2007 · 6 Seasons · The CW · Drama
A stylish, addictive teen soap that defined a generation's fashion and pop culture sensibility, even as its plotting became increasingly absurd and its characters increasingly difficult to root for.
2018 · 8 Seasons · Netflix · Drama, Thriller
A provocative teen thriller that started as Spain's addictive answer to Gossip Girl meets murder mystery before gradually losing its original cast and much of its spark across eight seasons.
1998 · 8 Seasons · FOX · Comedy
That '70s Show captured the awkwardness and excitement of teenage life through a 1970s lens that felt both nostalgic and timeless, anchored by a young ensemble cast that included future stars Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Topher Grace. The basement hangout sessions, the circle format, and the parent dynamics create a sitcom that's as much about friendship as it is about its era. The final season, with Topher Grace's departure, is widely regarded as a significant quality drop, and the humor can be broader than the character work deserves.
2019 · 2 Seasons · HBO · Drama
Euphoria is a show at war with itself, capable of breathtaking television one moment and baffling creative choices the next. Zendaya's performance alone justifies watching, and Season 1 builds a compelling foundation that hooks you fast. But the cracks that appear in Season 2 are real, and they raise legitimate questions about where the show goes from here. It's a series worth watching with the understanding that it might frustrate you as often as it moves you.
1989 · 4 Seasons · NBC · Comedy
Saved by the Bell is a show that shouldn't work on paper. The acting is broad, the plots are formulaic, the lessons are heavy-handed, and the school has approximately six students. Yet it became a defining piece of 1990s teen culture, and its hold on the people who grew up watching it is almost impossible to break. Mark-Paul Gosselaar's Zack Morris carries the show with charm that papers over every structural weakness, and the ensemble's chemistry creates something warmer and more enduring than the scripts alone deserve. It's pure nostalgia television, and whether that's enough depends on when you were born.