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No matter how old we get, we can't resist the drama, intensity and hilariously relatable moments of a teen show. From the OG classics like One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl, to the new kids on the block XO, Kitty and The Summer I Turned Pretty, and our latest obsession My Life With The Walter Boys, there is just something so comforting and nostalgic about diving into a series all about the trials and tribulations of being a teenager.

Whether you learn something new about yourself, or just cringe at all the things you used to do, teen dramas have a real soft spot in our hearts. And so, if you've just finished your latest binge watch, and are in need of good teen show, here are 12 more teen dramas guaranteed to have you wishing you could be transported back to year 11.

1

The Summer I Turned Pretty

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If you're a fan of My Life With The Walter Boys, you will love The Summer I Turned Pretty. Based on Jenny Han's novels of the same name and centres on teenager Belly who spends every summer with her family friends at Cousins Beach, however this summer is a little different as she finds herself stuck in a love triangle between two brothers Conrad and Jeremiah.

Watch on Prime Video now

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Outer Banks

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If you're in need of a teen drama series that has a bit more mystery and action to it, then we can't recommend Outer Banks enough.

The three season show is available on Netflix and is set in North Carolina and follows the adventures of John B and his friends, nicknamed 'The Pogues' as they try and find out what happened to John B's dad.

Watch on Netflix now

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Ginny and Georgia

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Often compared to the 00s classic Gilmore Girls, Ginny and Georgia follows the lives of a young mum Georgia and her teenage daughter Ginny.

Unlike the Gilmore Girls however, Ginny and Georgia deals with deeper subject matter and complex issues, such as self-harm, abusive relationships and depression.

But at its heart the series is a dramaedy and often you will find yourself howling at the TV and then crying two minutes later. It's a complicated show, but we're obsessed.

Watch on Netflix now

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XO, Kitty

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A spin-off of the Netflix film series To All The Boys I Loved Before, XO Kitty follows Lara Jean's younger sister Kitty (Anna Cathcart) as she follows her heart and moves to South Korea where she expects to continue her long distance relationship with Dae.

However, when she arrives in South Korea, she realises things are a little bit more complicated.

Watch on Netflix now

5

Dawson's Creek

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It's a classic for a reason, and if you haven't seen it yet then you need to be binge-watching Dawson's Creek.

Set in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts, Dawson's Creek follows a group of close knit friends played by an iconic cast of Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, James Van Der Beek and Joshua Jackson.

Expect lots of New England scenery and teenage heartbreak.

Watch on ITVX now

6

Looking For Alaska

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Remember the John Green books? Yep, Looking For Alaska has been adapted into a TV series available on Apple TV+.

In case you haven't read the book, Looking For Alaska is about a teenage boy called Miles "Pudge" who joins a new boarding school, in the hopes of finding something less boring and falls in love with Alaska.

Watch on Apple TV+ now

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7

Heartstopper

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Based on the series of graphic novels of the same name by Alice Oseman, the iconic and important Heartstopper series focuses on British school student Charlie (Joe Locke) who falls in love with his classmate Nick (Kit Connor).

The first series debuted to critical acclaim and the second very eagerly anticipated series two is due to drop on Netflix next week on 3rd August.

Watch on Netflix now

8

Never Have I Ever

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The fourth and final season of Never Have I Ever has just premiered on Netflix and we are so not ready for it to be over.

Never Have I Ever centres on Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), a 15-year-old Indian-American high schooler who is dealing with the sudden death of her father, alongside all the drama that comes with high school.

Watch on Netflix now

9

Sex Education

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The iconic Netflix series returned its fourth and final season this autumn, so it's the perfect time for a rewatch.

In case you haven't seen it before, Sex Education is about Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), the son of a sex therapist, who along with his bestie Eric (Ncuti Gatwa) make it their mission to make their school a more sex positive place.

Expect awkward convos, classic high school parties and plenty of snogs along the way.

Watch on Netflix now

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Surviving Summer

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Surviving Summer is an Australian teen drama about a teenage girl called Summer Torres (Sky Katz) who is sent from her home in Brooklyn to stay with family friends in the small town of Shorehaven, Victoria, where she falls in with a group of competitive surfers.

And season two just arrived on Netflix so it's the perfect time to bingewatch.

Watch on Netflix now

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The Wilds

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If you're a fan of Yellowjackets, this will be right up your alley. The Wilds on Prime Video sees a group of teenage girls left stranded on a desert island after a plane crash on their way to a young women's empowerment retreat. One thing they don't know however, is that they're actually part of a social experiment.

We get flashbacks to their lives before the crash and in the second season, a group of boys are sent onto the island, sure to shake things up.

Watch on Prime Video now

12

Pretty Little Liars

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Like your teen shows with a big dose of mystery? Then Pretty Little Liars needs to be next on your watchlist.

After their best friend Alison goes missing one summer, four best friends Aria, Spencer, Hannah and Emily distance themselves from one another.

However, when a mystery individual who goes by the identity of A starts to blackmail the four girls with their deepest secrets, the friends reunite determined to put a stop to A and uncover what really happened to Alison that night.

Watch on BBC iPlayer now

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