Many call the 2010s the golden era ofteen shows.
They wouldnt be wrong.
Some of the most influential teen dramas ran in the 2010s.
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The series is based on the bookThirteen Reasons WhybyJay Asherand was executive produced bySelena Gomez.
When the series premiered on Netflix in 2017, it was met with praise and criticism.
Many lauded13 Reasons Whyfor showcasing the dark sides of mental health and the realities of bullying in schools.
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However, there was backlash for the shows explicit depiction of suicide, whichNetflixlater removed from the episode.
One of the two girls, Daphne, happens to be deaf.
The series consisted of four seasons running from 2018 to 2021.
It follows a group of four teens who attend high school in the inner-city Los Angeles neighborhood ofFreeridge.
The series excels at intertwining complex and realistic subjects alongside the tropes of being a teen in the 2010s.
Moreover, the main cast is entirely made up of actors of color.
The show isnt afraid to deal with the harsh realities of institutional racism and classism.
The shows creator,Jeff Davis,was also not afraid to move beyond the simple werewolf myth.
There were mythological creatures like the kitsune, chimera, wendigo, banshee, and so on.
The series ended in 2017, but afollow-up moviewas released in 2023.
The series is still deeply loved and has launched the careers ofDylan OBrienandTyler Posey.
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By the time it was mercifully cancelled, most fans had stopped watching or watched with embarrassment.
To be fair, for many, it was aguilty pleasure show.
Regardless of where it ended up,Gleewas a trendsetter despite its often problematic storylines.
The series ended up receiving 40 Emmy nominations and won 6.
The outrageous outlines, paired with their own version ofGossip Girl, A.
Affairs between students and teachers?
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Adults are nowhere to be found?
The series follows the raw, beautiful, and ugly parts of life for British youth.
The series was controversial but also praised for how it portrayed sex and drugs so candidly on television.
Skinsreplaces its cast every two seasons, but we all know the first generation is the undeniable best.
Over a decade after its conclusion, the show has developed a cult following like no other.
It also helped launch the careers ofNicholas HoultandDev Patel.
IfSkinsdidnt exist, shows likeEuphoriacertainly wouldnt have.
While series likeSkinsand13 Reasons Whyfocus on the real issues teenagers deal with daily,Gossip Girlis nothing like that.
The series is, by definition, over-the-top and excessive.
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Gossip Girlflaunted this excess and was self-aware about its unrealistic nature.
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