high school TV shows

Two characters from Netflix's On My Block peek around a fence.

The Final Season of ‘On My Block’ Leaves Much To Be Desired

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

The coming-of-age show became a hit when it premiered on Netflix four years ago, but a lackluster finale may have ruined the entire series.…

October 26, 2021

The Politician. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

‘The Politician’ Uses High School Politics to Reflect on Real World Issues

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Payton Hobart is an ambitious student with White House aspirations, but he faces challenges that all viewers can relate to.…

November 3, 2020

Characters from Love, Victor standing in a crowd

‘Love, Victor’ Is a Triumph of Queer Representation

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Hulu's 'Love, Simon' spin-off, with its complex story about sexuality and understanding oneself, is just what the teenage high school television canon needs.…

July 3, 2020

A Case Study: The CW’s ‘Riverdale’ vs. HBO’s ‘Euphoria’

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The dark charm of 'Riverdale' is being outshone by newcomers like 'Euphoria.'…

October 2, 2019

Why Every Millennial Should Watch ‘One Tree Hill’

Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

The show's plot may be a stretch at times, but it does a better job than most at depicting the vicissitudes of high school and college life.…

August 8, 2017

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