TV shows are now filtered according to personal choice. A teen will tell you what he/she is NOT watching more often than what he is! Which is why, we thought it’s a good idea to give you a mix of old and new shows that are still trending on their radar – if you’re a teen, tell us what you think of our choices.
The sweet teens! They want content they can relate to, live through different characters and just explore the different themes shows have to offer. We give you the top 5 TV shows teens can’t get enough of.
1. Riverdale
The show is a dark and twisted take on the iconic Archie Comics.
Riverdale is a town that holds many sinister secrets and callous murderers. Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica together try to solve the mysteries and hold up with the harsh realities of life. It’s a rough and wild roller coaster of emotions, suspense and drama.
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First air date: 26th January, 2017
Genre: Teen mystery/thriller
Seasons: 4
Actors: KJ Apa, Cole Sprouse, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Madeline Petsch, Luke Perry (late), Skeet Ulrich
IMDb rating: 7/10
Available on Netflix and CW App
2. Elite
The teen thriller revolves around the lives of the students of Las Encinas. It shows the different lives each character has and how the clash between the working class and the upper class gets to the point that it leads to a murder of one of their own. Each season has a different plot and is set in two timelines: the past and the present, keeping the viewers at the edge of their seats.
Mental health, personal identity, gang life revolve as the main themes of the show. (relatable to audiences because they resonate with many of the issues the characters struggle with.)
(source: tvline
First air date: 5th October, 2018
Language: Spanish
Genre: Drama, thriller
Season: 3 (season four and 5 underproduction)
Cast: Itzan Escamilla, Aaron Piper, Mina El Hammani, Danna Paula, Miguel Bernardeau, Exter Esposito
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
Stream on Netflix
3. The Society
It’s every teens’ dream to live without their parents and just have a good time. The lives of a group of Connecticut teens flip upside down when the adults of their home town are missing. They have to use their instincts and work together to get their parents back.
Let’s just say it’s not fun when adults are gone for so long!
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From: 10th May, 2019
Genre: Thriller
Season: 1
Cast: Kathryn Newton, Jack Mulhern, Sean Berdy, Alex Fitzalan, Kristine Froseth
IMDb rating: 7/10
Available on Netflix
4. Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever follows the life of Devi Vishwakumar, a first generation Indian-American teen. The coming of age drama shows Devi wants to change her life after a bad start to high school. However, her friends and family just don’t make things easier.
The show, narrated by John McEnroe, has received positive reviews and has been praised for breaking the typical Asian stereotypes.
(source: Netflix)
First episode: 27th April 2020
Genre: Drama
Seasons: 1 (season 2 is in the making)
Cast: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Darren Barnett, Jaren Lewison, Richa Moorjani, Poorna Jagannathan, Lee Rodriguez
IMDb: 8/10
Stream on Netflix
5. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Everyone needs a little comical relief, and for teens the most popular comedy is Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It follows the workplace environment and life of New York’s detectives at the Nine-Nine precinct, as they solve crimes under the leadership of Captain Holt. It also addresses topics such as OCD, mental health and personal issues. The combination of the characters make this a show for the books.
(source: Consequence of sound)
First episode: 17th September, 2013
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Seasons: 7
Cast: Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Andre Braugher, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti
IMDb: 8.4/10
Available on Netflix
Personal Preference
Personally, I really enjoyed Elite and Never Have I Ever. The dramatic elements in Elite, really make it intriguing, making one just want to watch episode after episode. It really had me hooked. As it’s in Spanish so for the first time I really enjoyed sub-titles, and to let you in on a little secret – I might have learnt a little Spanish myself!
Now for Never Have I Ever, I loved how the writers and producers depicted the life of Devi, Ben and Paxton. I think their ups and downs are relatable to many extents, but the theme of ‘friendship’ is what really stood out for me. It shows that no matter where you are, how mad you may be at your friends, they’ll always love you and be there for you. Also, Devi and Ben’s fun banter in school (as rivals) really added to the comical relief of the show.
Now it’s your turn to watch these shows. Which one is at the top of your list? Let us know!
