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Teen Dramas Are Overrated And Underrated

They're advertised everywhere and they're extremely addictive.

Jessica Prowell

Oct 05, 2018

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Teen Dramas Are Overrated And Underrated

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Teen dramas, AKA, TV shows geared directly for teenagers (girls, mostly), are some of the worst and best shows ever. They became all the rage when I was about 6 or 7 and, because they're for people aged 14-21, the themes could be pretty "risqué" for a small child. I wanted to watch them SO BAD but, my parents being the amazing parents they are, shielded me from them until I was old enough to watch them. I watched some early (technical Disney so it didn't "count") but I mostly waited till I was 13-14. I'm actually glad I did since I can now appreciate the drama, the romance, the suspense and the comedy. I have soooooo many favorites, but here's my top of the crop, not necessarily in order because I just c a n t.

And the preemptive you're welcome, they're all on Netflix (not sponsored, unfortunately).

1. Riverdale

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There's a LOT of drama in this show. Like, a LOT. I tried to summarize this show for my mom since she started watching at some point, but there are just too many pieces. That being said, the acting is a solid 7.5/10 and it truly draws you in. One thing to keep in mind: the actors are all in their 20s playing 16-year-olds (shocker), the girls dress like the real housewives of New York, and the storyline is extremely far fetched. Still recommended based off of my undying childhood love for Cole Sprouse. If you're reading this Cole, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I LOVE YOU. BUGHEAD FOREVER.

Rating: 7/10

2. H2O - Just Add Water

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I'm pretty sure this is every little girl's dream: become a mermaid with special powers. Like whaaaaat? #goals. This one is definitely up there in the "far fetched" storyline, the acting is a sad 6.5/10 most of the time, but it's amazing to see played out. And it's set in Australia, and as a non-aussie, it's super dope to truly listen to their accents all day. I've watched this series at least 4 times and I'll probably watch it after I finish my current show (spoiler alert: it's on this list).

Rating: 7/10

3. Gossip Girl

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XOXO, Gossip Girl.

HOW ICONIC IS THAT??? Like, UGH, this show is another one of every girl's dream, BUT it's mixed with a few nightmares too. And can we talk about Blaire and Chuck? Because couple goals and also couple what-not-to-do's. The up's and down's of this show are staggering, but well worth it for the romance IMO. My ooooonly issue is the ending. Like come on! I spent so much time invested in this show for the ending I knew was coming the entire time. Was it worth the ending? I'm still on the fence. Is it a must watch? Abso-freaking-lutely.

Rating: 7.5/10

4. Gilmore Girls

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Before you say it, I know this isn't teeechnically a teen drama, but I've watched this show basically my entire life. Lorelai and Rory's relationship is literally me and my mom. And to be fair, this show is full of teen drama, graciously provided by Rory and her boyfriends, marriage wrecking, and college fleeing. The acting is honestly amazing, even though I'll admit, Alexis Bledel, AKA Rory, has her moments where I'm verbally yelling "honey, NO". Lauren Graham, AKA Lorelai, is amazing and I love her. But seriously, go watch this show.

Rating: 9.5/10

5. Vampire Diaries

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I'm so very new to this show (I'm only on season 2 and this is the show I'm currently watching) but I'm actually watching it as I type so this is taking me a lot longer to write than I want. The storyline is literally impossible, the teenagers are played by people in their 20s (or in Ian Somerhalder's case, 29. 29!!), and it's gore is a little over the top. Thankfully gore doesn't bother me at all, but it might really bother some, so be warned. From what I've watched so far, and the reactions I've gotten from my friends when I post my reactions on snapchat, I have a really good feeling about this show.

Rating: 9/10

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Teen Dramas Are Overrated And Underrated

They're advertised everywhere and they're extremely addictive.

1. Riverdale

2. H2O - Just Add Water

3. Gossip Girl

4. Gilmore Girls

5. Vampire Diaries

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Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

14. “You don’t know about me, but I bet you want to.”

15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

20. “Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to fall in love with me.”

21. “Darling, I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream.”

22. “Find me where the wild things are.”

23. “I’m high on lovin’ you.”

24. “If you’re gonna be somebody’s heartbreak, somebody’s mistake, if you’re gonna be somebody’s first time, somebody’s last time, be mine.”

25. “Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on.”

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1. "Talk about a dream
Try to make it real
You wake up in the night
With a fear so real
Spend your life waiting
For a moment that just don't come
Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)