Netflix’s catalog is brimming with quality content, and nowhere is this more evident than its excellent library of teen content. From the boy meets girl formula to utter awkwardness, heartbreak, and the magical touch of mystery, these teen shows serve as relatable series for those still walking the halls of high school and an entertaining nostalgia trip for those who have graduated. For this reason, we have narrowed down the best teen shows on Netflix.
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Editor’s note: This article was updated January 2025 to include Adolescence.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
‘Adolescence’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 99% | IMDb: 8.3/10
Adolescence
Co-written byJack ThorneandStephen Graham,Adolescenceis the show everyone is currently talking about. The four-part miniseries follows the aftermath of the sudden raid of an average British family’s house and the arrest of their 13-year-old son Jamie (Owen Cooper) on suspicion of murdering his female classmate. Featuring a stunning breakout performance from Cooper amidst some of the best ensemble performances of the year,Adolescencestuns as a vital piece of television that is already making political waves. One of the best shows of the past few years, this is unmissable television. -Jake Hodges
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‘XO, Kitty’ (2023 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 6.5/10
This hugely popular teen series created byJenny Hanfollows the titular Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart), who, despite being in high school, believes she has love all figured out. However, after moving across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, the quirks and faults of love soon rear their heads. A show that quickly became the favorite of many young adults,XO, Kitty, a spin-off of theTo All the Boysfilm series, ticks all the boxes for teen comedy and drama. Full of heart and easy to follow, this is a series that’s hard not to love. -Jake Hodges
‘Heartstopper’ (2022 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 8.6/10
Heartstopper
Based on show creatorAlice Oseman’s eponymous webcomic and graphic novel,Heartstopperis a young adult romance series that follows Charlie, a young boy who falls in love with his new classmate, Nick. The series starsJoe Lockeas Charlie andKit Connoras Nick, withWilliam Gao,Yasmin Finney,Corinna Brown, and more in supporting roles.Heartstopperpremiered in 2022 to critical and audience acclaim, winning five Children’s and Family Emmy Awards for its debut season and numerous other awards since. The series is a near-perfect adaptation, capturing the grounded yet stylistic feel of its source material to tell a moving story about discovering one’s identity. Featuring a diverse cast representative of the wide spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities, the show has received praise for its work behind the scenes as well as for what’s actually on screen. The series is both heartwarming and intense, with complex emotional arcs and plenty of wistful moments.Heartstopperhas hadthree seasons so far, the latest released in October 2024.
‘Geek Girl’ (2024 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 6.7/10
Directed byDeclan O’Dwyer,Geek Girlis a teen comedy-drama based on the eponymous 2013 young adult novel byHolly Smale. The series follows the life and adventures of awkward neurodivergent teenager Harriet Manners, who always struggles to fit in — until she is scouted by a top London modeling agency on a high school field trip and realizes that some people are meant to stand out from the rest.Emily Careystars as Harriet, withSarah Parish,Liam Woodrum,Daisy Jelley,Emmanuel Imani, andZac Lookerappearing in supporting roles. At the time of its premiere in May 2024, the 10-part series quickly became immensely popular with audiences, hitting Netflix’s global top 10 lists and staying there for weeks. With ample humor, heart, and a realistic portrayal of adolescent struggles,Geek Girldelivers an endearing and refreshing take on familiar tropes. The series, which is reportedly drawn from the author’s personal experiences as a teenager, perfectly captures what it feels like to grow up in a world that demands conformity.
‘American Vandal’ (2017 - 2018)
Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 8.1/10
American Vandal
Perhaps the greatest mystery ofAmerican Vandalis how it managed to both expertly parody true-crime documentaries while also authentically capturing the voice and humor of late-2010s high schoolers. (The second greatest mystery is, of course, “Who drew the dicks?”) Aspiring filmmaker Peter Maldonado (Tyler Alvarez) gets to the bottom of his school’s biggest scandal by interviewing classmates, recreating party scenes via a series of Snapchats, and forensic studies of graffiti, promposals, and the school’s favorite summer camp. The experiment is such a success that in season 2, Peter is invited to investigate the “Turd Burglar” case at a Catholic school in Washington. The results are as engrossing as they are hilarious – we only wish Peter got to solve more mysteries before the show was canceled! —Mary Kate Carr
‘Everything Now’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 6.8/10
Everything Now
With clear influence from the likes ofHeartstopperandSex Education,Everything NowfollowsSophie Wilde’s Mia as she comes face-to-face with the real world of modern adolescent life following her battle with anorexia nervosa and subsequent release from hospital. Packed full of angst-ridden humor,Everything Nowputs its talented ensemble, including the likes ofVivienne Acheampong,Stephen Fry, andSam Reuben, to good use with the witty but poignant script clearly inspiring the strong lead performances. Informative and intelligent,Everything Nowstands up for an underrepresented topic of discussion but never fails to forget its comedic heart. -Jake Hodges
‘Get Even’ (2020)
IMDb: 6.4/10
Adapting the popularDon’t Get Madbook series byGretchen McNeil,Get Evenis a British teen drama that follows a group of girls who form a secret club to expose and destroy the bullies that terrorize the halls of their private school — a venture that starts out as fun and games but quickly escalates to deadly heights. This single-season series is a quick watch that flies by as the four leads propel the viewer through the story by being proactive and charming all the way through. High schoolers watching will definitely see themselves in these characters and find vindication — and maybe a little catharsis — as the team takes down their bullies.
‘Never Have I Ever’ (2020 - 2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.9/10
Never Have I Ever
Narrated by tennis legendJohn McEnroe,Never Have I Everis four seasons of uncomfortable adolescence and dramatic romance, based loosely on co-creatorMindy Kaling’s upbringing as a first-generation Indian-American teenager. StarringMaitreyi Ramakrishnanas awkward teen girl Devi andPoorna Jagannathanas her immigrant mother,Never Have I Everlightly tackles the growing pains and universal realities of teen years while peppering in humor, heartbreak, and friendship. It wouldn’t be a YA series without a love triangle, which includes Ramakrishnan, along withJaren Lewison’snemesis-turned-friend Ben Gross andDarren Barnetas high school heartthrob Paxton Hall-Yoshida.– Yael Tygiel
‘Surviving Summer’ (2022 - Present)
IMDb: 6.6/10
Surviving Summer
Surviving Summeris a sizzling teen drama from co-creatorsJosh MaplestonandJoanna Werner. Focusing on Summer Torres (Sky Katz), a rebellious teen girl who lands in a small oceanside town in Australia after being expelled from school in Brooklyn. Making waves, not unlike the misfits in shows likeOne Tree HillandThe OC,Surviving Summercharms audiences just as the townspeople charm Summer, who can’t help but fall in love with the place and the steamy people. Of course, city-girl-in-small-town-based shows are nothing without an attractive cast, andSurviving Summerdoesn’t disappoint with co-starsKai LewinsandSavannah La Rain.– Yael Tygiel
‘Red Rose’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 6.4/10
With a premise similar toTruth or DareandUnfriended,Red Roseis a horror drama series about a group of teens who spend their summer tormented by an app. Created by twinsMichaelandPaul Clarkson(The Haunting of Bly Manor),Red Rosestars relative newcomersAmelia Clarkson, Isis Hainsworth, andNatalie Blairin what feels like aBlack Mirrorepisode stretched out across a heart-pumping season. Through their high-tech game,Red Roseunveils dangerous threats and gruesome consequences when the teens involved don’t complete tasks or comply with the app’s increasingly terrifying demands.– Yael Tygiel
