By Rashmi Goel
A lot of great television comes from the teenage years. Feel the emotions, observe the drama, and relate to every crush and heartbreak. TV series couldn't get better fodder than this. Despite the fact that teen-targeted TV is everywhere, not all of it is worthwhile. A lot of Netflix shows are suitable for high school students, and a lot of them are worth watching. Teens can relate to Netflix shows about those fleeting high-school feelings, giving them something to relate to. Also, if they can incorporate superpowers, supernatural elements, or gripping plots, that's even better. There are Netflix shows for teens and even tweens that cover the whole range, trying to please both ends of the spectrum. It features gentle adventures for teenagers just getting their toes wet with more mature content. Everyone can enjoy watching reality shows and competitions together. The older ones can enjoy soapy, dishy dramas. Combine the two, and you have hours of entertainment. Afterwards, you can watch some teen movies or books on Netflix . The Vampire Diaries Mystic Falls, Virginia, a town with a fascinating supernatural history, is the setting for the series. Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), a teenage girl who recently lost both parents in a car accident, falls in love with a 162-year-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Stefan's relationship becomes strained when his mysterious older brother Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) returns, intent on bringing back Katherine Pierce (also played by Dobrev), a vampire that resembles Elena. The love triangle that is created between Damon, Stefan, and Elena begins when Damon harbors a grudge against his brother for forcing him to become a vampire. While fighting various villains and threats to their town, including Katherine, both brothers try to protect Elena. Flashbacks reveal the brothers' history and the mythology of the town as the series proceeds. Some of the other storylines revolve around Elena's siblings Jeremy Gilbert (Steven R. McQueen) and Jenna Sommers (Sara Canning), her best friends Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham) and Caroline Forbes (Candice King), their mutual friends Matt Donovan (Zach Roerig) and Tyler Lockwood (Michael Trevino), Matt's older sister Vicki Donovan (Kayla Ewell), and their history teacher Alaric Saltzman ( the town's politics are governed by descendants of the original founding families who make up the "Founders' Council"). The town is mainly protected from vampires and other supernatural threats such as werewolves, witches, hybrids, and ghosts. Umbrella Academy An unconnected, random group of women gave birth to 43 infants on one day in 1989 after showing no signs of pregnancy the day before. Billionaire industrialist Sir Reginald Hargreeves adopts seven of the children and creates the Umbrella Academy to prepare them for saving the world. But during their teenage years, the family fractures and the team breaks up. After hearing news of Hargreeves' death, the clan's six surviving members reunite. In an effort to solve the mystery of their father's death, they work together, but divergent personalities and abilities tear the estranged family apart, and a global apocalypse looms in the distance. Gerard Way, the lead singer of My Chemical Romance, created and wrote the comics and graphic novels for the series. Derry Girls McGee created and writes the British sitcom Derry Girls, about Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), her cousin Orla (Louisa Harland), their friends Clare (Nicola Coughlan) and Michelle (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), and Michelle's English cousin James (Dylan Llewellyn).). They are all navigating the Troubles at a Catholic girls' secondary school in Derry. Erin's biological father, Gerry, and mother, Mary, live in the same house as her little sister, Anna, Mary's younger sister, Sarah, and Sarah's daughter, Orla, and her maternal grandfather, Joe. The cousin of Michelle's is James; his mother left Derry for England to have an abortion, but he was born in London and raised there. While she is going through a divorce, Michelle sends him home to live with her and her mother Deirdre in Derry. Never Have I Ever Devi Vishwakumar is an Indian-American Tamil girl from Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, who is 15 years old. As a result of her father's sudden death, Devi loses sensation in her legs. Psychological trauma causes this to happen to her and she cannot walk for 3 months after the event. In an effort to see her crush Paxton Hall-Yoshida, she miraculously recovers one day and stands on her legs. Following a socially horrible freshman year, she wishes to change her social standing, but friends, family, and feelings make it difficult. Her grief, her Native American identity, and her school life become more complicated the following year. Her mother, Nalini, is also a source of difficulty for her. As Devi deals with her feelings for Paxton and Ben after cheating on both of them with Ben, she must also deal with her feelings for Ben. Aneesa Qureshi joins the mix as a new student. The series follows Devi's daily life dealing with all of these things. A majority of Never Have I Ever is narrated by professional tennis player John McEnroe for Devi, while Andy Samberg voices Ben and Gigi Hadid voices Paxton. The Circle https://www.netflix.com Even though the show's first series was filmed in London, its contestants (called "players") live in Salford apartments. Contestants live in separate apartments and communicate through messaging apps that are created to portray a genuine or altered version of the player, or someone else. The game can be played by several players sharing one apartment: One profile can be played by multiple players, with a slight difference so that messages can be sent to one or both players. As the game progresses, players rate one another. In the first game series, players rated one another on a scale of 1 to 5. Their average scores were then revealed. In the second series, the players rated each other. Blockings (or eliminations) are common when certain players, generally those who are rated the highest in a rating, are chosen as "influencers". It is not uncommon for rules to be amended, such as when the lowest rating players may be instantly blocked, the identity of influencers is withheld, or multiple players are blocked. They are eliminated from the game and given a brief opportunity to meet one of the remaining players. Usually, new players replace the blocked players. Contestants rate each other once more during the final. Top-rated contestants receive cash prizes. The first series gave away £50,000, the second series gave away £70,000, and the third series gave away £100,000 as well. The viewers could also select a "viewers' champion" from the finalists, who would receive £25,000 in series 1 and £30,000 in series 2. The third series was pre-recorded due to COVID-19 restrictions, thus making the viewers' vote impossible. Big Mouth In the Westchester County suburbs of New York, the series follows a group of teenagers, including best friends Nick Birch and Andrew Glouberman, as they navigate their way through puberty with struggles like masturbation and sexual arousal. Maurice, the hormone monstress (who pesters Andrew and Matthew and occasionally Nick), Connie-the hormone demon (who pesters Jessi and Nick and occasionally Missy) and Mona (who mostly bothers Missy) are the over-sexualized shoulder angels. The kids interact with people and items who are often personified and offer helpful, yet confusing advice in their puberty-filled lives, including the ghost of Duke Ellington, a Statue of Liberty with French accents, a pillow that gets pregnant, and even Jessi's very own vulva. As puberty challenges them physically and mentally, they strive to find their destiny. Family Reunion The Netflix Original series Family Reunion was created and written by Meg DeLoatch. In order to be closer to their extended family, the McKellan family relocates from Seattle all the way back to Georgia. McKellan's are fish out of the water with their three-hour church services and humidity hair, but M'Dear's home cooking can save the day. The McKellan family is learning a lot about the Georgian way of life as they adjust to their extended family in the south. Throughout the series, they make hilarious attempts to fit in with the locals. Fate: The Winx Saga Netflix's Fate: The Winx Saga provides a compelling story full of magic, fairies, and teen drama. A popular cartoon series called Winx Club inspired Netflix's new series Fate: The Winx Saga. The Vampire Diaries and Riverdale creator Brian Young brings us a new young adult series with a familiar feel. "The Winx Saga" follows Bloom (Abigail Cowen), a fire fairy who lives in the "non-magical" world and has no idea she possesses magical powers until a week ago. Alfea is a boarding school for Fairies situated in the Otherworld. Bloom becomes friends with four other girls at school: Stella (Hannah van der Westhuysen) who is a light fairy princess, Aisha (Precious Mustapha) who is a water fairy, Musa (Elisha Applebaum) an earth fairy, and Terra (Eliot Salt) who is a mind fairy. Bloom is interested in learning more about her magic and how it can be controlled, especially after a tragic incident in the human world. As strange things begin to happen at the school, especially outside the Barrier, Bloom begins to discover more dark secrets about her past. Cheer In January 2020, Netflix began streaming Cheer, an American sport television docuseries. This documentary series follows the nationally-ranked forty-member Navarro College Bulldogs Cheer Team from Corsicana, Texas, as they prepare to compete at the National Cheerleading Championship held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida. Cheerleaders and other high-achievers will relish this look into the gripping and intense world of competitive cheerleading. As the Navarro College squad competes for a national title, the series follows behind-the-scenes footage of their practices and competitions. Netflix's second season also delves into the off-the-mat dramas that happened after the release of Netflix's first season, which includes some more mature content. Raising Dion The superhero drama Raising Dion is set in the United States. In 'Raising Dion,' a young boy, Dion Warren, realizes he has superpowers and thus begins to learn how to control them while figuring out his place in the world. Dion's mother, Nicole, plays an equally important role as he does in the series. As a single mother, Nicole will do anything to protect him from the outside world. However, Dion's powers go beyond what the eye can see. Dion's powers are being absorbed by a larger force, one that will not stop until they are absorbed. The Baby-Sitters Club Rachel Shukert created the online comedy-drama series based on the children's novel series of the same name by Ann Martin. The ultimate in comfort entertainment, the series follows a group of suburban tweens as their babysitting gigs bring them closer to the world of adults. The book series will appeal to fans of Ann M. Martin. Netflix currently offers two seasons of the show, but sadly the streaming service has not renewed it for a third season. Atypical Netflix's Atypical is a comedy-drama series created by Robia Rashid. Atypical tells the story of Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old with autism who searches for love and independence. In addition to Sam's funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must deal with changes in their own lives as they wrestle with the ongoing theme of the series: what does it really mean to be normal? Sam starts his first year of college in season three, and he must figure out what success means to him while also adjusting to the changes that come with growing up. Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, while Jennifer Jason Leigh plays his mother, Elsa, who continues her own journey of self-discovery as her children grow up and become independent. Brigette Lundy-Paine plays his sister, Casey. This season, Sara Gilbert returns as Sam's new Ethics professor, and Eric McCormack as his Art professor. Alexa and Katie The Netflix original series Alexa & Katie was created by Heather Wordham. Matthew Carlson oversees production. Paris Berelc and Isabel May play Alexa and Katie respectively. In anticipation of the start of their freshman year of high school, Alexa and Katie are childhood best friends. Alexa is diagnosed with cancer and begins treatment, leaving the two friends feeling outsiders at a time when what matters most is fitting in. Katie makes an important decision alongside Alexa and shaves her head. Despite Alexa's cancer, the girls must deal with all the troubles high school seems to bring. Ashley Garcia, Genius in Love There is an American comedy television series called Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love, created by Mario Lopez and Seth Kurland. Ashley Garcia has a brilliant mind. Having graduated from college at the age of nine, Ashley is the youngest person ever to graduate with a doctorate. As if that's not impressive enough, at 15, she's been offered a position to work for NASA in Pasadena, California. Her overprotective mom has given her the thumbs up to move to California, which is her ultimate dream come true. The light might turn red at any moment if she doesn't take care. Ashley's mother doesn't really trust her. Neither does Mom trust Victor, Ashley's younger brother, with whom she will be staying. A Victor, the famous playboy, is the baby of the family who has made a career out of playing football, coaching high school football, and wooing women. He is the only parent figure available on the West Coast, though he is not the first choice. However, Ashley doesn't mind. Her mom has been torturing her for years, so she has been dying to escape and finally experience what it's like to be an average teen. Despite reading nearly every book in the universe, she has never learned how to do basic things like ordering pizza, applying makeup, or kissing a guy. Though Ashley, Uncle Victor, and her mother might not be able to cope with the transition easily, they all need to learn to trust one another. In the end, it isn't just Ashley's universe that may expand. The Big Show Show A streaming TV series created by Josh Bycel and Jason Berger called The Big Show Show. The Big Show might be 7 feet tall and 400 pounds, but he's not fit to raise a family of girls. As a fictionalized version of his family, Allison Munn, Reylynn Caster, Lily Brooks O'Briant, and Juliet Donenfeld portray professional wrestler and titular character, the Big Show. His life is further complicated when his teen daughter from a previous relationship moves in with him. Connected This show is a great choice for kids interested in science because it features journalist Latif Nasser who investigates how everything in the world is connected. It is not surprising the structure and storytelling aspects of the documentary series are top-notch: Nasser is the director of research at the popular WNYC podcast Radiolab and has a doctorate in the history of science. Taking his artful storytelling from the radio to the screen, he infused even more of his boundless energy into it. In each episode, Nasser provides a lot of information, but he moves through it in a thoughtful manner, connecting the dots of episodes titled with the subject matter, like "Poop" and "Dust." Seeing him travel the globe illustrates the connectedness of scientific inquiry across society and inspires jealousy, as world travel is a distant memory right now. Fuller House The Netflix original series Fuller House is an American sitcom created by Jeff Franklin and the sequel to the 1987–1995 television series Full House. As in the original series, the show is set in the same house in San Francisco, California, still owned by Danny Tanner. DJ Tanner-Fuller, recently widowed, is a veterinarian and a mother of three boys. DJ moves back into her childhood home with her father Danny after her husband, Tommy, who was a firefighter, passes away suddenly. In the meantime, Danny must move away for work, so DJ accepts the help of her sister, Stephanie, and best friend, Kimmy, who move in and help raise D.J. 's children: 13-year-old Jackson, 7-year-old Max, and baby Tommy Jr. Kimmy's daughter Ramona, also moves in. Greenhouse Academy Netflix's greenhouse academy is a tween drama series. Based on Giora Chamizer's Israeli television series The Greenhouse (Ha-Hamama), the series was adapted by Chamizer and Paula Yoo for international audiences. Brothers Alex and Hayley Woods enroll at a boarding school for gifted future leaders eight months after their astronaut mother is killed in a rocket explosion. Each joins a competing house within the school, becoming rivals. Students from both houses are soon involved in a top secret investigation after mysterious events occur. During the investigation, they uncover a deadly plot to take advantage of earthquakes. Only by working together and joining forces can they defeat this scheme. The Healing Powers of Dude Erica Spates and Sam Littenberg-Weisberg created the comedy television series The Healing Powers of Dude. Throughout the Netflix family comedy series THE HEALING POWERS OF DUDE, 11-year-old Noah Ferris (Jace Chapman) struggles with a social anxiety disorder, which can make the simplest everyday activities seem overwhelming. After years of homeschooling, Noah decides he wants to try middle school and maybe even make some new friends. He gets a scruffy, high-energy emotional support dog named Dude (Steve Zahn) from his parents (Tom Everett Scott and Larisa Oleynik). Even though Dude lacks experience, he makes up for it with charm, spunk and a desire to do everything he can for Noah. It's possible that this unlikely pair of friends may just make it through the school year if they can overcome their differences and work together. I Am Not Okay With This A streaming television series based on a graphic novel of the same name by Charles Forsman, I'm Not Okay with This is an American coming-of-age black comedy. This movie is based on Charles Forsman's comic book of the same name. This show is about Sydney, a 17-year-old white girl who describes herself as boring. Two of her best friends are Dina and Stanley, both bubbly and eccentric. Her father died by suicide when Sydney was just 16 and her loss of her father was quite traumatic. As if a volcano is just waiting for the chance to erupt, she never dealt with the trauma of the death of her father. Unaware of her supernatural abilities, she soon discovers that she possesses them. Her story revolves around her dealing with the obstacles in life. From boys to relationships, friendships to other issues. During the series, Sydney gets 'grief hallucinations' and we see how she deals with everything that is happening in her life. The Letter for the King A fantasy coming-of-age series called The Letter for the King premiered on Netflix in March last year. Adapted from the 1962 Dutch novel De brief voor de Koning by Tonke Dragt, the series was developed by Will Davies. Young squire Tiuri (Amir Wilson) is tasked with delivering an important letter to the king after a prince threatens the kingdom of Dagonaut. Tiuri, despite being reluctant to start the trek and only after being asked by a dying knight to do so, soon realizes he doesn't have much choice but to continue on with the journey - luckily, he finds allies along the way to assist him. While on his quest, Tiuri learns about a prophecy regarding a hero who will defeat the ruthless prince and preserve peace in Dagonaut. Malibu Rescue It is an American comedy television series created by Savage Steve Holland and Scott McAboy for Netflix. After Tyler gets in trouble one too many times, his stepfather punishes him by sending him to the Malibu Junior Rescue Program. The group from the Valley includes Tyler and a ragtag group of children. They set out to prove to themselves that they deserve to participate in the program along with the other children from Malibu. As the program director, Garvin Cross, reveals that he only let Tyler and the Flounders into the program so that they would fail and he would not have to take children from the Valley anymore, Tyler and the Flounders come together to win a big lifeguard competition and earn their own tower for the spring. Team Kaylie The social media star and selfie addict Kaylie Konrad. The show opens by introducing us to a 19-year-old billionaire. However, Kaylie is expected to be the leader of an LA Wilderness Club after a certain freak accident caused her to be ordered to do so by the court. It turns out to be a rollercoaster drama of chaos and confusion. In a wilderness with little awareness of nature, Kaylie finds herself at a crossroads. She has difficulty supervising basic activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, adventure trips, and spending a lot of time outdoors, although her kid companions are thrilled that she is their mentor. Eventually, she realizes that this is the perfect opportunity to learn about how life really is. Additionally, Kaylie realizes that she has a lot to give back to her community. The series follows her gradual but meaningful growth. Though it means putting in a bit of effort, we are able to see how she can balance her own plans with the children's. The crew continues their adventures during Season 2 including a bird-watching expedition, fishing expeditions, as well as a fundraising event. Meanwhile, the characters have romantic linkups as well. As the season comes to an end, Kaylie learns to let go of her high expectations and enjoy a humble celebration. Teenage Bounty Hunters Streaming television series Teenage Bounty Hunters is an American teen comedy-drama created by Kathleen Jordan. After one season on Netflix, this show found a cult following despite being killed off. The movie follows twin high school girls Sterling and Blair Wesley, who, despite being good girls, work as part-time bounty hunters. Without their parents' knowledge, they dented the pickup truck of their father in order to pay for the truck's repair and to pay for Bowser Simmons' bounty hunts. Anne With an E Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's book, Anne of Green Gables, was loosely adapted as Anne of Green Gables in the Canadian series Anne with an E. During 1896, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert (who never married) decide to adopt an orphan boy to help out around their ancestral farm of Green Gables, on the outskirts of the Canadian town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. As Matthew waits for the child at the railway station, he discovers Anne Shirley, an imaginative, bright, high-spirited, and talkative girl who is 13 years old. As a baby, Anne was orphaned when her parents died, and lived in various households as a servant before being placed in an orphanage. Marilla does not trust Anne, given her status as an unknown orphan and her perceived uselessness, despite Matthew's desire for her to stay with him. Marilla's mistrust appears to be confirmed when she cannot locate Anne's brooch, thereby leading her to believe that Anne has stolen it. Sending her away is the Cuthberts' way of "returning" her to the orphanage. Even though she does arrive back at the orphanage, she loses her courage upon entering, haunted by the bullying she suffered there, and returns to the train station. Marilla discovers that Anne had misplaced rather than stolen the brooch, and she begins to suspect that Anne is not a thief. As a result, Matthew finds Anne and convinces her to return to Green Gables, where she is officially accepted as a member of their family. Diana's parents and others in her community continue to bully Anne within the Avonlea school and to discriminate against her based on her class. Using her intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and imagination, Anne attempts to gain acceptance from the rest of Avonlea once again. One Day at a Time Based on the 1975 series of the same name, One Day at a Time is a sitcom produced in the United States. An ensemble cast of Justina Machado, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gomez, Marcel Ruiz, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rita Moreno stars in the series. Every character in the series finds their own path through everyday life in a Cuban-American family. Penelope Alvarez is a veteran of the United States Army Nurse Corps facing a lot of unresolved issues after returning to civilian life. Working for Dr. Leslie Berkowitz, she is a nurse. Penelope leaves Victor because her husband's alcoholism caused him to have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from his time in the Army made it unsafe for their children to be in the house. Elena and Alex are brought up by their Cuban mother, Lydia Riera. Penelope begins dating and finds a love interest in addition to planning her daughter's quinceaera. When Elena starts dating a teenager from her class, she later realizes that she is a lesbian, despite her reluctance to have a quinceaera. In the end, she comes out to her family after struggling for years to tell them about her sexuality. Peloponne continues to deal with her PTSD while getting back into the dating scene in the second season. Elena finds a lover in Syd, who is non-binary. The two women reveal that neither of them is a citizen of the United States, so both are required to take a citizenship test. Lydia suffers a stroke at the end of the season and begins to hover between life and death, though she eventually survives. As the third season progresses, Penelope, Elena, Alex, and Schneider all develop their own identities. Schneider's father visits the building and nearly causes the Alvarezes to lose their home. During his recovery from alcoholism, Schneider rebels and tries to prevent his father from turning the building into a condo, but does so at the cost of relapsing. After being grounded for most of the season because he went to Bud-E Fest, Alex is un-grounded when Penelope finds out how he handled Schneider's relapse. Penelope finishes her nursing degree, and Elena loses her virginity to Syd. No Good Nick No 'Good Nick' is an american comedy-drama streaming television series written and produced by David H. Steinberg and Keetgi Kogan. Siena Agudong, Lauren Lindsey Donzis, Kalama Epstein, Melissa Joan Hart, and Sean Astin appear in the series. Nicole Franzelli is a thirteen-year-old girl raised by her father Tony who runs Franzelli's restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Liz Thompson opened her rival Crescendo Restaurant across the street, so the Thompson family used dirty tactics to drive Franzelli's out of business. In a desperate attempt to keep his restaurant afloat, Tony borrowed money from the mob. He went to prison for robbing a convenience store to repay the mob. In state care, Nick was placed with corrupt foster parents Sam and Dorothy Harbaugh, who trained her as a con artist. Throughout the series, Nick infiltrates the Thompson family home, posing as Nicole Patterson, claiming that her parents recently died in a car crash and that the family is her closest living relatives. With the help of her father and the Harbaughs, Nick steals money and valuables from the Thompsons in an attempt to avenge the Thompson family. The closer Nick becomes to the family, the more divided her loyalties become, and the more difficult it becomes for her to carry out her plan. A Series of Unfortunate Events The Series of Unfortunate Events, sometimes referred to as just ASOUE, is an American black comedy-drama streaming television series from Netflix. Inspired by Lemony Snicket's series of children's novels. There are many actors in the film, including Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Malina Weissman, Louis Hynes, K. Todd Freeman, and Presley Smith. Lucy Punch, Dylan Kingwell, and Avi Lake also star. The Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, who lost their parents in a mysterious fire, are placed in the care of their distant 'relative' Count Olaf, an actor who is determined to claim the family fortune. The Baudelaires are placed in the custody of a series of inept or unempathetic guardians when Olaf's plan fails and his followers are exposed, as they try to elude Olaf and his followers and uncover the secret behind a secret society from their parents' past. Lemony Snicket, the mysterious and melancholy narrator, describes the adventures of the Baudelaires to the audience. Brainchild The Brainchild series is an educational streaming television series produced by Pharrell Williams. The series' producers previously created National Geographic's Brain Games. Brainchild teaches science in an exciting, accessible, and fun way. They are 25-minute explorations of a variety of topics, including emotions, superheroes, social media, dreams, creativity, and space, among many others. Brainchild is perfect for inquisitive kids and anybody who likes to ask "why?". Degrassi: Next Class In 1979, Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood created the fifth series in the Degrassi franchise, Degrassi: Next Class. The series is a direct sequel to Degrassi: The Next Generation, featuring many of the same characters who debuted in the final seasons of the previous series, as well as introducing new characters. DHX Studios Toronto produced the series created and executive produced by Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Sarah Glinski, and Matt Huether. It follows students of Degrassi Community School who face various challenges of teenage life, including sexual awakenings and gender identity as well as current social issues like racism, religion, and teen pregnancy. There are some good actors in the episodes, and they are occasionally funny and dramatic. There's no better way to describe the teenage years than "Degrassi". Gilmore Girls Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore) and Alexis Bledel (Rory Gilmore) star in the American comedy-drama television series Gilmore Girls created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The series follows Lorelai Gilmore, a witty thirty-something mother, and her intellectual teenage daughter Rory Gilmore (short for Lorelai). It's established early in the series that Lorelai grew up in Hartford with her rich parents, Richard and Emily, but felt stifled by their lifestyle. Lorelai's feelings of familial alienation intensified after she became pregnant at 16 by Christopher Hayden, her childhood boyfriend. In the end, she took her infant daughter, also named Lorelai but referred to as Rory, away to a small, close-knit town named Stars Hollow in Connecticut. Lorelai worked as a maid at the Independence Inn and eventually ascended to executive management. Lorelai and Rory develop a close relationship over the years, acting more like best friends than typical mother-daughter relationships. Lorelai takes pride in the independent life she's built for herself away from her parents. Nevertheless, she is forced to turn to them for financial aid after Rory is admitted to Chilton Preparatory School because she cannot afford the tuition fees. Lorelai and Rory agree to join Emily and Richard every Friday night for dinner, as long as Emily and Richard pay for Rory's education. The Gilmores must confront their differences and complicated past as a result of these weekly dinners together every Friday night. Throughout the show, Emily/Lorelai and Lorelai/Rory, the contrasting mother-daughter relationships, become a defining theme and a lens through which many of the female relationships are seen. TOP SHOWS FOR TEENAGERS ON NETFLIX 2022 By Rashmi Goel A lot of great television comes from the teenage years. Feel the emotions, observe the drama, and relate to every crush and heartbreak. TV series couldn't get better fodder than this. Despite the fact that teen-targeted TV is everywhere, not all of it is worthwhile. A lot of Netflix shows are suitable for high school students, and a lot of them are worth watching. Teens can relate to Netflix shows about those fleeting high-school feelings, giving them something to relate to. Also, if they can incorporate superpowers, supernatural elements, or gripping plots, that's even better. There are Netflix shows for teens and even tweens that cover the whole range, trying to please both ends of the spectrum. It features gentle adventures for teenagers just getting their toes wet with more mature content. Everyone can enjoy watching reality shows and competitions together. The older ones can enjoy soapy, dishy dramas. Combine the two, and you have hours of entertainment. Afterwards, you can watch some teen movies or books on Netflix . The Vampire Diaries Mystic Falls, Virginia, a town with a fascinating supernatural history, is the setting for the series. Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), a teenage girl who recently lost both parents in a car accident, falls in love with a 162-year-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Stefan's relationship becomes strained when his mysterious older brother Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) returns, intent on bringing back Katherine Pierce (also played by Dobrev), a vampire that resembles Elena. The love triangle that is created between Damon, Stefan, and Elena begins when Damon harbors a grudge against his brother for forcing him to become a vampire. While fighting various villains and threats to their town, including Katherine, both brothers try to protect Elena. Flashbacks reveal the brothers' history and the mythology of the town as the series proceeds. Some of the other storylines revolve around Elena's siblings Jeremy Gilbert (Steven R. McQueen) and Jenna Sommers (Sara Canning), her best friends Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham) and Caroline Forbes (Candice King), their mutual friends Matt Donovan (Zach Roerig) and Tyler Lockwood (Michael Trevino), Matt's older sister Vicki Donovan (Kayla Ewell), and their history teacher Alaric Saltzman ( the town's politics are governed by descendants of the original founding families who make up the "Founders' Council"). The town is mainly protected from vampires and other supernatural threats such as werewolves, witches, hybrids, and ghosts. Umbrella Academy An unconnected, random group of women gave birth to 43 infants on one day in 1989 after showing no signs of pregnancy the day before. Billionaire industrialist Sir Reginald Hargreeves adopts seven of the children and creates the Umbrella Academy to prepare them for saving the world. But during their teenage years, the family fractures and the team breaks up. After hearing news of Hargreeves' death, the clan's six surviving members reunite. In an effort to solve the mystery of their father's death, they work together, but divergent personalities and abilities tear the estranged family apart, and a global apocalypse looms in the distance. Gerard Way, the lead singer of My Chemical Romance, created and wrote the comics and graphic novels for the series. Derry Girls McGee created and writes the British sitcom Derry Girls, about Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), her cousin Orla (Louisa Harland), their friends Clare (Nicola Coughlan) and Michelle (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), and Michelle's English cousin James (Dylan Llewellyn).). They are all navigating the Troubles at a Catholic girls' secondary school in Derry. Erin's biological father, Gerry, and mother, Mary, live in the same house as her little sister, Anna, Mary's younger sister, Sarah, and Sarah's daughter, Orla, and her maternal grandfather, Joe. The cousin of Michelle's is James; his mother left Derry for England to have an abortion, but he was born in London and raised there. While she is going through a divorce, Michelle sends him home to live with her and her mother Deirdre in Derry. Never Have I Ever Devi Vishwakumar is an Indian-American Tamil girl from Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, who is 15 years old. As a result of her father's sudden death, Devi loses sensation in her legs. Psychological trauma causes this to happen to her and she cannot walk for 3 months after the event. In an effort to see her crush Paxton Hall-Yoshida, she miraculously recovers one day and stands on her legs. Following a socially horrible freshman year, she wishes to change her social standing, but friends, family, and feelings make it difficult. Her grief, her Native American identity, and her school life become more complicated the following year. Her mother, Nalini, is also a source of difficulty for her. As Devi deals with her feelings for Paxton and Ben after cheating on both of them with Ben, she must also deal with her feelings for Ben. Aneesa Qureshi joins the mix as a new student. The series follows Devi's daily life dealing with all of these things. A majority of Never Have I Ever is narrated by professional tennis player John McEnroe for Devi, while Andy Samberg voices Ben and Gigi Hadid voices Paxton. The Circle https://www.netflix.com Even though the show's first series was filmed in London, its contestants (called "players") live in Salford apartments. Contestants live in separate apartments and communicate through messaging apps that are created to portray a genuine or altered version of the player, or someone else. The game can be played by several players sharing one apartment: One profile can be played by multiple players, with a slight difference so that messages can be sent to one or both players. As the game progresses, players rate one another. In the first game series, players rated one another on a scale of 1 to 5. Their average scores were then revealed. In the second series, the players rated each other. Blockings (or eliminations) are common when certain players, generally those who are rated the highest in a rating, are chosen as "influencers". It is not uncommon for rules to be amended, such as when the lowest rating players may be instantly blocked, the identity of influencers is withheld, or multiple players are blocked. They are eliminated from the game and given a brief opportunity to meet one of the remaining players. Usually, new players replace the blocked players. Contestants rate each other once more during the final. Top-rated contestants receive cash prizes. The first series gave away £50,000, the second series gave away £70,000, and the third series gave away £100,000 as well. The viewers could also select a "viewers' champion" from the finalists, who would receive £25,000 in series 1 and £30,000 in series 2. The third series was pre-recorded due to COVID-19 restrictions, thus making the viewers' vote impossible. Big Mouth In the Westchester County suburbs of New York, the series follows a group of teenagers, including best friends Nick Birch and Andrew Glouberman, as they navigate their way through puberty with struggles like masturbation and sexual arousal. Maurice, the hormone monstress (who pesters Andrew and Matthew and occasionally Nick), Connie-the hormone demon (who pesters Jessi and Nick and occasionally Missy) and Mona (who mostly bothers Missy) are the over-sexualized shoulder angels. The kids interact with people and items who are often personified and offer helpful, yet confusing advice in their puberty-filled lives, including the ghost of Duke Ellington, a Statue of Liberty with French accents, a pillow that gets pregnant, and even Jessi's very own vulva. As puberty challenges them physically and mentally, they strive to find their destiny. Family Reunion The Netflix Original series Family Reunion was created and written by Meg DeLoatch. In order to be closer to their extended family, the McKellan family relocates from Seattle all the way back to Georgia. McKellan's are fish out of the water with their three-hour church services and humidity hair, but M'Dear's home cooking can save the day. The McKellan family is learning a lot about the Georgian way of life as they adjust to their extended family in the south. Throughout the series, they make hilarious attempts to fit in with the locals. Fate: The Winx Saga Netflix's Fate: The Winx Saga provides a compelling story full of magic, fairies, and teen drama. A popular cartoon series called Winx Club inspired Netflix's new series Fate: The Winx Saga. The Vampire Diaries and Riverdale creator Brian Young brings us a new young adult series with a familiar feel. "The Winx Saga" follows Bloom (Abigail Cowen), a fire fairy who lives in the "non-magical" world and has no idea she possesses magical powers until a week ago. Alfea is a boarding school for Fairies situated in the Otherworld. Bloom becomes friends with four other girls at school: Stella (Hannah van der Westhuysen) who is a light fairy princess, Aisha (Precious Mustapha) who is a water fairy, Musa (Elisha Applebaum) an earth fairy, and Terra (Eliot Salt) who is a mind fairy. Bloom is interested in learning more about her magic and how it can be controlled, especially after a tragic incident in the human world. As strange things begin to happen at the school, especially outside the Barrier, Bloom begins to discover more dark secrets about her past. Cheer In January 2020, Netflix began streaming Cheer, an American sport television docuseries. This documentary series follows the nationally-ranked forty-member Navarro College Bulldogs Cheer Team from Corsicana, Texas, as they prepare to compete at the National Cheerleading Championship held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida. Cheerleaders and other high-achievers will relish this look into the gripping and intense world of competitive cheerleading. As the Navarro College squad competes for a national title, the series follows behind-the-scenes footage of their practices and competitions. Netflix's second season also delves into the off-the-mat dramas that happened after the release of Netflix's first season, which includes some more mature content. Raising Dion The superhero drama Raising Dion is set in the United States. In 'Raising Dion,' a young boy, Dion Warren, realizes he has superpowers and thus begins to learn how to control them while figuring out his place in the world. Dion's mother, Nicole, plays an equally important role as he does in the series. As a single mother, Nicole will do anything to protect him from the outside world. However, Dion's powers go beyond what the eye can see. Dion's powers are being absorbed by a larger force, one that will not stop until they are absorbed. The Baby-Sitters Club Rachel Shukert created the online comedy-drama series based on the children's novel series of the same name by Ann Martin. The ultimate in comfort entertainment, the series follows a group of suburban tweens as their babysitting gigs bring them closer to the world of adults. The book series will appeal to fans of Ann M. Martin. Netflix currently offers two seasons of the show, but sadly the streaming service has not renewed it for a third season. Atypical Netflix's Atypical is a comedy-drama series created by Robia Rashid. Atypical tells the story of Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old with autism who searches for love and independence. In addition to Sam's funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must deal with changes in their own lives as they wrestle with the ongoing theme of the series: what does it really mean to be normal? Sam starts his first year of college in season three, and he must figure out what success means to him while also adjusting to the changes that come with growing up. Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, while Jennifer Jason Leigh plays his mother, Elsa, who continues her own journey of self-discovery as her children grow up and become independent. Brigette Lundy-Paine plays his sister, Casey. This season, Sara Gilbert returns as Sam's new Ethics professor, and Eric McCormack as his Art professor. Alexa and Katie The Netflix original series Alexa & Katie was created by Heather Wordham. Matthew Carlson oversees production. Paris Berelc and Isabel May play Alexa and Katie respectively. In anticipation of the start of their freshman year of high school, Alexa and Katie are childhood best friends. Alexa is diagnosed with cancer and begins treatment, leaving the two friends feeling outsiders at a time when what matters most is fitting in. Katie makes an important decision alongside Alexa and shaves her head. Despite Alexa's cancer, the girls must deal with all the troubles high school seems to bring. Ashley Garcia, Genius in Love There is an American comedy television series called Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love, created by Mario Lopez and Seth Kurland. Ashley Garcia has a brilliant mind. Having graduated from college at the age of nine, Ashley is the youngest person ever to graduate with a doctorate. As if that's not impressive enough, at 15, she's been offered a position to work for NASA in Pasadena, California. Her overprotective mom has given her the thumbs up to move to California, which is her ultimate dream come true. The light might turn red at any moment if she doesn't take care. Ashley's mother doesn't really trust her. Neither does Mom trust Victor, Ashley's younger brother, with whom she will be staying. A Victor, the famous playboy, is the baby of the family who has made a career out of playing football, coaching high school football, and wooing women. He is the only parent figure available on the West Coast, though he is not the first choice. However, Ashley doesn't mind. Her mom has been torturing her for years, so she has been dying to escape and finally experience what it's like to be an average teen. Despite reading nearly every book in the universe, she has never learned how to do basic things like ordering pizza, applying makeup, or kissing a guy. Though Ashley, Uncle Victor, and her mother might not be able to cope with the transition easily, they all need to learn to trust one another. In the end, it isn't just Ashley's universe that may expand. The Big Show Show A streaming TV series created by Josh Bycel and Jason Berger called The Big Show Show. The Big Show might be 7 feet tall and 400 pounds, but he's not fit to raise a family of girls. As a fictionalized version of his family, Allison Munn, Reylynn Caster, Lily Brooks O'Briant, and Juliet Donenfeld portray professional wrestler and titular character, the Big Show. His life is further complicated when his teen daughter from a previous relationship moves in with him. Connected This show is a great choice for kids interested in science because it features journalist Latif Nasser who investigates how everything in the world is connected. It is not surprising the structure and storytelling aspects of the documentary series are top-notch: Nasser is the director of research at the popular WNYC podcast Radiolab and has a doctorate in the history of science. Taking his artful storytelling from the radio to the screen, he infused even more of his boundless energy into it. In each episode, Nasser provides a lot of information, but he moves through it in a thoughtful manner, connecting the dots of episodes titled with the subject matter, like "Poop" and "Dust." Seeing him travel the globe illustrates the connectedness of scientific inquiry across society and inspires jealousy, as world travel is a distant memory right now. Fuller House The Netflix original series Fuller House is an American sitcom created by Jeff Franklin and the sequel to the 1987–1995 television series Full House. As in the original series, the show is set in the same house in San Francisco, California, still owned by Danny Tanner. DJ Tanner-Fuller, recently widowed, is a veterinarian and a mother of three boys. DJ moves back into her childhood home with her father Danny after her husband, Tommy, who was a firefighter, passes away suddenly. In the meantime, Danny must move away for work, so DJ accepts the help of her sister, Stephanie, and best friend, Kimmy, who move in and help raise D.J. 's children: 13-year-old Jackson, 7-year-old Max, and baby Tommy Jr. Kimmy's daughter Ramona, also moves in. Greenhouse Academy Netflix's greenhouse academy is a tween drama series. Based on Giora Chamizer's Israeli television series The Greenhouse (Ha-Hamama), the series was adapted by Chamizer and Paula Yoo for international audiences. Brothers Alex and Hayley Woods enroll at a boarding school for gifted future leaders eight months after their astronaut mother is killed in a rocket explosion. Each joins a competing house within the school, becoming rivals. Students from both houses are soon involved in a top secret investigation after mysterious events occur. During the investigation, they uncover a deadly plot to take advantage of earthquakes. Only by working together and joining forces can they defeat this scheme. The Healing Powers of Dude Erica Spates and Sam Littenberg-Weisberg created the comedy television series The Healing Powers of Dude. Throughout the Netflix family comedy series THE HEALING POWERS OF DUDE, 11-year-old Noah Ferris (Jace Chapman) struggles with a social anxiety disorder, which can make the simplest everyday activities seem overwhelming. After years of homeschooling, Noah decides he wants to try middle school and maybe even make some new friends. He gets a scruffy, high-energy emotional support dog named Dude (Steve Zahn) from his parents (Tom Everett Scott and Larisa Oleynik). Even though Dude lacks experience, he makes up for it with charm, spunk and a desire to do everything he can for Noah. It's possible that this unlikely pair of friends may just make it through the school year if they can overcome their differences and work together. I Am Not Okay With This A streaming television series based on a graphic novel of the same name by Charles Forsman, I'm Not Okay with This is an American coming-of-age black comedy. This movie is based on Charles Forsman's comic book of the same name. This show is about Sydney, a 17-year-old white girl who describes herself as boring. Two of her best friends are Dina and Stanley, both bubbly and eccentric. Her father died by suicide when Sydney was just 16 and her loss of her father was quite traumatic. As if a volcano is just waiting for the chance to erupt, she never dealt with the trauma of the death of her father. Unaware of her supernatural abilities, she soon discovers that she possesses them. Her story revolves around her dealing with the obstacles in life. From boys to relationships, friendships to other issues. During the series, Sydney gets 'grief hallucinations' and we see how she deals with everything that is happening in her life. The Letter for the King A fantasy coming-of-age series called The Letter for the King premiered on Netflix in March last year. Adapted from the 1962 Dutch novel De brief voor de Koning by Tonke Dragt, the series was developed by Will Davies. Young squire Tiuri (Amir Wilson) is tasked with delivering an important letter to the king after a prince threatens the kingdom of Dagonaut. Tiuri, despite being reluctant to start the trek and only after being asked by a dying knight to do so, soon realizes he doesn't have much choice but to continue on with the journey - luckily, he finds allies along the way to assist him. While on his quest, Tiuri learns about a prophecy regarding a hero who will defeat the ruthless prince and preserve peace in Dagonaut. Malibu Rescue It is an American comedy television series created by Savage Steve Holland and Scott McAboy for Netflix. After Tyler gets in trouble one too many times, his stepfather punishes him by sending him to the Malibu Junior Rescue Program. The group from the Valley includes Tyler and a ragtag group of children. They set out to prove to themselves that they deserve to participate in the program along with the other children from Malibu. As the program director, Garvin Cross, reveals that he only let Tyler and the Flounders into the program so that they would fail and he would not have to take children from the Valley anymore, Tyler and the Flounders come together to win a big lifeguard competition and earn their own tower for the spring. Team Kaylie The social media star and selfie addict Kaylie Konrad. The show opens by introducing us to a 19-year-old billionaire. However, Kaylie is expected to be the leader of an LA Wilderness Club after a certain freak accident caused her to be ordered to do so by the court. It turns out to be a rollercoaster drama of chaos and confusion. In a wilderness with little awareness of nature, Kaylie finds herself at a crossroads. She has difficulty supervising basic activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, adventure trips, and spending a lot of time outdoors, although her kid companions are thrilled that she is their mentor. Eventually, she realizes that this is the perfect opportunity to learn about how life really is. Additionally, Kaylie realizes that she has a lot to give back to her community. The series follows her gradual but meaningful growth. Though it means putting in a bit of effort, we are able to see how she can balance her own plans with the children's. The crew continues their adventures during Season 2 including a bird-watching expedition, fishing expeditions, as well as a fundraising event. Meanwhile, the characters have romantic linkups as well. As the season comes to an end, Kaylie learns to let go of her high expectations and enjoy a humble celebration. Teenage Bounty Hunters Streaming television series Teenage Bounty Hunters is an American teen comedy-drama created by Kathleen Jordan. After one season on Netflix, this show found a cult following despite being killed off. The movie follows twin high school girls Sterling and Blair Wesley, who, despite being good girls, work as part-time bounty hunters. Without their parents' knowledge, they dented the pickup truck of their father in order to pay for the truck's repair and to pay for Bowser Simmons' bounty hunts. Anne With an E Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's book, Anne of Green Gables, was loosely adapted as Anne of Green Gables in the Canadian series Anne with an E. During 1896, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert (who never married) decide to adopt an orphan boy to help out around their ancestral farm of Green Gables, on the outskirts of the Canadian town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. As Matthew waits for the child at the railway station, he discovers Anne Shirley, an imaginative, bright, high-spirited, and talkative girl who is 13 years old. As a baby, Anne was orphaned when her parents died, and lived in various households as a servant before being placed in an orphanage. Marilla does not trust Anne, given her status as an unknown orphan and her perceived uselessness, despite Matthew's desire for her to stay with him. Marilla's mistrust appears to be confirmed when she cannot locate Anne's brooch, thereby leading her to believe that Anne has stolen it. Sending her away is the Cuthberts' way of "returning" her to the orphanage. Even though she does arrive back at the orphanage, she loses her courage upon entering, haunted by the bullying she suffered there, and returns to the train station. Marilla discovers that Anne had misplaced rather than stolen the brooch, and she begins to suspect that Anne is not a thief. As a result, Matthew finds Anne and convinces her to return to Green Gables, where she is officially accepted as a member of their family. Diana's parents and others in her community continue to bully Anne within the Avonlea school and to discriminate against her based on her class. Using her intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and imagination, Anne attempts to gain acceptance from the rest of Avonlea once again. One Day at a Time Based on the 1975 series of the same name, One Day at a Time is a sitcom produced in the United States. An ensemble cast of Justina Machado, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gomez, Marcel Ruiz, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rita Moreno stars in the series. Every character in the series finds their own path through everyday life in a Cuban-American family. Penelope Alvarez is a veteran of the United States Army Nurse Corps facing a lot of unresolved issues after returning to civilian life. Working for Dr. Leslie Berkowitz, she is a nurse. Penelope leaves Victor because her husband's alcoholism caused him to have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from his time in the Army made it unsafe for their children to be in the house. Elena and Alex are brought up by their Cuban mother, Lydia Riera. Penelope begins dating and finds a love interest in addition to planning her daughter's quinceaera. When Elena starts dating a teenager from her class, she later realizes that she is a lesbian, despite her reluctance to have a quinceaera. In the end, she comes out to her family after struggling for years to tell them about her sexuality. Peloponne continues to deal with her PTSD while getting back into the dating scene in the second season. Elena finds a lover in Syd, who is non-binary. The two women reveal that neither of them is a citizen of the United States, so both are required to take a citizenship test. Lydia suffers a stroke at the end of the season and begins to hover between life and death, though she eventually survives. As the third season progresses, Penelope, Elena, Alex, and Schneider all develop their own identities. Schneider's father visits the building and nearly causes the Alvarezes to lose their home. During his recovery from alcoholism, Schneider rebels and tries to prevent his father from turning the building into a condo, but does so at the cost of relapsing. After being grounded for most of the season because he went to Bud-E Fest, Alex is un-grounded when Penelope finds out how he handled Schneider's relapse. Penelope finishes her nursing degree, and Elena loses her virginity to Syd. No Good Nick No 'Good Nick' is an american comedy-drama streaming television series written and produced by David H. Steinberg and Keetgi Kogan. Siena Agudong, Lauren Lindsey Donzis, Kalama Epstein, Melissa Joan Hart, and Sean Astin appear in the series. Nicole Franzelli is a thirteen-year-old girl raised by her father Tony who runs Franzelli's restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Liz Thompson opened her rival Crescendo Restaurant across the street, so the Thompson family used dirty tactics to drive Franzelli's out of business. In a desperate attempt to keep his restaurant afloat, Tony borrowed money from the mob. He went to prison for robbing a convenience store to repay the mob. In state care, Nick was placed with corrupt foster parents Sam and Dorothy Harbaugh, who trained her as a con artist. Throughout the series, Nick infiltrates the Thompson family home, posing as Nicole Patterson, claiming that her parents recently died in a car crash and that the family is her closest living relatives. With the help of her father and the Harbaughs, Nick steals money and valuables from the Thompsons in an attempt to avenge the Thompson family. The closer Nick becomes to the family, the more divided her loyalties become, and the more difficult it becomes for her to carry out her plan. A Series of Unfortunate Events The Series of Unfortunate Events, sometimes referred to as just ASOUE, is an American black comedy-drama streaming television series from Netflix. Inspired by Lemony Snicket's series of children's novels. There are many actors in the film, including Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Malina Weissman, Louis Hynes, K. Todd Freeman, and Presley Smith. Lucy Punch, Dylan Kingwell, and Avi Lake also star. The Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, who lost their parents in a mysterious fire, are placed in the care of their distant 'relative' Count Olaf, an actor who is determined to claim the family fortune. The Baudelaires are placed in the custody of a series of inept or unempathetic guardians when Olaf's plan fails and his followers are exposed, as they try to elude Olaf and his followers and uncover the secret behind a secret society from their parents' past. Lemony Snicket, the mysterious and melancholy narrator, describes the adventures of the Baudelaires to the audience. Brainchild The Brainchild series is an educational streaming television series produced by Pharrell Williams. The series' producers previously created National Geographic's Brain Games. Brainchild teaches science in an exciting, accessible, and fun way. They are 25-minute explorations of a variety of topics, including emotions, superheroes, social media, dreams, creativity, and space, among many others. Brainchild is perfect for inquisitive kids and anybody who likes to ask "why?". Degrassi: Next Class In 1979, Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood created the fifth series in the Degrassi franchise, Degrassi: Next Class. The series is a direct sequel to Degrassi: The Next Generation, featuring many of the same characters who debuted in the final seasons of the previous series, as well as introducing new characters. DHX Studios Toronto produced the series created and executive produced by Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Sarah Glinski, and Matt Huether. It follows students of Degrassi Community School who face various challenges of teenage life, including sexual awakenings and gender identity as well as current social issues like racism, religion, and teen pregnancy. There are some good actors in the episodes, and they are occasionally funny and dramatic. There's no better way to describe the teenage years than "Degrassi". Gilmore Girls Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore) and Alexis Bledel (Rory Gilmore) star in the American comedy-drama television series Gilmore Girls created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The series follows Lorelai Gilmore, a witty thirty-something mother, and her intellectual teenage daughter Rory Gilmore (short for Lorelai). It's established early in the series that Lorelai grew up in Hartford with her rich parents, Richard and Emily, but felt stifled by their lifestyle. Lorelai's feelings of familial alienation intensified after she became pregnant at 16 by Christopher Hayden, her childhood boyfriend. In the end, she took her infant daughter, also named Lorelai but referred to as Rory, away to a small, close-knit town named Stars Hollow in Connecticut. Lorelai worked as a maid at the Independence Inn and eventually ascended to executive management. Lorelai and Rory develop a close relationship over the years, acting more like best friends than typical mother-daughter relationships. Lorelai takes pride in the independent life she's built for herself away from her parents. Nevertheless, she is forced to turn to them for financial aid after Rory is admitted to Chilton Preparatory School because she cannot afford the tuition fees. Lorelai and Rory agree to join Emily and Richard every Friday night for dinner, as long as Emily and Richard pay for Rory's education. The Gilmores must confront their differences and complicated past as a result of these weekly dinners together every Friday night. Throughout the show, Emily/Lorelai and Lorelai/Rory, the contrasting mother-daughter relationships, become a defining theme and a lens through which many of the female relationships are seen.
