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. The series on this list are full of great role models, positive messages, and rich storytelling. Looking for more great picks? Check out Great Movies with Latino Stars and Latin American Academy Award winners and nominees.

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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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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)
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Dora the Explorer

age 3+

Preschoolers will love Dora's ongoing adventures.

Network: Nickelodeon (2000)
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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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Club Mundo Kids

age 5+

An educational program to entertain curious children.

Network: Amazon Prime Video (2021)
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Dora and Friends: Into the City!

age 5+

School-age TV icon explores community service, friendship.

Network: Nickelodeon (2014)
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Maya & Miguel

age 5+

Engaging cartoon teaches cultural diversity.

Network: PBS (2004)
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Legend Quest

age 7+

Mexican folklore-inspired adventure series has broad appeal.

Network: Netflix (2017)
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Victor and Valentino

age 7+

Adventure, mild scares in Mesoamerican folklore-based show.

Network: Cartoon Network (2019)
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Carmen Sandiego

age 7+

Globe-trotting thief's action-packed origin story.

Network: Netflix (2019)
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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)
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Cesar Millan’s Dog Nation

age 9+

"Dog Whisperer" spin-off takes canine advice cross-country.

Network: NatGeoWild (2017)
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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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Trollhunters

age 9+

Action-packed adventure show has scares, great role model.

Network: Netflix (2016)
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Ahsoka

age 10+

First female-led Star Wars series has sci-fi violence.

Network: Disney+ (2023)
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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)