High school misfits, glamorous teens, supernatural adolescents, post-apocalyptic survival stories — teen dramas have it all. There’s practically no topic teen dramas won’t touch, and each does it with their own unique blend of juicy, soapy fun. Whether you’re looking to re-watch an old favorite or are interested in expanding your horizons with some newer fare, Netflix has all your teen-centric needs covered. Your favorite platform has an amazing library of teenage angst, so no matter your streaming needs, you’ll be sure to find a show about pretty young people doing extraordinary things in no time.
If you’re a fan of the dark and stormy, Netflix has plenty of top-rated shows available to stream ASAP. Looking for something that’s equally scary and scandalous? Check out Riverdale, The CW’s adaptation of the Archie Comics that somehow manages to up the stakes every single episode. Or maybe you’d like The End of the F***ing World, a British Original about two messed up teens who run away from home together. Want something a little lighter? Netflix also has some great dramedies available to stream, including Jane the Virgin, Everything Sucks!, and Ryan Murphy’s Glee. Netflix’s ‘Teen TV Shows’ section is packed to the brim with A-plus titles that are just begging to be binge watched, so it’s time to get a-streamin’.
Wondering how to cut through the clutter? We’re here to help. We went through Netflix’s teen dramas to find the best of the best. These are the 17 best teen dramas on Netflix, ranked by their Season 1 Rotten Tomatoes Critic Scores.