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Be you one preteen or a adult, you have probably heard (or watched) about some series that feature a certain part of life. As the title of the article suggests, this part of existence is adolescence, a period so marked by happy and/or traumatic moments. If there is something that can generate empathy in human beings, it is the teen drama series, which precisely led us to prepare a list of the best titles in this select category, divided into two parts to cover two decades of the XNUMXst century. 545c6c
An addendum: since the new internet fad is deciding whether people belong in the group Millennial or Generation Z, I advance that this separation by years was made by someone born in 1997, that is, in the famous dimensional vacuum between one generation and another. Some titles will lean more to one side and that's how life goes. What matters, in the end, is that we are here to suffer the first heartbreak of the protagonists in this coming-of-age world. So let's go to best teen drama series.
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Like any good list, it is necessary to present some of the criteria used to choose the teen drama series that deserve to be here. I considered the differences: relevance at the time, legacy — that is, whether they still the series today or an acceptable average influence —, year of manufacture (considering only the year the series started, i.e. if it started in 2007 and ended in 2012, it will be on this list, not the next one), audience level and so on.
She needs to be from the last 20 years, too. There are some off-the-curve bonuses, but generally speaking, this is the rule. Feel free to disagree in the comments or ask for one to be added, as long as it doesn't offend the poor writer here or colleagues. I tried to add at least one series from a country other than this sphere United States — England too. Oh, finally, it's in alphabetical order to make life easier for everyone.
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The first copy of our selected ones is a series not so well known in Tupiniquin lands, but very interesting. Its about Degrassi: The Next Generation, the fourth installment of the franchise Degrassi. The Canadian series is possibly the most famous piece of pop culture in the country, second perhaps to Wolverine. And yes, you read that right: it is the fourth production in the main franchise that takes its name from a street in Ontario, in the province of Toronto.
It all started in 1979 with the series The Kids of Degrassi Street, which, unexpectedly, was an absolute success, generating spin-offs, independent films and engaging the young audience of the time — in which my dear mother finds herself, a kiss, mother! — to understand more about teen dramas. As expected, the series deals with common problems in the youthful world, such as the first with drugs of all kinds, prejudice, unrequited love, etc.
Degrassi: The Next Generation It's an interesting choice because several actors who participated in the past segments of the franchise play roles in the new ones, which makes for a pretty cool chronology, to say the least. Anyway, you can see it on Amazon Prime Video.
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Yes, I know the series is from 2000, but hey, a year's difference isn't going to kill anyone, right? The famous Gilmore Girls it may not have the official label of teen drama series, but there is no shortage of drama and, to some extent, teens. Starting with the plot, which is catapulted by the ubiquitous theme of teenage pregnancy, the series explores the relationship of a relatively young mother with her equally youthful daughter.
It doesn't stop there, of course, as they both need to live with their family, from whom they were estranged for reasons that the series itself will explain and not me, who am here merely to indicate interesting shows. I'll it it's not my favorite on the list, but it's worth watching to feel the drama flowing, whether it's with the mother, daughter, grandparents or literally any character, as there's no shortage of drama.
And how can we forget the classic love exchange between Rory and Dean in season one, when the guy says he loves her and she just throws a THANKS for the young? legendary. Finally, the series is available on Netflix.
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Depending on where you went to school when you were younger, liking Glee could be considered a capital offense or a king's quality. I went to watch the series shortly after high school, which already gives clues as to which category viewers fell into in my circle. Anyway, I didn't like it very much because I'm not a fan of musicals, but the influence and importance of this one of the best teen drama series is undeniable.
With sensitive issues such as death, the ubiquitous teenage pregnancy, homosexuality, racism and most complicated of all, teamwork, Glee it was a milestone in television and in the lives of many people who, at the time, could not identify with other more standardized characters. This is true not only for minorities of all kinds, but also for shower singers who found reasons to smile in musicals.
Not by chance, the covers provided by Glee can be found all over the internet with ease, especially when we see their quantity and quality. And, let's face it, the songs give a whole charm to the drama that accompanies the series from the first to the last season.
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The first — but not the last — appearance of Josh schwartz in the list of best teen drama series is marked by this somewhat curious series, in which an unknown narrator addresses the stories of some young high society. As usual, this category of people has some classic dramas of the rising bourgeoisie, such as the problems and mishaps of becoming a socialist, the series doesn't stray too far from that spectrum. Which doesn't necessarily mean it's bad.
Gossip Girl is the classic title for those who like a very loud gossip, in the biggest high-school high-school preppy style. Although it doesn't explore problematic issues of adolescence as much as other presences here, it's an interesting series to analyze people's behavior and, if seen from a certain angle, it can be a beautiful satire too. And, rest assured, there's plenty of love drama — and a hint of mystery too, which changes with the season.
Oh, it's worth ing that a reboot of the series is slated to debut on July 8 on the streaming from HBO, HBO Max. Will it be good? Well… the mystery remains, maybe it will even appear on an eventual list of the best teen drama series.
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Escaping a little from the western pattern, we have this drama classic, adaptation of a manga that, equally classic, has been adapted several times. The Korean version, from 2009, is on Netflix, but the best adaptation is definitely the Japanese one, from 2005. I haven't watched the Thai one from 2002 yet, but, between the two mentioned above, the Japanese one takes the best, much of it due to the performances. .
Hana yori dango shows you how to face off against bullies and people of supposedly higher rank than yours can be satisfying and rewarding. Especially if you are a girl from a poor family who, through a scholarship, attends a school for rich people, where only the famous heirs of the country have access. Without citing parallels with the Brazilian reality in order to avoid legal proceedings resulting from self-conscious guilt, the series shines when these realities collide.
With only 9 episodes, the drama it's quite interesting in showing the difficulties of a lower-middle class girl dealing with a group of rich and, in the biggest exaggeration of the word, assholes.
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In the early 2000s, a battle began that continues to this day in the kingdom of fandoms: who loved T and who loved One Tree Hill. You hardly find a person who likes both series with the same intensity. In the case of One Tree Hill, the troubled relationship between two brothers is a central point of the series, mainly because they are both temperamental and go to the same school, as well as being part of the same basketball team. It goes without saying that this can't work with teenagers, right?
After a few seasons, the series starts to focus on themes of adult life, as we follow the characters in their evolution through this rocky path that is existence. It's very interesting how this transition takes place in a natural way, without straining the viewer's goodwill too much, and helps to give a sense of belonging to the series, which was one of the biggest audiences of the last decade.
Here in Brazil, you can follow the madness of the duo Lucas and Nathan through the streaming Globoplay.
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Pretty Little Liars it has more mystery and suspense than conventional teen drama series, which is a nice change considering the list itself. Even so, much of this mystery ends up flowing, if we can use that term, in the drama already known to spectators, even if some instances of this drama are more serious and with more realistic consequences. Well, basically there's a group of inseparable popular girls, until one of them disappears. The rest is history.
By the way, chronologically speaking, it's the last series on our list, moving very close to entering the next installment, due out in 2010. Does that mean anything? Absolutely nothing, but it seems important to mention, especially if you watch the show. In any case, the series gained a large legion of fans, which led to two sequels being developed, although none of them achieved half the success of the original plot.
The series came out of practically all the services of streaming Brazilians, which means we have to root for her to make an appearance on the just-released HBO Max.
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Skins it is the near-perfect representation of wild adolescence. Drugs, betrayal, death and all the brutal mistakes a young man in the making can make, all at once and without mercy. There is a little fickle variation in the quality of the British show as the generations change, but overall it's an acceptable show set in England. To game fans, I always a friend saying that Life is Strange nothing more than Skins with little power, which, in a way, is true.
With themes ranging from bulimia to conflicting religious customs, the series shines brightest as it explores the troubled relationships between students and friends — even if, in some cases, those friendships aren't exactly the best, bordering on the infamous. abusive relationship. In other cases, the viewer will want to get on the television and shake the characters until they realize they're screwing up, but hey, it's part of life.
Here in Tupiniquim territory, you can watch the British drama on Netflix.
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By far my favorite series on the list, maybe in life, T explores young Ryan Atwood's mishaps growing up. Coming from a troubled family in a poor California neighborhood, Ryan is adopted by the wealthy Cohen family. It is difficult to name a character that is not classic in this series, ing that we have everything from Seth Cohen's sarcastic comments to Julie Cooper's evil machinations. And besides, who knew Summer Roberts would turn into last season's activist?
In addition to the absurd drama that revolves around Ryan's relationships (for God's sake give my boy 5 minutes of peace) with his old and new lives, there are themes like teen pregnancy, family violence, sexuality, internal conflicts and to political positioning. Not to mention the mourning, which is treated in a very real way and in keeping with the personality of each character. I could do a master's thesis on the series, but time and existence itself force me to keep it brief.
Unfortunately, T left Netflix so the only hope to hear CALIFORNIA, HERE WE EAT is awaiting a re-release on HBO Max.
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Or what a difference Veronica Mars of other series on the list is the effort of the eponymous young woman to solve mysteries, following the tutelage of her father, the former city sheriff, who, after getting involved in a scandal involving the murder of his daughter's best friend, is ostracized community and decides to set up a private investigation agency. All this in the midst of transitioning from high school to college, which makes for a beautiful coming-of-age story, albeit quite painful at times.
After three seasons, the series was canceled and only resumed in recent years. Even so, there was no continuation of season four either, which means it probably won't be returning anytime soon, if at all. That doesn't mean, however, that it isn't one of the best teen drama series, not least because it helped several promising young people think about mysteries throughout the first decade of the 2000s.
The series is only available on Hulu.
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