40 Best Teen Shows on Netflix That You Totally Need to Binge Right Now
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Trying to find something to watch on Netflix doesn't have to be overwhelming. The streaming platform provides thousands of options at your fingertips, from classic feel-good romance movies to all the best shows of 2022. So, if you find yourself scrolling endlessly, trying to choose which title to watch next, you’re not alone.
From intense dramas to hilarious sitcoms, these shows hit the mark when it comes to bringing the storylines of young people to life. Plus, teen shows tend to push the envelope on what can be seen on TV — the days of corny after-school specials are long gone, as these modern shows tackle topics ranging from self-discovery to some of the biggest issues facing young people today. Netflix is home to some of the most binge-worthy teen shows on TV thanks to their crazy cliffhangers and love triangles that create ship wars from dedicated stans. From supernatural sci-fi hits like Stranger Things to comedies with fun hijinks like Never Have I Ever, there's a perfect teen show for everyone on this list. Keep scrolling for the best teen shows on Netflix right now.
Heartstopper
Based on the beloved graphic novel series of the same name, Heartstopper follows the shy Charlie and athletic Nick as they form an unlikely romance.
Never Have I Ever
Breakout actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan stars as Devi, a young Indian girl in California who is trying to lose her virginity to the hottest guy at school. However, she slowly finds out that her plan isn't as easy as she originally thinks and tires to find a balance between making it happen and being there for her friends.
Locke & Key
After the death of their father, the Locke sibling move into the mysterious Keyhouse where nothing is as it seems.
Stranger Things
Not only is Stranger Things just one of the greatest shows of all time, it has everything you can expect from a teen drama. From crazy parents to fun adventures with the best group of friends and some of the strongest writing in TV history, it's no wonder why it's easily one of Netflix's greatest shows of all time.
First Kill
High school student Juliette is looking to make her first kill so she can earn her rite of passage in her powerful family of vampires. She sets her sights on the new girl at school, Calliope. The only issue? Juliette falls for Calliope, who comes from a family of monster hunters.
Boo, Bitch
To All The Boys I've Loved Before's Lana Condor stars as a high school senior who’s always lived life by a set of rules. When she and her best friend decide to live a little more on the edge, she ends up becoming a ghost.
Grand Army
The students of Grand Army high school have to deal with some major real world problems as they try to balance their school lives and trying to figure out who they really are.
Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai never dies and that is evident in the latest installment in the iconic Karate Kid series. Follow Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso as they build their own respective dojos and refuel their rivalry with a brand new generation of karate kids that are ready to take home their own All Valley Championship title.
Sex Education
Otis and his BFF Maeve decide to start a business giving sex advice to their classmates. However, as he learns more about his classmates and explores more of his sexuality, things start to get more complicated for Otis and his friends at Mooredale Secondary School.
Teenage Bounty Hunters
After an accident causes them to cross their path with a bounty hunter and a criminal, twins Sterling and Blair decide to join the business to make some extra cash.
Trinkets
Elodie, Moe, and Tabitha form an unlikely friendship when they meet at a Shoplifters Anonymous meeting. Not only do they bond over their shoplifting habit, but confide in each other as they figure out who they are and where they fit in.
The Society
A group of kids who thought they were going on a school trip, wake up to find themselves in an exact replica of their hometown. With no adults and no way out, they have to find a way to survive and create their own society before chaos and uncertainty take over.
On My Block
Set in the fictional LA neighborhood called Freeridge, On My Block follows a group of friends as they try to survive gangs, violence, and teenage drama while also uncovering a secret mystery that can possibly lead them to tons of money.
Outer Banks
After finding a mysterious map left behind by his father, John B and his friends go off on their own treasure-hunting journey in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Fate: The Winx Saga
Get ready for a whole new take on the iconic animated series, The Winx Club. Follow Bloom and the rest of the Winx suite as they figure out the secrets of their school, Alfea, and figure out how to use their fairy powers.
Elite
Only the kids of Spain's elite get to go to Las Encinas, but three kids end up getting the chance of a lifetime after their school accidentally burns down. However, when a murder happens on campus, their scholarships and lives are put on the line and they must work with their new classmates to figure out who did it.
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls follows 3 generations of a family that come head to head thanks to their different values and ideas in the small and quirky town of Stars Hollow. Lorelai and Rory Gilmore seem more like sisters than mother and daughter, which makes their relationship even better than some of the others you see on TV. Plus, this show has one of the biggest shipping wars that will leave you and your friends debating who Rory is really meant to be with.
The Politician
Student Payton Hobbart starts off his political career by running for student body president at his school, but things soon go haywire when his opponent turns out to be the girlfriend of his former lover, Astrid Sloan.
13 Reasons Why
From hit YA novel to hit TV show, 13 Reasons Why has set itself apart as one of the realest teen shows of all time. Though not for the faint of heart, the series has become a conversation starter for suicide awareness as it shows how one person's actions can affect another person's life.
Sister, Sister
This 90s sitcom is a classic for a reason. Twins Tia and Tamera grew up not knowing that the other existed, but after an accidental encounter at the mall brings them together, the twins decide to move in together and try to get to know each other.
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