The Ultimate Teen Drama Masterlist: 100 Best Shows to Watch (10-Part Series)
From 90s classics to modern masterpieces, we rank and review the 100 greatest teen television shows of all time. Your ultimate binge-watching guide.
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Culture Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 1: The Foundation (90s Icons)
Part 1 of our ultimate teen drama masterlist. We look back at the 90s classics like Buffy, Dawson's Creek, and Beverly Hills 90210 that defined the genre.
Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 10: Modern Masterpieces (2020 & Beyond)
The final part of our masterlist. We look at the latest hits like Wednesday, Ginny & Georgia, and the future of the teen drama genre.
Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 2: The Y2K Revolution (2000s Essentials)
Part 2 of our teen drama countdown. Exploring the early 2000s hits like The O.C., One Tree Hill, and the mother-daughter magic of Gilmore Girls.
Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 3: Elite Lives & Luxury Dramas
Part 3 of our masterlist. We explore the high-stakes world of the Upper East Side and Beverly Hills with Gossip Girl, 90210, and more.
Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 4: Supernatural High
Part 4 of our masterlist. We sink our teeth into the best supernatural teen dramas, from The Vampire Diaries to Teen Wolf and beyond.
Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 5: Mystery & Small Town Secrets
Part 5 of our masterlist. We uncover the dark secrets of small towns with Pretty Little Liars, Riverdale, and Cruel Summer.
Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 6: Gritty Realism & British Brilliance
Part 6 of our masterlist. We explore the raw, unfiltered side of teenage life with Skins, Euphoria, and The End of the F***ing World.
Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 7: Coming-of-Age Dramedies
Part 7 of our masterlist. We balance the heart and the humor with Sex Education, Never Have I Ever, and Glee.
Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 8: International Hits
Part 8 of our masterlist. We travel the world to find the best global teen dramas, from Spain's Elite to Norway's Skam and the UK's Heartstopper.
Culture 100 Best Teen Dramas Part 9: Genre-Benders
Part 9 of our masterlist. We explore the fantastical and the futuristic with Stranger Things, The 100, and All of Us Are Dead.
Culture Why Do We Love Teen TV Shows? The Psychology of Our Favorite 'Guilty Pleasure'
From nostalgia and escapism to the universal search for identity, discover why teen dramas like Euphoria, Sex Education, and Stranger Things captivate audiences of all ages.