J Y L I N H E N D E R S O N Top 10 Y O U N G A D U L T T V D R A M A S T O W A T C H D U R I N G Q U A R A T I N E

Quarantine has been rough for all, but there are ten phenomenal teen dramas to keep busy. 10 9 (2010-2017 All American (2018-Present)

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Number of Episodes: 32 Number of episodes: 160 Where to Watch: Where to Watch: HBO Max According to IMDB All American is the story of high school According to IMDB, based off books by , Pretty Little Liars football player Spencer James (Daniel Ezra). Everything for him follows the story of 4 small town girls (), Hanna begins to change when he transfers from South Crenshaw High Marin (), (), and School to Beverly Hills High School. () after being stalked by a mysterious figure “A,” one year after the disappearance of their friend Alison DiLaurentis (). I was so excited the minute I saw the trailer for All American. The show is based off of former NFL player Spencer Paysinger who I It has been a really long time since I’ve watched Pretty Little Liars, but I’ve have met before, and it was nice to see his life turn into a been wanting to watch it again. I remember when I first started, it was close television series. Even with only 2 episodes I cried like a baby to the last season. I watched it so fast to catch up with cable. I loved all of watching this show with my family. It is very realistic when you the actors and actresses in the show. The romance was great, and the main think about the differences from living in Beverly Hills, and fives friendships constantly grew over time. The music made every scene Inglewood. It teaches you lessons about real society and the more emotional than it actually was. If you want to watch a show that has show is extremely diverse. All of the action, , romance, is creepy mystery and regular lives of high school, this is the show to watch. good, but the real world connections are what makes it so much stronger. I am also a football fan so a show about football, count me in. J A Y L I N H E N D E R S O N

8 7 Elite (2018-Present) Euphoria (2019-Present)

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Viewer Discretion Advised Viewer Discretion Advised Number of Episodes: 32 Number of Episodes: 8 Where to Watch: Netflix Where to Watch: HBO Max According to IMDB Elite takes place in Spain, when 3 working class According to IMDB Euphoria follows the story of Rue Bennett students go to a pristine exclusive school, Las Encinas after their (Zendaya) after leaving rehab from a previous drug problem. school was destroyed. The disputes between students grow Euphoria goes through the lives of a group of high school students stronger leaving one student dead, and all other students grappling family, friends,violence, and addiction. wondering who did it. Even though Euphoria was just created and there’s only 8 episodes, Elite is a very interesting television show. Now for some viewers it this show is extremely realistic. The only reason I chose to watch might annoy you when watching it since it is in spanish and the this show was for my celebrity Zendaya, and she didn’t disappoint. change in language to english doesn’t match their words. That’s why I never wanted to watch it, but I took a chance. I am so thankful I did All the actors in Euphoria played amazing strong leading roles. The it, the suspense, romance, is everything. It’s a crazy soundtrack is flawless, songs that are constantly on my playlist right television show, I can’t say much about the music except that the now. The actors in this show are all so unique. One extremely instrumentals set the tone for all of the scenes. I can’t wait for the unique and phenomenal part of Euphoria is the clothing and next season to come out, but I am also kind of upset about it, if you makeup. The artist did amazing with creating these looks, and I watch it and read about it you will be upset too. The suspense will have been searching for almost all of the outfits I’ve seen on the keep you interested and the acting has brought me to tears. I will be show. It’s a must watch. sad when there’s no more new seasons. J A Y L I N H E N D E R S O N

6 5 The OC (2003-2007) (2007-2012)

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Number of Episodes: 92 Number of Episodes: 121 Where to Watch: HBO Max Where to Watch: According to IMDB the OC guides through the story of troubled Netflix According to IMDB Gossip Girl follows rich kids in the teen Ryan Atwood (Ben McKenzie) who is taken in by his Public New York, and sparks the return of popular Defense Attorney (Peter Gallagher) in Newport girl Serena Vanderwoodsen () after leaving her Beach, . After his alcoholic mother kicks him out of friends and her family. All of her lives and friends' lives their home in Chino, California. In Newport he meets new constantly have been put on display by teen gossip site people, and starts a few problems along the way trying to fit in Gossip Girl, who exposes all of their secrets. Leaving divides to his new life. and dramas within all the friends on the upper east side.

The OC is definitely a good show to binge watch over Gossip Girl is definitely a wild ride, and is based on the books quarantine. It doesn’t have a lot of episodes like the other by . Beware if you watch the show, the shows on the list but it is worth the quick watch. When watching books are completely different. The romance in Gossip girl, it, the music didn’t grasp me as much when it came to looking at was by far wild and entertaining. Just like every other show I scenes. The writing, casting, and directing of the scenes is what made them stick to me. I enjoyed watching The OC and have watched, the tears flowed all the time. I will say the shedding my usual tears for television shows. The creator of the woman who made me love the show so much, was Leighton show is also the creator of another show on my list Gossip Girl. Meester (). You’ll be hesitant about her at first, He is a phenomenal screenwriter and I hope to watch some of but Leighton plays the character beautifully. The show is very his other shows. Unlike a lot of shows in this list, it isn’t realistic, unrealistic but the drama, love, and friendships make up for it but that is the comedy of the show. all. J A Y L I N H E N D E R S O N

4 3 (2011-2017) (2013-2018)

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Number of Episodes: 100 Number of Episodes: 92 Where to Watch: Prime Where to Watch: Netflix According to IMDB, Teen Wolf goes on the journey of Sophomore According to IMDB, The Originals is the second series in the student Scott McCall (), after his life changes when he Diaries Universe. It follows 3 siblings of the original vampire family, and his best friend Stiles Stilinski (Dylan O’ Brien) go on a search in Klaus Mikealson (), Rebekah Mikealson (), and the woods. Now he has people after him, and others trying to help Elijah Mikealson (Daniel Gillies). Klaus, the first vampire-werewolf him, left with confusion he battles with his new found self. hybrid, plans on taking over his town , as his protege Marcel Gerard () has now controlled it. Klaus’s plans begin to turn upside down when werewolf Hayley Marshall Teen wolf was a fast watch for me, but I’m planning on watching it () comes to town pregnant with his unborn child. again. The love triangles, friendships, and heartbreaks always left

me in tears. Out of all the shows on the list this had to be the The Originals is a piece of work. Emotionally, I think I cried the most funniest, and I can thank that to Dylan O’ Brien. He made the show when watching this show. The soundtrack wasn’t as strong as the first as funny and heartwarming as it is. The music was fantastic and series in Universe but the acting made up for would fit the scenes perfectly, when I hear those songs outside of that. The family bond created in this spinoff was powerful, it Teen Wolf, I know what scene it is. Creator Jeff Davis, who is also showed no matter what family above all. The supernatural aspect of the creator of the well known show Criminal Minds, is an amazing the show was a 10 out of 10, there is a lot of blood and death, so writer. Fingers crossed, if he changes his mind season 7 might be beware. What’s even better is for "H2O: Just Add Water" fans, you get in our future. to see Cleo and Emma on another show together. There was the usual drama, romance, and love triangles but The Originals was about fighting to protect your family, a lesson for everyone. J A Y L I N H E N D E R S O N

2 1 The Vampire Diaries (2003-2012) (2009-2017)

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Image from: IMDB Number of Episodes: 187 Where to Watch: Number of Episodes: 171 According to IMDB, One Tree Hill follows the lives of high school Where to Watch: Netflix students in small town Tree Hill, North Carolina. Their source of According to IMDB, The Vampire Diaries follows junior pride is the Tree Hill high school Ravens basketball team, with lead (), after going through the aftermath of her parents death player Nathan Scott (). The school environment in the small town of Mystic Falls, . Her life, friends, and families changes when (Chad Micheal Murray) joins the team. change once mysterious strangers Stefan () and Damon Lucas is Nathan’s half brother who they share a father, Dan Scott Salvatore () return to Mystic Falls a secret (Paul Johansson). Dan left Lucas and treats him like nothing This leads to fighting, love triangles, friendships, and new beginnings for The Vampire Diaries makes my heart melt so much, it is one of my Tree Hill. comfort shows. When I think about the show, I think of the music. There were so many good songs within the soundtrack that whenever One Tree Hill is phenomenal. Creator Mark Schwahn did an I hear them outside of the show, I know what scene it belongs to in amazing job with this show, from the casting to the writing, and the my head. The acting by far was amazing, especially Nina Dobrev, she character development. It will make you cry, a lot of times, but can play multiple characters on the show with different personalities, those tears are worth it. The theme song sets the mood for the but I won’t spoil it. So you have to watch it to understand. The show, don’t skip it. Many shows that have sports don’t really get me supernatural aspect of the show was a 10 out of 10, there is a lot of excited, but One Tree Hill and All American makes me think I’m blood, hearts ripped out, heads taken off so beware. I recommend watching an actual game. The best part would have to be the acting this show 100% three characters come to mind, Brooke Davis (Sophia Bush), Nathan Scott (James Lafferty), and Haley James (). They made the show what it was. One Tree Hill does an amazing job with romance, I know for a fact one relationship will warm your heart from start to finish. You have to watch it!