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thread of 90s/00s shows for anyone looking to get into them!!
since more people seem to be interested in joining the 90/00s fandom here are the pivotal shows, i cut out some that were either more sitcom based or not about high school but if i forgot others lmk!! this goes in order of release and note i havent seen them all
beverly hills, 90210 (1990-2000) (hulu)
the og teen show, this show focuses on upper middle class twins brenda and brandon walsh moving to beverly hills and transferring to the high school amongst children of celebrities and all the drama and relationships they get up to
the og teen show, this show focuses on upper middle class twins brenda and brandon walsh moving to beverly hills and transferring to the high school amongst children of celebrities and all the drama and relationships they get up to
my so-called life (1994-1995) (amazon prime)
this is about angela chase who in high school is trying to find herself and to do so befriends the more “wild” kids at school and crushes on the “bad boy”. this show focuses on many hard topics but sadly got cancelled after one season
this is about angela chase who in high school is trying to find herself and to do so befriends the more “wild” kids at school and crushes on the “bad boy”. this show focuses on many hard topics but sadly got cancelled after one season
buffy the vampire slayer (1997-2003) (hulu)
buffy summers is a teenager dealing with being a new student at a high school and suddenly having to become a vampire slayer and save the world. one of the best teen supernatural dramas and the blueprint for tvd and caos
buffy summers is a teenager dealing with being a new student at a high school and suddenly having to become a vampire slayer and save the world. one of the best teen supernatural dramas and the blueprint for tvd and caos
dawsons creek (1998-2003) (hulu)
in the small town of capeside this show is about evil teen dawson leery and the people in his high school trying to find themselves and love despite his villainous attempts to stop their happiness. a classic teen show with amazing characters&ships
in the small town of capeside this show is about evil teen dawson leery and the people in his high school trying to find themselves and love despite his villainous attempts to stop their happiness. a classic teen show with amazing characters&ships
freaks and geeks (1999-2000) (idk)
very similar to my so called life, both focus on a teen girl looking to reinvent herself with the rebellious crowd in high school while also showing her younger brother and being a geek. sadly this also has only one season and idk where its free
very similar to my so called life, both focus on a teen girl looking to reinvent herself with the rebellious crowd in high school while also showing her younger brother and being a geek. sadly this also has only one season and idk where its free
roswell (1999-2002) (hulu)
deeply underrated and a personal fav, this is a teen supernatural drama about a high school girl who discovers there are three aliens in her high school and tries to help them figure out their past while also falling in love with one of them. 10/10
deeply underrated and a personal fav, this is a teen supernatural drama about a high school girl who discovers there are three aliens in her high school and tries to help them figure out their past while also falling in love with one of them. 10/10
gilmore girls (2000-2007) (netflix)
focusing on the mother daughter duo in a small town we see both of their love lives and how things change when they get in contact with their family again and the daughter goes to a private high school
focusing on the mother daughter duo in a small town we see both of their love lives and how things change when they get in contact with their family again and the daughter goes to a private high school
degrassi the next generation (2001-2015) (youtube)
despite the first season being in middle school, this show focuses on the lives of high school students attending degrassi high and all the insane drama they go through. another personal favorite of mine
despite the first season being in middle school, this show focuses on the lives of high school students attending degrassi high and all the insane drama they go through. another personal favorite of mine
smallville (2001-2011) (hulu)
focusing on clark kent as a teenager and what it’s like to grow up as superman and dealing with powers along with regular high school drama and having to keep that a secret
focusing on clark kent as a teenager and what it’s like to grow up as superman and dealing with powers along with regular high school drama and having to keep that a secret
the oc (2003-2007) (hbo max)
set in the upper class of orange county a kid from the wrong side of the tracks finds himself adopted by a family there and is caught up in the dramatic lives of the rich teenagers and their parents in the area.
set in the upper class of orange county a kid from the wrong side of the tracks finds himself adopted by a family there and is caught up in the dramatic lives of the rich teenagers and their parents in the area.
one tree hill (2003-2012) (hulu)
following half brothers lucas and nathan scott in their small town and their turbulent relationship with their father, basketball, and romantic relationships. the best of the best of teen shows and my personal favorite.
following half brothers lucas and nathan scott in their small town and their turbulent relationship with their father, basketball, and romantic relationships. the best of the best of teen shows and my personal favorite.
veronica mars (2004-2007) (hulu)
following the titular character veronica mars who went from high school popularity to no friends she sets out to solve the murder of her best friend that ruined her and her fathers lives. deeply underrated its 10/10 and recently got a new season
following the titular character veronica mars who went from high school popularity to no friends she sets out to solve the murder of her best friend that ruined her and her fathers lives. deeply underrated its 10/10 and recently got a new season
waterloo road (2006-2015) (idk)
whats pretty much british degrassi, this series follows a school and the students going there as they cover many hard topics teens go through and had a very long run. not sure where to stream it so if anyone knows lmk!!
whats pretty much british degrassi, this series follows a school and the students going there as they cover many hard topics teens go through and had a very long run. not sure where to stream it so if anyone knows lmk!!
skins (2007-2013) (netflix)
focusing on british teens and the craziness they get into through parties, drugs, school, and relationships while also handling very serious topics. often compared to euphoria and will be taken off netflix in august sadly
focusing on british teens and the craziness they get into through parties, drugs, school, and relationships while also handling very serious topics. often compared to euphoria and will be taken off netflix in august sadly
el internado (2007-2010) (idk)
what seems to be the og elite, this spanish show follows students at a boarding school with a darker mystery surrounding it. again another show where i’m not sure where to stream so if anyone knows lmk!!
what seems to be the og elite, this spanish show follows students at a boarding school with a darker mystery surrounding it. again another show where i’m not sure where to stream so if anyone knows lmk!!
gossip girl (2007-2012) (netflix)
following the lives of manhattans elite and their private high school with a website titled gossip girl that airs out all their dirty laundry for everyone to see and the betrayal between them and their families
following the lives of manhattans elite and their private high school with a website titled gossip girl that airs out all their dirty laundry for everyone to see and the betrayal between them and their families
the secret life of the american teenager (2008-2013) (hulu)
now this one isnt nearly as well written as the others, its more here for the fact that while bad it has all the crazy entertainment and drama of teen dramas and is about a freshmen in hs who learns she’s pregnant
now this one isnt nearly as well written as the others, its more here for the fact that while bad it has all the crazy entertainment and drama of teen dramas and is about a freshmen in hs who learns she’s pregnant
90210 (2008-2013) (idk)
a sequel to bev hills, 90210 this also follows two siblings moving to beverly hills and the drama amongst the rich kids there while continuing the story of some of the characters in the original show. sadly i don’t know where this is free at the moment
a sequel to bev hills, 90210 this also follows two siblings moving to beverly hills and the drama amongst the rich kids there while continuing the story of some of the characters in the original show. sadly i don’t know where this is free at the moment
the vampire diaries (2009-2017) (netflix)
another supernatural teen drama, this follows elena gilbert a high school student caught in a war between brothers and the entire supernatural world she once knew nothing about and drags her friends and family into as well
another supernatural teen drama, this follows elena gilbert a high school student caught in a war between brothers and the entire supernatural world she once knew nothing about and drags her friends and family into as well
