Anonymous wrote:I would check out Resident Alien. Funny and kind of silly, age appropriate, sci fi with some mystery mixed in.
If he likes Resident Alien, you might also check out Firefly. Older but similar sensibility. It's a "space western" but with plenty of humor. Also has Alan Tudyk in it! There is also a movie, Serenity, with the same cast.
I love Firefly! One of my favorite shows. No way would I show it to my sixth grader. Especially one who wasn't into Marvel action stuff. The Reapers are terrifying.
Family viewing we've enjoyed includes The Mighty Ducks, original movies and then the Disney series. Looking into starting The Mysterious Benedict Society since the books have been a hit.