Best Teen Drama

Dear Evan Hansens soundtrack is a poignant exploration of anxiety, social isolation, and the search for connection. The music, composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, blends pop sensibilities with Bro...

Life is Strange, an episodic narrative adventure, centers around Max Caulfield, a photography student who discovers she can rewind time. This ability is initially used to navigate social awkwardness,...

All of Us Are Dead is a high-energy Korean zombie series set in a high school where a virus outbreak traps students inside. The show is fast-paced, brutal, and surprisingly emotional, focusing on the...

The Summer I Turned Pretty is a teen romantic drama series based on Jenny Han's novel trilogy. It follows Belly as she spends her summers at Cousins Beach, navigating friendships, first love, and fami...

F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers is a Thai remake of the beloved Japanese drama. It follows a scholarship student who finds herself caught in the orbit of the F4, a group of wealthy and influential boys...

Gossip Girl (2007-2012) follows the lives of privileged teenagers on Manhattans Upper East Side, all while being anonymously observed and chronicled by the mysterious Gossip Girl. The series is known...

Nobuta wo Produce is a charming high school drama centered around a group of students who attempt to transform an unpopular girl into a popular idol. The series blends comedy, romance, and heartwarmin...

Young Justice is a sophisticated animated series that follows the sidekicks of the Justice League as they form their own covert operations team. The show is praised for its complex, long-form storytel...

Outer Banks is a teen drama series centered around a group of teenagers searching for a legendary treasure. Set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the show combines elements of mystery, adventure,...

My So-Called Life (1994-1995), despite its short run, remains a landmark coming-of-age series. It follows Angela Chase, a teenager navigating the complexities of high school, family, and first love. T...

Quicksand is a Swedish teen drama based on the novel of the same name. It follows Maja, a student who becomes embroiled in a tragic school shooting and is put on trial for manslaughter. The series exp...

Rumble Fish is a visually striking and emotionally resonant teen drama, adapted from S.E. Hintons novel. Coppolas direction emphasizes mood and atmosphere, utilizing vibrant colors and unconventional...

Hormones: The Series is a groundbreaking Thai teen drama that tackles sensitive social issues with honesty and realism. It follows the lives of high school students as they navigate love, friendship,...

Richard Kelly's 'Donnie Darko' is a mind-bending psychological thriller about a troubled teenager who is visited by a mysterious figure in a rabbit costume. The film's surreal atmosphere, complex narr...

Glee, airing from 2009 to 2015, revitalized the musical TV genre for a new generation. The show follows a high school glee club as they navigate the trials and tribulations of adolescence through song...

iCarly, created by Dan Schneider, capitalized on the burgeoning online video culture, following Carly Shay and her friends as they create and broadcast a web show from their apartment. The shows humor...

Shadowhunters follows Clary Fray, who discovers she is a Shadowhunter, a human-angel hybrid who hunts demons. The shows action sequences, fantasy elements, and romantic storylines appeal to a younger...

Medcezir (The Current) is a Turkish teen drama series inspired by the American series The O.C. The series explores the lives of teenagers from different social classes who come together in a wealthy c...

The Outsiders, another adaptation of an S.E. Hinton novel, captures the raw energy and social tensions of 1960s Oklahoma. Coppolas direction brings a gritty realism to the story of rival gangs and the...

Karen M. McManuss breakout hit is often described as 'The Breakfast Club with a deadly twist.' Five students walk into detention, but only four walk out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has...

Elite is a Spanish teen drama series revolving around the intersection of wealthy students and working-class scholarship recipients at an exclusive private school. The series explores themes of class...

The Japanese remake of Meteor Garden is a beloved romantic drama that follows a spirited and independent girl who clashes with a group of wealthy and popular boys known as F4. The series explores them...

The O.C. (2003-2007) defined the teen drama landscape of the early 2000s. The series follows Ryan Atwood, a troubled teen from Chino, who is taken in by a wealthy couple in the affluent Orange County...

Oxenfree is a narrative-driven adventure game with a supernatural twist. Players control Alex, a teenager who accidentally opens a ghostly rift on a remote island. The games unique dialogue system all...

Dear Evan Hansen (2021) is a contemporary musical exploring themes of grief, social anxiety, and the search for belonging. Ben Platt reprises his role as Evan, a teenager who becomes entangled in a li...

Warm Bodies is a charming and unique take on the zombie genre, told from the perspective of a zombie named R. As he begins to regain his humanity after falling for a human girl, the film explores them...

The 100 begins with 100 juvenile delinquents sent back to Earth nearly a century after a nuclear apocalypse to see if it is habitable. What starts as a teen survival drama quickly evolves into a compl...

I Am Not Okay With This is a teen comedy-drama series that follows Sydney Syd Flick, a teenager dealing with grief, family issues, and the sudden development of superpowers. The shows quirky humor, re...

Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001-2015) is a Canadian teen drama known for its realistic portrayal of social issues and its long-running format. The series follows a group of teenagers navigating hi...