It’s always been (and continues to be, with Degrassi: Next Class, a Netflix spinoff that follows from the series finale of The Next Generation) a show that specifically wants to tackle the big issues that teenagers are dealing with today. The ultimate in the “Very Special Episode” genre of teen drama, since most of the episodes and storylines were “Very Special,” Degrassi: The Next Generation is a show dedicated to talking about the Issue of The Day, and that’s why people love it. Starring: Various, depending on the season Marvel’s Runaways is not only one of the best superhero shows on right now, it’s also one of the best teen dramas. It’s no surprise Marvel’s Runaways is such a successful teen drama it hails from creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, who also created The O.C. The series follows six teenagers living in Los Angeles who discover that their parents are part of a criminal organization known as “The Pride.” In response, the six protagonists (who each have their own abilities) team up to become the superhero team “The Runaways.” Runaways has the superhero action Marvel fans love, as well as faithful adaptations of even the most weird elements of the comic (including a telepathic pet dinosaur) and the soapy elements that fans of teen dramas love. Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu, an adaptation of the comic series by Brian Michael Bendis, is not only a worthy addition to the MCU, but a very good teen drama, one of the best currently airing. Starring: Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariel Barer, Gregg Sulkin, Allegra Acosta
The Riverdale writers room seems to take bets on how ridiculous they can make the show (Betty once sang “Mad World” and did a striptease in front of Jughead and her mom), and the audience is better for it: Riverdale operates well at a certain lunacy, and is one of the most entertaining teen dramas of the past couple of years.
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Archie Andrews (KJ Apa), Jughead (Cole Sprouse), Betty (Lili Reinhart), and Veronica (Camila Mendes) live in Riverdale along with their assorted friends and deal with everyday high school life, as well as organized crime, serial killers, and uh, a Satanic board game. While Riverdale is patently ridiculous, it is very much real, and its ridiculousness is what makes it so entertaining. When it was first announced, it seemed like a practical joke: the stories of Archie Andrews and friends imagined as a dark, gritty teen drama, equally influenced by Twin Peaks and Beverly Hills, 90210.
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% (Critics) 58% (Audience) Andy HerreraĬast: KJ Apa, Cole Sprouse, Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart, Madelaine Petsch Only one season in and Euphoria has already left an indelible mark upon the teen drama genre. All of these come together to make every episode of Euphoria incredibly dramatic which, let’s be real, perfectly matches what it felt like when you were a teenager and experiencing any type of hardship. Euphoria is impressive in its storytelling, complete with dynamic camerawork, beautiful cinematography, and an effective soundtrack. Her new friend (and possibly girlfriend) Jules (Hunter Schaefer) is a young trans woman who finds herself in trouble after using dating apps, and Nate (Jacob Elordi) is a vicious jock who finds himself connected to Jules, amongst other characters with their own complicated issues. Our main character and narrator, Rue (Zendaya), struggles with drug addiction. In typical teen drama fashion, Euphoria is refreshingly low concept, even if it comes in flashy packaging: it follows the lives of several high school students as they struggle with various issues. As you might guess from HBO’s usual explicit programming, Euphoria also has a lot more adult content than other teen dramas (that aren’t on Netflix and called Skins or 13 Reasons Why, anyway).
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% (Critics) 85% (Audience)Įxecutive produced by Drake, Euphoria is HBO’s very first teen drama, an unusual move for the prestige network. Cast: Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Alexa Demie, Barbie Ferreira, Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow
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