What it's about: "A high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year." —IMDb

Starring: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, Busy Philipps, Martin Starr, Samm Levine

Fan review: "Freaks was absolutely genius. I rewatch every three years or so. It perfectly captures high school before the dawn of the internet and social media. As someone who went to school in the '90s, I find it extremely relatable, even if the references are different." —u/Highlander_18_9

What it's about: "Follows the lives of a group of friends living in the wealthy and privileged Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles, California, as they transition from high school and into college and then into the adult world." —IMDb

Starring: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Luke Perry

Fan review: "As someone who first got into 90210 through the 2008 reboot as a teen, I always loved that series and meant to watch the original Beverly Hills, 90210, but never got around to it. Fast-forward to now. I finally started it, and I’m hooked. Dare I say I’m enjoying the original even more, which makes sense in most cases. The character development and plotlines feel much more fleshed out and less rushed. The show really takes its time letting you get to know each character and understand how they interact with one another. It honestly reminds me of Degrassi in the way it explores teen issues and tackles taboo topics that are usually swept under the rug." —u/PoeticJustlce

What it's about: "A 15-year-old girl and her trials and tribulations of being a teenager and dealing with friends, guys, parents, and school." —IMDb

Starring: Claire Danes, Jared Leto, Bess Armstrong, Tom Irwin, Wilson Cruz, A.J. Langer, Devon Odessa, Devon Gummersall, Lisa Wilhoit

Fan review: "This show is perfect. I even find the random, unfinished ending perfect. Even if that ending wasn’t intentional, it is very realistic. In real life, we rarely get conclusive endings tied up in a bow." —u/Greyville27

What it's about: "A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends." —IMDb

Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Head, David Boreanaz, James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Michelle Trachtenberg, Seth Green

Fan review: "It stands the test of time! Yes, there are some things that are dated and wouldn't work in terms of the storyline at this time, but not too much. I teach high school and have students that watch this show and love it just as much as I did and still do. This is truly the only show I would fangirl over if I ever met anyone from the series." —u/bbb_lboogie2879

What it's about: "In a rapidly changing world, four teenagers come of age in a small Massachusetts coastal town." —IMDb

Starring: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Michelle Williams, Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, Busy Philipps

Fan review: "I decided to give it a try for nostalgia reasons a few days ago, and I was surprised how much I liked it. The '90s clothes and soundtrack are weird to relive again, but nice. The attention to detail, cinematography, and the camera actually staying on actors for longer than five seconds are refreshing compared to today's garbage. The writing and acting are solid; most of it is actually pretty realistic, except that these teenagers are so self-aware and talk like adults. It feels like it's poking fun at itself sometimes. The characters talk about teen clichés all the time; it's like a trippy parody. Katie Holmes is mesmerizing to watch. I laugh out loud every episode because the characters are so moody and dramatic." —u/PurpleOwl85

What it's about: "Five siblings raise each other following their parents' untimely deaths." —IMDb

Starring: Scott Wolf, Matthew Fox, Neve Campbell, Lacey Chabert, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Paula Devicq, Jacob Smith

Fan review: "I watched it when it was originally on. It’s interesting that it went from an almost-canceled bubble show to a popular, six-year run (Neve Campbell’s popularity post-Scream didn’t hurt). It’s melodramatic in a soapy, realistic way. The acting is always superb. I don’t want to give any spoilers to storylines, but it really hits its groove in Seasons 2 and 3, and I was blown away by Lacey Chabert a few times." —u/dasheeshblahzen

What it's about: "It all starts the moment shy Felicity asks Ben to sign her school yearbook. It's graduation day, and she's had a four-year crush on him. She follows Ben to UNY and is swept into a romantic triangle that brings both discovery and heartache." —IMDb

Starring: Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, Scott Foley, Tangi Miller, Greg Grunberg, Amy Jo Johnson, Rob Benedict, Ian Gomez

Fan review: "I honestly believe Felicity might be the greatest 'teen drama.' But also, it’s just a great show, no matter the genre. I discovered the show probably around 2002/2003 during my senior year of high school. I’d come home for my lunch break since I lived about five minutes away, get to relax for an hour, eat, and watch TV. One of these times, I stumbled across this show and was instantly hooked. After I graduated high school, it had probably been a pretty long time since I had seen it, so when I saw that Hulu had it, I was beyond thrilled. I pretty much watch it once a year now. I will say that there are major cringe moments in the first season, but it is so worth it. By the third season, it’s all so much deeper. With each rewatch, I honestly appreciate how much of a range it has. I genuinely find myself laughing at the subtle humor it carries throughout the show." —u/wiseash57

What it's about: "A smart and cynical girl goes through teenage life as a proud outsider in a world of mainly idiotic adolescents and condescending adults." —IMDb

Starring: Tracy Grandstaff, Wendy Hoopes, Julián Rebolledo

Fan review: "I'd say it's definitely still a great show. It's very much '90s MTV flavor. A little edgy/crude/grungy, but if you're into dry/sarcastic/deadpan stuff, you'd like it." —u/commondoggo

What it's about: "Two girls who despise each other because they're on opposite sides of the 'popularity fence' are forced together when one's father marries the other's mother." —IMDb

Starring: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Sara Rue, Leslie Grossman, Christopher Gorham, Tammy Lynn Michaels, Lisa Darr

Fan review: "Ryan Murphy's Popular was such an amazing teen show. It should have lasted longer, though it did end up inspiring Glee. Mary Cherry rules! I got to see this show on cable when I was a kid, and I was obsessed with it. It was different. It switched from being serious to suddenly being campy, funny, and unpredictable. And everybody got to shine." —u/Davis_Crawfish

What it's about: "A crash course in the turbulence of being a teen is always on the schedule for the students at Hartley High School in this 1990s series set in Sydney." —IMDb

Starring: Callan Mulvey, Lara Cox, Ada Nicodemou

Fan review: "It's good. It's definitely more wholesome, and there's a lot of 'rack-offs.' Most of the main cast were from immigrant backgrounds (e.g., Darren's boss Chaka has a really interesting arc about her parents), which was pretty groundbreaking for the time since Home and Away/Neighbours cast blonde surfer archetypes." —u/unh0lybinchick3n

What it's about: "After being kicked out of his home, a poor, troubled youth is taken in by a public defender and his family, where he becomes embroiled in the lives of the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California." —IMDb

Starring: Mischa Barton, Benjamin McKenzie, Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson, Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Melinda Clarke, Tate Donovan

Fan review: "The O.C. is an amazing TV series. I've probably watched the series start to finish at least five times. The cast was excellent, and the story draws you in. The Cohen family seems believable. Adam Brody as Seth Cohen really did an outstanding job, definitely my favorite character. It's the one teen drama that stands out above the rest for me." —u/wastedpanda420

What it's about: "Half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott trade between kinship and rivalry both on the basketball court and in the hearts of their friends in the small, but not so quiet town of Tree Hill, North Carolina." —IMDb

Starring: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz, Lee Norris

Fan review: "I love this show! I grew up in North Carolina, so when I was a teenager, I was so excited to have a show that takes place here (also, my older cousin went to UNCW and used to see the cast out and about all the time). Brooke Davis is also probably one of my favorite characters of all time and had some of the best character development I’ve ever seen on a teen show. Season 3 was peak TV. So many great storylines happen that season. Also, this show had great music and helped me find a lot of new music when I was watching it as a teen." —u/Carolina_Blues

What it's about: "Narrated by a mysterious, vicious blogger, this show follows a set of wealthy teenagers through their day-to-day, scandalous lives as Manhattan's Elite, and how they betray each other for each other's gain." —IMDb

Starring: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick, Taylor Momsen, Michelle Trachtenberg

Fan review: "It has tons of over-the-top drama! I enjoyed it while it was on, and I was around the same age as the characters. You've got the love triangles (squares? pentagons?!), the long lost siblings, the parent back from the dead (maybe?), the endless parties/charity events/balls for drama to occur at, the poor kids going to the rich school, marriages, divorces, cheating, substance abuse, depression, illness (fake illness!?), partying in the Hamptons, and on top of all that, you have Gossip Girl (voiced by Kristen Bell), and your classmates watching your every move and reporting it on the Gossip Girl website. I'm sure there are storylines that were problematic at the time and would be perceived as even more offensive now. Chuck Bass, in general, was a problematic guy. Gossip Girl stands out for its New York setting and the glamour of most of the characters being rich." —u/TinaLove85

What it's about: "The lives of the kids at Degrassi Community School deal with the serious and sometimes taboo issues that plague teenagers." —IMDb

Starring: Miriam McDonald, Cassie Steele, Shane Kippel, Stefan Brogren, Aislinn Paul, Melinda Shankar, A.J. Saudin, Munro Chambers, Luke Bilyk, Jessica Tyler

Fan review: "It’s a very charming and diversified show. It has a mix of everything, and it moves at a good pace. The characters grow on you, and there’s a lot of cliché teen angst, but the cast has very good chemistry, and the callbacks to the original series are nostalgic/touching moments if you’ve seen the original show. I used to watch it growing up. I recently decided to revisit it when I saw it on HBO. Now my family (who I no longer live with) watches it, and it’s become something nice to catch up on when twists happen. They are teenagers, but you do watch their development as they approach college. Charming show, and I think it was ahead of its time. I preferred it over US dramas." —u/anonymous

What it's about: "A dramedy centering around the relationship between a thirtysomething single mother and her teen daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut." —IMDb

Starring: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Yanic Truesdale, Scott Patterson, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann, Liza Weil, Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia, Sean Gunn, Chris Eigeman, Matt Czuchry

Fan review: "Gilmore Girls is a great comedy comfort show. I would highly recommend, but it takes a while to actually get into the show. There isn’t much plot in the first few seasons, I won’t lie. It’s more about the realism and getting to know the characters and their relationships with each other (both family and boyfriends). I have to say there is more chaos in the later seasons. But the show is great, funny, comforting, you will get to know the characters really well, and the characters are realistic, but some are a bit eccentric. I really love this show, and it has a huge fandom, even though it first aired 25+ years ago. It’s popular for a reason." —u/Responsible_Cell_444

What it's about: "The messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of raucous teenage friends in Bristol." —IMDb

Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Kaya Scodelario, Joe Dempsie, Mike Bailey, Dev Patel, Daniel Kaluuya, Jack O'Connell

Fan review: "I just started one of many rewatches, and it’s always such a special feeling. I don’t think any other series has influenced me and my life this much. I’m also 24 now, but I first watched it at 13 or 14. I can’t really say what it is that makes this series so special, but I think it’s one of the most authentic and raw pieces about growing up, and it attracts people with a similar upbringing and similar struggles and personalities." —u/tryvo

What it's about: "After her best friend is murdered and her father is removed as county sheriff, Veronica Mars dedicates her life to cracking the toughest mysteries in the affluent town of Neptune." —IMDb

Starring: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni, Percy Daggs III, Francis Capra, Ryan Hansen, Teddy Dunn, Tina Majorino

Fan review: "Certainly one of my favorite non-genre (sci-fi/fantasy) shows. A friend of mine showed me two episodes, and I binged the rest of the first season in one weekend. I fell in love with Veronica Mars/Kristen Bell, basically, such an amazing character, and a great cast altogether. Maybe one of the best aspects is her interplay with her dad, of course. The first season is probably still the best, but I enjoyed all of them, and the movie. Still got the two T-shirts from that campaign." —u/MustrumRidcully0

What it's about: "A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas." —IMDb

Starring: Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Allison Mack, Erica Durance, Justin Hartley, John Glover, Annette O'Toole, John Schneider

Fan review: "My favorite Superman show of all time, that holds up great today. John and Martha Kent, Lex Luthor, and his dad are perfect in the show, and the music rocks. I'd still rewatch the show to this day." —u/Aggressive_Bar_2391

What it's about: "A drama that follows the lives of the Dillon Panthers, one of the nation's best high school football teams, and their head coach Eric Taylor." —IMDb

Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford, Aimee Teegarden, Jesse Plemons, Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki

Fan review: "Definitely has some high school drama, but almost always on a deeper level than anything in other shows. Minus one plotline in Season 2, it is much more grounded in reality. It also has one of the best portrayals of a husband-and-wife relationship on TV. Honestly, can't recommend it enough." —u/ZParis

What it's about: "Three girls become mermaids after a mysterious island transforms them and gives them special powers." —IMDb

Starring: Cariba Heine, Phoebe Tonkin, Claire Holt, Angus McLaren, Indiana Evans, Burgess Abernethy, Luke Mitchell, Alan David Lee, Taryn Marler

Fan review: "As a 22-year-old guy, I just started to rewatch the show. I don’t know why, though I used to be a huge fan of this show as a kid. It’s fun, cute, and I love those mermaid tails. I remember Cleo used to be my favorite character and Rikki my least favorite, but as of now, Rikki is easily the best character of the show. Maybe it’s not a well-made show, but I think it’s excellent. I like it because it’s a feel-good show about friendships and relationships." —prolelol

What it's about: "Four friends band together against an anonymous foe who threatens to reveal their darkest secrets, while also investigating the disappearance of their best friend." —IMDb

Starring: Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Sasha Pieterse, Ian Harding, Tyler Blackburn, Keegan Allen, Janel Parrish

Fan review: "I am a huge fan of PLL for mainly nostalgia reasons, but if you've never watched it before and enjoy thriller/drama/crime type stuff, you'd enjoy it. Other people have explained this already, but toward the end of the show, the plot becomes a little messy, and the overall consensus within the community is that the earlier seasons (1–4 or 5, depending on who you ask) are definitely better." —u/spicyally

What it's about: "The lives, loves, dangers, and disasters in the town, Mystic Falls, Virginia. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers." —IMDb

Starring: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Candice King, Kat Graham, Zach Roerig, Steven R. McQueen, Michael Trevino

Fan review: "It’s great but in a campy way!! First season is so over-the-top with the fog and ravens, but it’s super entertaining and nostalgic, being on the cusp of millennial and Gen Z. The soundtrack is great; it’s a good comfort show for me LOL." —u/EndZealousideal9980

What it's about: "A group of ambitious misfits tries to escape the harsh realities of high school by joining a glee club headed by a passionate Spanish teacher." —IMDb

Starring: Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Amber Riley, Naya Rivera, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz

Fan review: "Glee is a major guilty pleasure; it’s so problematic, but you can’t help watching it. It can be heartwarming, funny, stupid, and batshit crazy all at once. There’s absolutely nothing like it out there." —u/p0oundcake

What it's about: "While navigating the troubled waters of romance, school, and family, Archie and his gang become entangled in dark Riverdale mysteries." —IMDb

Starring: KJ Apa, Cole Sprouse, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, Vanessa Morgan, Casey Cott, Charles Melton, Luke Perry, Skeet Ulrich

Fan review: "If you're into over-the-top storylines and somewhat cheesy characters and plots, then I'd say yes. It's pretty tame in Season 1 (not my favorite season), but it picks up after that and becomes very campy. It got me through quarantine, so it has a special place in my heart." —u/anonymous

What it's about: "In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witnesses supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries." —IMDb

Starring: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Jamie Campbell Bower

Fan review: "You like '80s movies? Kids riding around town on bikes? Back when parents would tell you, 'Be back by dinner,' as you walked out into absolute freedom? Small town mysteries? Spooky stuff happened that the adults just don’t seem to notice? It's bigger than us? My point is, yes, watch it. At least the first season, then you can really decide if you wanna continue." —u/Sirius_Space

What it's about: "An average high school student and his best friend get caught up in some trouble, causing him to receive a werewolf bite. As a result, they find themselves in the middle of all sorts of dramas in Beacon Hills." —IMDb

Starring: Tyler Posey, Dylan O'Brien, Crystal Reed, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden, Shelley Hennig, Dylan Sprayberry, JR Bourne, Linden Ashby, Melissa Ponzio

Fan review: "The show grows on you and avoids the toxic stuff, unlike most teen sci-fi shows. The characters are iconic and great. The storylines are unique and original. The show definitely has weaker seasons, but even those are entertaining. The acting is better than in most other teen sci-fi shows. The show delves into deeper, more mature themes amidst the supernatural craziness and cheesiness. There is smart writing and humor. The emotional weight is great. All the characters grow on you." —u/anonymous

What it's about: "When three low-income students are offered scholarships to attend an exclusive school, their affluent classmates react with distrust and hostility. The friction that ensues results in a murder, which irrevocably alters all of their lives." —IMDb

Starring: Itzan Escamilla, Miguel Bernardeau, Arón Piper, Omar Ayuso, Claudia Salas, Georgina Amorós, Danna Paola, Ester Expósito, Nadia Al Saidi

Fan review: "For some reason, despite the fact that I’m used to watching American shows (as I’m Canadian), I really loved Elite, and I loved it even more as it was Spanish and set in Spain. This was my first non-English TV show. It made me want to learn Spanish. Especially when I watched clips of them on YouTube, and there weren’t any subtitles. In all honesty, though, Elite is my favorite show. I thought I said that after every show I binged, but it was truly different with this show. I love all the characters, and I have a (probably unhealthy) crush on Carla's character and her relationship life." —u/IBSurviver

What it's about: "The story of young teenagers and pupils at Hartvig Nissens upper secondary school in Oslo, and their troubles, scandals, and everyday life. Each season is told from a different person's point of view." —IMDb

Starring: Josefine Frida Pettersen, Iman Meskini, Ulrikke Falch, Lisa Teige, Tarjei Sandvik Moe, Henrik Holm

Fan review: "SKAM is incredible. Even though I don’t speak Norwegian (though I’m studying it now!), I really enjoyed it! I felt almost like I was transported back in time to high school when I was still working out the type of person I was, with all of the intense emotions, having a crush SO intense that it felt like I would burst, the raw feeling of rejection when I fought with my friends, feeling out of place but also trying to appear super cool and unbothered… It really is just super great. Definitely worth watching!" —u/Regular-Highlight-71

What it's about: "Teenager Miles enrolls in boarding school to try to gain a deeper perspective on life; after an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his friends try to make sense of what they have been through." —IMDb

Starring: Charlie Plummer, Kristine Froseth, Denny Love, Sofia Vassilieva, Jay Lee

Fan review: "I absolutely loved it! I don’t think you can get much better in terms of a book-to-TV transition. It gave me the same feelings I had when I read the book all those years ago." —u/anonymous

What it's about: "Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, decides it's time to find a girlfriend, which sets Sam's mom on her own life-changing path as her son seeks more independence." —IMDb

Starring: Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jack Haven, Michael Rapaport, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Fivel Stewart, Amy Okuda

Fan review: "I’ve been working with children, teenagers, and young adults on the spectrum for most of my life, and I love how real the characters are in this show. Sam feels real, even though he's an actor and the other people with disabilities are around him. His idiosyncrasies and habits mirror those of a real child on the spectrum in ways that are easily recognizable to me. The part I love the most is that everyone in the family is so flawed, yet at the end of the day, anyone would be lucky to be a part of their system. They care about each other so much, even when they feel so negatively about each other. The love in their family allows for the growth and development of all of them into people more than characters. This is a very special show." —u/anonymous

What it's about: "Teenager Callie Jacob is placed in a foster home with a lesbian couple and their blend of biological, adoptive, and foster children." —IMDb

Starring: Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Maia Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, David Lambert, Jake T. Austin, Noah Centineo, Hayden Byerly

Fan review: "10000000% yes, watch The Fosters — both this show and Good Trouble are really awesome in my opinion. I recommend these shows to everyone who asks about shows, LOL. They tackle so many important issues without seeming forced or just bad, like some other shows. Both shows are really inclusive." —u/Random_Human_2

What it's about: "James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection, and she persuades him to embark on a road trip in search of her real father." —IMDb

Starring: Jessica Barden, Alex Lawther, Steve Oram, Christine Bottomley

Fan review: "It’s one of my favorite shows I’ve seen in a minute. It’s a wild ride, and the plot is very quirky, and the characters just bathe you in dry dark humor throughout. I wish I could unwatch it to rewatch it again." —u/howmanydowehavehere

What it's about: "When everyone else mysteriously vanishes from their wealthy town, the teen residents of West Ham must forge their own society to survive." —IMDb

Starring: Kathryn Newton, Gideon Adlon, Sean Berdy, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Olivia DeJonge, Alex Fitzalan, Kristine Froseth, Toby Wallace, Rachel Keller

Fan review: "The quality of this show is so good that I would have to recommend it, even though it rips your heart out with being inexcusably canceled at such a peak. There are some familiar faces in this as well, which makes it worth watching to see where some of these young actors may have gotten started. It’s just such a well-done Lord of the Flies dynamic/theme, probably the best one I’ve ever seen. So that alone makes it worth it." —u/Jbroad87

What it's about: "An unpopular 15-year-old gains immediate, yet unwanted, popularity at her high school when the student body mistakes an accident she has for a suicide attempt." —IMDb

Starring: Ashley Rickards, Beau Mirchoff, Molly Tarlov, Brett Davern, Jillian Rose Reed, Jessica Lu

Fan review: "I absolutely loved this show. The first season was so good. Like a mashup of Daria and Gilmore Girls, with the outlier/misfit narrative and amazing pop culture references and quick banter. It was so witty and fun." —u/[deleted]

What it's about: "A coming-of-age story about four bright, street-savvy friends navigating their way through high school in gritty South Central Los Angeles, trying to get their friend out of a gang, and having friendship turn into something more." —IMDb

Starring: Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, Brett Gray, Diego Tinoco, Jessica Marie Garcia, Julio Macias, Peggy Blow

Fan review: "Loved the show! I feel like some seasons needed a couple more episodes. It would have been nice to see the crew at every level of high school, not just freshman and senior year. Wish the ending hit home a little more, but everyone is going their separate ways. Overall, it was a great show, and I truly enjoyed it." —u/normentn

What it's about: "A dark coming-of-age drama exploring love, addiction, friendship, and identity in a world full of temptation and uncertainty." —IMDb

Starring: Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, Hunter Schafer, Colman Domingo, Chloe Cherry

Fan review: "If you are into aesthetically pleasing cinematography, good background music, nice shots, and dream-like sequences like me, then yes! The storytelling is nice, but it is all high school drama. It deals with serious and dark issues like sexual assault, drugs, violence, etc., not petty stuff. Since it is made by A24 and HBO, it has a different feel to it than any other teen drama shows I have seen." —u/anonymous

What it's about: "On an island of haves and have-nots, teen John B enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance." —IMDb

Starring: Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow, Chase Stokes, Carlacia Grant, Drew Starkey

Fan review: "I love this show. Even though it may be unrealistic, it's a fun escape from real life, and I never think about other stuff or look at the time when I'm watching, so that's how I know it's working for me. Plus, I love anything with a treasure hunt. Any treasure hunt or time travel movie or shows I always watch, and not one has been bad. I just hate that they always lose the damn treasure! LOL." —u/Professional_Ad_4885

What it's about: "A love triangle between one girl and two brothers. A story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer." —IMDb

Starring: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Rain Spencer

Fan review: "It's incredibly cringey, but it is SO well done. I would compare it to The Notebook — it’s a ridiculous story, but the actors are so good, and the direction/visuals are so beautiful that it’s rather intoxicating. Highly recommend!!!" —u/gone4arun2

What it's about: "Charlie, a high-strung, openly gay overthinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, one day are made to sit together in class. Their friendship becomes something more for Charlie, but he does not believe he has a chance." —IMDb

Starring: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, Sebastian Croft, Olivia Colman

Fan review: "Healthy LGBTQ representation. Well-paced, pretty cinematography. It does have a bit of a cheesy vibe, but I didn't mind bc it's based on a webtoon and we rarely get LGBTQ movies/series that aren't angsty. Even if you're not LGBTQ, you can still find it cute! I've watched it nine times, and it's easily my fave series of all time so far." —u/mspalladium

What it's about: "A teenage boy with a sex-therapist mother teams up with a high-school classmate to set up an underground sex-therapy clinic at school." —IMDb

Starring: Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, Connor Swindells, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Alistair Petrie, Mimi Keene, Aimee Lou Wood

Fan review: "It's very funny, emotionally intelligent, and will make you cringe plenty. The creators played around a lot with the setting; it's like a classic American TV teen high school setting, but British, and it's set both in the now and in the '80s/'90s. Some people seemed to have an issue with that because it's very unrealistic, but if you just remember that it's TV, so it doesn't have to be realistic, then it's really enjoyable." —u/steveandthesea

What it's about: "The complicated life of a first-generation Indian-American teenage girl, inspired by Mindy Kaling's own childhood." —IMDb

Starring: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Darren Barnet, Jaren Lewison, Poorna Jagannathan, Richa Moorjani, Ramona Young, Lee Rodriguez

Fan review: "I really enjoyed the show, and that surprised me a little because I've long since aged out of the young adult target audience. I liked how the characters weren't crammed into stereotypical boxes, that it acknowledged that high school kids are sexual without being a sex parody, and that they followed the lead character's mental health journey over the course of several years. And it's funny! The entire main cast has good comic timing, and like all good ensembles, they can mix and match characters and keep the storylines interesting without relying heavily on one or two standout characters." —u/CMelody

What it's about: "The students from the school where the High School Musical films were shot stage a musical production based on the franchise." —IMDb

Starring: Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Larry Saperstein, Julia Lester, Dara Reneé

Fan review: "Definitely recommend. I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting it to be very good. I thought I would be really cringe, like a lot of the modern Disney shows, but I was pleasantly surprised. I’m not even a huge High School Musical fan, but the show isn’t a bad ripoff or anything; it is its own thing, and you don’t even have to know HSM that well to like it. The music is really good (Olivia wrote a few songs for it!), the cast is great, and the story is interesting. I’ve rewatched Season 1 multiple times LOL." —u/CommunicationMost119

What it's about: "A group of teens must survive after a plane crash leaves them stranded on a deserted island. The girls tell their stories to investigators who slowly piece together what happened to them." —IMDb

Starring:  Sophia Ali, Reign Edwards, Shannon Berry, Jenna Clause, Mia Healey, Helena Howard, Erana James, Sarah Pidgeon, David Sullivan, Troy Winbush, Rachel Griffiths

Fan review: "I was so bummed about the cliffhanger, but the show is so freaking good that it doesn't affect me loving the show anyway. It's good to know going into it that it was canceled because a lot of us didn't know, so it really sucked. It's genuinely one of the best shows I've seen on a streaming service in a while. If you do decide to watch, bring tissues 😅." —u/IDontKnowWhoIAm97

What it's about: "Two high schoolers in Los Angeles navigate first love and intimacy amid social and parental pressures." —IMDb

Starring: Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Karen Pittman, Wood Harris

Fan review: "Mara Brock Akil and Regina King made a spectacular show, even better than expected. The balance of low-stakes teenage angst and higher-stakes real-life problems, the reflections of how loving parents can be doing their best to build trust with their kids, only to find their child would rather tell anyone but them, that (still) fine as wine, Wood Harris as the kind of father that we don't get to see nearly enough of on TV. I have so many more thoughts, but yes, that was good to me!" —u/Bordeaux_Titi

What it's about: "Angsty 15-year-old Ginny Miller often feels more mature than her 30-year-old mother, the irresistible and dynamic Georgia Miller." —IMDb

Starring: Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Felix Mallard, Katie Douglas, Sara Waisglass

Fan review: "Everyone loves to label Ginny & Georgia as just another teen drama with a quirky mom/daughter dynamic, but I honestly think there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface. The way the show blends coming-of-age struggles, generational trauma, and crime/thriller elements is kind of wild — and somehow it works? Georgia is such a morally gray character that you want to root for and hate at the same time. And Ginny’s inner conflict about identity, race, and her relationship with her mother feels incredibly raw (even if sometimes her decisions are questionable). Not saying it’s perfect, but I feel like people write it off too quickly without appreciating how much chaos, heart, and nuance it delivers in each episode." —ShoeNo7118

What it's about: "A new love story unfolds when teen matchmaker Kitty reunites with her long-distance boyfriend at the same boarding school attended by her late mother." —IMDb

Starring: Anna Cathcart, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Choi Min-yeong, Anthony Keyvan, Peter Thurnwald

Fan review: "The To All the Boys series and XO, Kitty have been fun, entertaining series (movie and TV, respectively). I was convinced no one could write good rom-coms anymore, but Jenny Han has proved me wrong. And I like being wrong!" —u/itsy_bitsy_seer

What it's about: "In this anthology series, each season follows a new cast of characters who deal with traumatic events over several timelines, and how those events impact their lives." —IMDb

Starring: Chiara Aurelia, Olivia Holt, Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, Froy Gutierrez, Blake Lee, Sarah Drew

Fan review: "I would watch it. All your questions will be answered. I loved Season 1, and while I might have wanted a few things to turn out differently, it was much closer than other shows have been and better at tying up loose ends. Even a few things I forgot about early on were resolved." —u/anonymous

What it's about: "Sydney is a teenage girl navigating the trials and tribulations of high school while dealing with the complexities of her family, her budding sexuality, and mysterious superpowers just beginning to awaken deep within her." —IMDb

Starring: Sophia Lillis, Wyatt Oleff, Sofia Bryant, Kathleen Rose Perkins

Fan review: "I’m on my second watch now, and I love it. If you enjoyed It Chapter One, The End of The Fucking World, or Stranger Things, I think you’ll like it, even though it’s very different from those, too! It’s a great show, and the episodes are only 20 minutes, so it doesn’t take long to get through." —u/lg_02 

What it's about: "A fresh look at Hartley High over 20 years on. With her new friends — outsiders Quinni and Darren — Amerie must repair her reputation, while navigating love, sex, and heartbreak." —IMDb

Starring: Ayesha Madon, Thomas Weatherall, Bryn Chapman Parish, Asher Yasbincek, James Majoos, Chloé Hayden, Will McDonald, Sherry-Lee Watson

Fan review: "I loved it. I haven’t seen Skins, so I thought it was like a mix of Sex Education and Euphoria. I thought it was a good representation of Australian teenagers today, or what I know of them anyway." —u/Louise2201

What it's about: "Maddie, a teen stuck in the afterlife investigating her own disappearance, goes on a crime-solving mission as she adjusts to high-school purgatory." —IMDb

Starring: Peyton List, Kristian Ventura, Milo Manheim, Spencer MacPherson

Fan review: "I love it. My friend and I are both hooked. It’s just a good supernatural teen mystery, and the second season so far has been just as good as the first, which isn’t common lately. The main characters are horror fans, but the writers aren’t super in your face about it, which is nice, feels genuine." —u/thorn_95