If you’re looking for a great teen-oriented show, there’s no shortage of options. But if you’re looking for a truly unique, memorable, and addicting show to watch with your kids, consider these shows that are perfect for teens, with their relatable storylines and characters.
Some of these teen shows are on Netflix and Hulu, but others can only be found on an old network like ViuTV. However, ViuTV is a Honk Kong based streaming channel, but don’t panic if you want to access ViuTv in USA; there is a way! A VPN.
Let’s quickly jump to the list of the 15 best Teen Tv shows of all time.
First Dates
First Dates is a British reality dating show on ViuTV in the United Kingdom. It was filmed at the First Dates restaurant in London, where real-life couples go on their first date with each other. The show features host Fred Sirieix, who interviews and observes them as they spend time together over dinner and drinks.
Critics have praised first Dates for its honest portrayal of what happens when two people meet for the first time—and how awkward it can be!
The Taste
This television show is produced by Mark Burnett Productions, who also has The Voice. It is a reality competition show that features celebrity judges Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, and Ludo Lefebvre as they try food from different restaurants. The panelists are given five minutes to sample each dish before giving their opinion on whether it’s good or bad.
The Taste has been nominated for several awards since its premiere in 2010, including Prism Awards (2011), Golden Camera Awards (2011), Los Angeles Times Critics’ Choice Television Awards (2012), and American Cable Association’s Best Reality Programming Award (2014).
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl is based on the popular book series of the same name by Cecily von Ziegesar. The show aired on The CW for six seasons from September 19, 2007, to December 17, 2012. Gossip Girl follows a group of Upper East Side high school students navigating life and love in New York City.
The show was created by Josh Schwartz, who had previously written for Dawson’s Creek and Popular before beginning this series with Stephanie Savage (who would later be replaced by Leighton Meester).
Glee
Glee is a musical comedy-drama television series aired on the United States Fox network. The series focuses on a high school show choir, known as a glee club, set within the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio.
The program was created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, who had previously worked together on Nip/Tuck. Murphy served as executive producer, with Falchuk as showrunner on Glee’s first season; both also wrote for all episodes of its first six seasons, respectively. It premiered on September 19, 2009, and ended after six seasons—its hundredth episode aired on April 8th, 2018.
Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars is a quirky show about four friends stalked by an anonymous character. Based on the book series by Sara Shepard, PLL has received positive reviews from critics and won several awards. The main characters include Aria Montgomery (Lucy Hale), Spencer Hastings (Troian Bellisario), Hanna Marin (Ashley Benson), and Emily Fields (Shay Mitchell). The show also features Mona Vanderwaal as Ezra Fitz, Toby Cavanaugh as Caleb Rivers, and many other cast members, including Keegan Allen, Sasha Pieterse, Andrew Leeban-Deen, and Andrea Parker.
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time is an American fantasy drama series created by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. The ABC Studios show premiered on October 23, 2011. It was originally broadcast on Friday nights at 8/7c within its first season, with the second being moved to 9/8c for its final two seasons.
The series is set in Neverland, where fairytale characters who have been transported from their stories into our world must deal with problems that arise when they are forced to live among people who don’t know how things work or what the laws of nature are like in this world.
Riverdale
Riverdale is a murder mystery that follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, and their friends. The show focuses on the lives of Archie Andrews (KJ Apa), Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart), Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes), and Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse).
The series was inspired by the famous Archie comics from the publisher Universum. It’s been described as “teen drama,” “teen romance,” “teen comedy,” and “action” all rolled into one!
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf is an American television series that premiered on MTV on June 5, 2010. The series follows Scott McCall (Tyler Posey), a high school student bitten by a werewolf who now has to deal with his effects in his regular life. It has gained popularity because of its unique storylines, action-packed episodes, and cast members, Shelley Hennig and Dylan O’Brien.
13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why is a Netflix original series based on Jay Asher’s 2007 novel of the same name. The show follows 17-year-old Clay Jensen, who returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. To find out what’s inside, he sets up cameras around his house and records the events leading to the suicide of Hannah Baker (Bethany Joy Lenz).
The series was well received by critics and viewers alike when first released in 2017; many praised its powerful storyline and compelling characters, while others criticized its depiction of sexual assault as too graphic or insensitive towards those suffering from depression or other mental illnesses and health issues such as bipolar disorder.
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin is a Venezuelan telenovela adapted by Jennie Snyder Urman. It’s based on the Venezuelan telenovela Juana la Virgen and follows Jane Villanueva, a devout Catholic who becomes pregnant with her boss’s child. The show also stars Gina Rodriguez as Jane, Justin Baldoni as Rafael Solano Jr., Brett Dier as Michael Cordero Jr., Yael Grobglas as Petra Solano, and Andrea Navedo as Xiomara Villanueva.
Revenge
Revenge is a revenge drama series that follows the life of Emily Thorne, who returns to her Hamptons home after college. There she reunites with her family and friends, who seem to have changed little since she was last there.
The series revolves around Emily’s attempts to get back at those who wronged her in high school by manipulating them through deception and blackmail into doing what she wants them to do. The show aired for six seasons on ABC Family from 2011-2018; ABC Studios have also produced it since its debut in 2011.
Takeaway:
This list is a great way to get your teens started on the right foot. It’s also a great resource for parents looking to get their kids into quality TV programming.
