teen dramas

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Teen Dramas Like ‘Euphoria’ Can Create Unrealistic Expectations for High School

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

The glamorization of adult themes and age-inappropriate casting can lead to problematic assumptions made about real life.…

February 16, 2022

‘Euphoria’ Provides Audiences a Glimpse Inside the Mind of a Teen

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The hit HBO series carefully describes the dark side of adolescence without giving into typical teen drama tropes.…

December 16, 2021

Despite Its Millennial Nostalgia, ‘PEN15’ Still Resonates With Gen Z

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

In the American comedy series, the supposed gap between the generations is put to the ultimate test as the show's frontrunners play teen versions of themselves.…

August 22, 2021

In an article about Pretty Little Liars, five woman stand holding hands and touching shoulders in a garden.

Do We Need Another ‘Pretty Little Liars’? (Spoiler Alert: No)

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

There's a reboot of this iconic teen drama in the works, and although we don't know much about it as of right now, what little information we do have doesn't bode well.…

July 28, 2021

Referencing Gossip Girl, colorful text reads "XOXO" overlaid on a New York City skyline.

‘Gossip Girl’ 2.0: Is the Classic Series Back for Good?

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

A spinoff of the beloved teen drama hit screens last week. Do these 2021 New York elites live up to Blair and Serena?…

July 23, 2021

In an article about Gossip Girl, the cast of the reboot sits on a stairwell together.

‘Gossip Girl’ Had A Problem With Poverty — Will The Reboot Address It?

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

With a reboot on the horizon, it's important to address the tendency of the original show to treat its less exorbitantly rich characters with downright cruelty.…

July 19, 2021

Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva for an article on Riverdale

The Ridiculous Dialogue of ‘Riverdale’ Leaves Much To Be Desired

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

It's hard to sit through the teen drama with a straight face — and lines like 'Who wants to tryst in the Closet of Love first?' don't make the job any easier.…

April 22, 2021

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You Should Give Netflix’s ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ a Chance

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although the show has failed to impress fans of Nickelodeon's 'Winx Club,' it is still worthwhile and enjoyable to watch.…

February 14, 2021

Illustration by Sarah Yu of a character from Never Have I Ever

‘Never Have I Ever’ Offers a Funny, Diverse Look Into Generation Z

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The coming-of-age show deals with cultural identity, grief and teenage romance in a touching and relatable way.…

May 7, 2020

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A Few Years Beyond High School: The Implications of Adult Actors Playing Children

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Legal and logistical barriers make casting minors something of a burden. Has the trend of adult actors assuming the role of teens skewed public perception?…

January 16, 2020

The 4 Most Underrated Teen Dramas from the 2000s

Ana Greening, Texas State University

These memorable TV series will do more than trigger your nostalgia; prepare to get addicted.…

April 5, 2018

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