The best teen series to watch on streaming

All the teen series they are aimed (in principle) at an audience of a very specific age range. However, in them we can find almost the same themes as in adult series and, sometimes, a very high quality. Some can win us over from different angles: romantic stories, funny comedies, horror and suspense, and even fantastic and supernatural elements. There is also no lack of sex, rebellion, love, or friendship... In short, all that happens in those years when the world is discovered. A little of everything.

The different streaming platforms as Netflix, Disney + o HBO They have an extensive catalog in terms of teen series. Here we bring you a sample of the best for you to choose from:

The Teacher

A 2020 series that comes marked with the label of scandal. The Teacher explores that old story (and so current) of romances between students and teachers. In this case, between young Nick Robinson and his new high school teacher, Kate Mare. A series of drama and love, where issues related to ethics and morals are discussed from different points of view. An interesting proposal.

A Teacher, one season, available on HBO.

Glee

A series with ten years behind it and with followers who are legion all over the world. The story of Glee takes place at the William McKinley Institute in Ohio. More than an institute, this place is a great stage where the protagonists sing and dance. All thanks to the efforts of Professor Will Shuester, who was able to transmit his passion for music to his students.

In addition, Glee is a highly praised series for the way it tackles complex issues such as bullying and the marginalization of troubled teens. It's worth watching if you haven't seen it already.

Glee, 6 seasons, available on Netflix and Disney +

Gossip Girl

This 2012 series is already considered a classic among teen series and still has a large audience today. It focuses on the lives of some New York "posh" teenagers who study at a private institute in Manhattan. All these boys and girls from good families lead a life of luxury, it seems that all their aspirations are to go shopping and partying. However, there is an anonymous blogger (Gossip Girl, the «gossip girl») who knows her secrets and makes them known on her blog.

We must remember that Gossip Girl was the series in which the actress became known Blake Lively, among others.

The series is available on Netflix, although HBO has been airing the sequel since 2001. This is an updated version of the series: there is no longer a Blackberry or a blog, now all the gossip is filtered through an Instagram account. Yes, the writers have caught up.

Gossip Girl: 6 seasons, available on Netflix

Insatiable

Little Liars

This is another of the great classics that has not lost any of its original charm, although more than a decade has passed since its premiere. Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars) has the classic plot of a series for teenagers, although seasoned with a few touches of mystery and terror.

The plot unfolds around the disappearance of Alison DiLaurentis. As a result of this event, her friends receive a series of anonymous messages with threats. She signs them by someone who calls herself "A." A lot of intrigue and the usual love affairs of this type of series throughout more than 200 chapters.

Pretty Little Liars, 7 Seasons, Available on HBO Max,

For thirteen reasons

Without a doubt, one of the best youth series in recent years. The plot focuses on the search for the reasons that have led Hanna Baker, a high school student, to take her own life. Hanna has left seven recorded cassette tapes for each face to explain her suicide, pinpointing the thirteen people she holds responsible for her.

Among other things, For thirteen reasons (13 reasons why) deals with the thorny issue of bullying and its consequences. In addition to entertainment, it proposes reflection. Very interesting.

4 Reasons Why, XNUMX Seasons, Available on Netflix

fri Education

It is like this: adolescence and sex have a strong link. That is why the theme of fri Education It is universal and has managed to be a success in a lot of countries. But beyond the frivolity, this is a fun and well-made series where there is room for love, humor and drama.

The protagonist is Otis, a teenage virgin and tormented by it. His mother, to make matters worse, is a renowned sex therapist. He will try to emulate her to help other teenagers and himself, with the idea of ​​joining her new institute.

Of course, sex is omnipresent in this series, although not in a crude or overly explicit way. The characters, each in their own way, are endearing and arouse the viewer's empathy. Must see, no doubt

Sex Education, 2 seasons, available on Netflix

The End of the F*** World

Here's a 2018 series that's fun and different from the rest. James and Alyssa are two 17-year-old teenagers going through a rough time in their lives. He has traits of a psychopath, while she feels empty and lost and only seeks to escape from her problems. What she doesn't know is that James has set himself the goal of murdering her, simply to find out how she feels about her taking someone's life.

It sounds macabre, but in reality The End of the F** World It is a peculiar series that hooks. It will surely surprise you.

The End of the F*** World, 2 seasons, available on Netflix

The Society

To close the list, one of science fiction, a theme that usually goes very well with teen series. The Society It takes us to a dystopian reality: a group of teenagers go on an excursion with their high school, but when they return everything has changed. People are not here: not their neighbors, not their families, not their teachers... What happened? Where is everybody?

The interesting thing about this series is not in the strange event or its causes, which will have to be found out, but in how young people organize themselves to survive and create a new society.

The Society, 1 season, available on Netflix