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Not Dead Yet

age 12+

Sitcom with supernatural theme has heart, some edgy jokes.

Network: ABC (2023)