5 Best Romantic Teen Series to Watch While Waiting for 'Euphoria' Season 3, Ranked by IMDb
These shows tackle difficult topics with unique aesthetics and memorable characters.
Are you eagerly awaiting the third season of Euphoria and yearning for more emotionally charged stories about growing up, love, and friendship? If so, this list is for you.
Teen romance series have long evolved into complex works that explore a wide range of emotions, including first love, betrayal, and self-identification.
5. 'Never Have I Ever', 2020-2023
IMDb Score: 7.8/10
Devi is an Indian-American high school student who dreams of becoming popular and catching the eye of the school's most attractive boy. However, rising to the top of the school hierarchy proves to be a challenge.
Never Have I Ever was created by The Office star Mindy Kaling, who based the show on her own experiences as a teenager. The result is an incredibly funny and therapeutic show that portrays high school students as naive and childlike, unlike Euphoria.
4. 'The End of the F***ing World', 2017-2019
IMDb Score: 8.0/10
James is a teenage outsider who believes he is a psychopath. After his mother's suicide, he lost his sense of empathy and began planning to kill people. Together with the rebellious Alyssa, James runs away from home on a journey that will change both of their lives.
The series is based on Charles Forsman's comic book. It centers on an unusual duo of teenagers with mental health issues who become soulmates.
Seamlessly blending comedy, touching melodrama, and tense thriller, the show features unexpected plot twists.
3. 'Sex Education', 2019-2023
IMDb Score: 8.2/10
Although school isn't the best place for business, shy young Otis manages to conduct sex therapy between classes. Because his mother is a sexologist, Otis has been familiar with the intricacies of sexual relationships since an early age.
He teams up with local rebel Maeve and starts counseling her peers about relationships. Over time, Otis falls in love with Maeve, who is dating a popular athlete.
Sex Education avoids excessive drama and explicit scenes. It's a comfortable show set against a picturesque backdrop that openly discusses the importance of sex education for teenagers.
2. 'Normal People', 2020
IMDb Score: 8.4/10
In a modern Irish town, the lives of two very different teenagers intersect: Connell, a popular high school student, and Marianne, a haughty straight-A student.
They come from different backgrounds: Connell was raised in a low-income household, and his mother cleans Marianne's big house.
Despite their social differences, romantic feelings blossom between the two. The couple begins dating secretly, and their bond remains strong even years later.
1. 'Skam', 2015-2017
IMDb Score: 8.5/10
Eva, Noora, Vilde, Chris, and Sana are friends who attend high school in Oslo. Their everyday lives are filled with typical teenage experiences, from first love to studying for finals.
In Skam, an entire season is dedicated to a single character. It stands out from classic high school dramas with its lengthy dialogue and extended scenes, which create a sense of realism.
