ACW: It was 2003 years old. Matchbox 205 and Three Doors Down were on top of the charts. MySpace was launching, and The W.B. ruled the television for teenagers. This is the year when the popular teen drama The Tree Hill premieres in its mild form.
The Series lasted an impressive nine seasons and quickly became essential to the “W.B.” (The C.W.). “One Tree Hill” takes place in an upscale town named Tree Hill north of North Carolina and follows dozens of teens through college and eventually adulthood.
20. Riverdale (2017 – )
- Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
- Director: Gabriel Correa, Rob Seidenglanz, Steven A. Adelson, Kevin Rodney Sullivan
- Cast: Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
The Riverdale drama is a little bit more than that. Riverdale has an even darker atmosphere than Pretty Little Liars, literally and on a topic. The group often strays dangerously near-supernatural territory and is full of cult groups and serial killers. But this movie should suit anyone who misses the wild storylines of Pretty Little Liars; the show had its fair share of nightmarish material.
Fans of the comic book from 1942 to 2015 “Archie” had surprised at receiving a show reimagined as a dark, gritty teen drama. The pair had hoped their favorite cartoon characters wouldn’t ruin their beloved Series as the “Riverdale” show, named after the fictional town in the Comics, commenced.
It’s not true; the show is running at a fantastic pace. Influenced by a cross-section between Beverly Hills and Twin Peaks, 89210 Riverdale is a show that takes no serious steps, combining Riverdale high school life with serial murderers and Satanic board games. Audiences were delighted.
19. Gilmore Girls
- Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Director: Jamie Babbit, Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Cast: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Keiko Agena
- IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
The Gilmore Girls has its setting in a small town that is crucial to the show. As is commonly reported for movies and shows based in Brooklyn, you may even say that he’s a fictional star town of Stars Hollow.
The show mainly features a father and daughter duo called Lorelai and Rory (also technically called Lorelai), played by Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, respectively. Unlike “A Tree Hill,” “Gilmore Girls” is no teen show. Though Rory is a teenager for most seasons, half of the action focuses on teens in those seasons.
Seeing the show still have such a devoted following after all these years was incredible because it was iconic in many ways. And what’s even more surprising is that those fans were so loud that, after almost ten years, we convinced them to return to our favorite program.
18. Party of Five (1994 – 2000)
- Writer: Christopher Keyser, Amy Lippman
- Director: Steven Robman, Ken Topolsky
- Cast: Matthew Fox, Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: N.A.
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
Party Five is considered an intelligent teen drama but is less popular than many. The show follows the story of a family of five young brothers left to decide what to do with their life after their father died in an auto accident.
Tactically confronting issues like domestic and substance abuse and residual parental loss, the Series received positive feedback. After receiving the Golden Globes for Best Television Series, the Series attracted the attention and increased popularity of the program, which would continue for three seasons before it ended in 2000.
17. Roswell
- Writer: Jason Katims
- Director: Patrick R. Norris, Frederick King Keller
- Cast: Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl
- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: N.A.
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
Like Smallville, the show “Roswell” was another show which was similar to “One Tree Hill. “The show also had supernatural themes. In 1999 Rosswell was launched — can anyone say which networks are available? The W.B. is correct!
The Series is a story set in Roswell, New Mexico, centered around a woman next-door waitress named Liz, a sexy alien group in her city. Jason Katims created this Series, including successful dramas from “Friday Night Lights” to “Parenthood.” The C.W. relaunches the Series.
16. Glee (2009 – 2015)
- Writer: Ryan Murphy; Brad Falchuk; Ian Brennan
- Director: Bradley Buecker, Dante Di Loreto
- Cast: Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
In the past few years, Glee has dominated television. It follows the lives of a fictional student group at William McKinley High School, which formed the Singing Glee Club—the program’s first season had mixed reviews, although the reviews gradually gained rave reviews.
Glee will make it the show you should choose if you enjoy your teenage dramas involving dance or singing. Glee earned over 57 Emmy Awards during this six-season run, including four Golden Globe nominations and 59 other awards.
15. Veronica Mars
- Writer: Rob Thomas
- Director: John T. Kretchmer
- Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
Scott Garfield Warner Brothers Ltd. Entertainment “Veronica Mars” is another teen show set in an area where fans can enjoy “One Tree Hill. “Rob Thomas conceived and starred in the series, which appeared with NBC on “UPN” in 2004.
The movie is set in the fictional city of New York, California. It centered around Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell), an American teenager who solves mystery problems during her spare time. Although famous as a teenager, Veronica now finds herself resentful because of her trauma.
14. Vampire Diaries
- Writer: Kevin Williamson
- Director: Chris Grismer
- Cast: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder
- IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
- Streaming Platform: Prime Video, Netflix
A series starring James Bond and the movie The Vampire Diaries was also produced for the C.W. and was based on “One Tree Hill.” Because they’re vampires, they lend them a darker tone. Secrets abound. Characters are hated and loved, and you can be captivated and addicted. They encounter witches, vampire hunters, monsters, hybrids, and some other unholy creatures in their mission to retake New Orleans.
But it turns out they’re vampires. The Vampire Diaries is based on a book series with a similar name and focuses on Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), a teen whose parents have lost them in a car accident.
In these stories, Elena often falls in love with vampire Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). After Stefan’s brothers Damon and Iain Somerhalder arrive, things become more complex.
13. The Wonder Years (1988 – 1993)
- Writer: Neal Marlens; Carol Black
- Director: Jeffrey D. Brown, Michael Dinner
- Cast: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
- Streaming Platform: Disney Hotstar
Wonder Years shows how teenagers life will always face similar issues regardless of their era. Presented in 1988, the sitcom focuses on the life story of teenager Kevin Arnold in the mid-60s.
The exciting aspect was that the show is told by an adult, Kevin, who describes his younger self about his escapades. The Wonder Years were produced by ABC Television and lasted six seasons. Widely considered the classic show, the show won multiple awards, including an Emmy for the best teen comedy musical.
12. Degrassi: Next Generation (2001 – 2015)
- Writer: Yan Moore; Linda Schuyler; Kit Hood
- Director: Philip Earnshaw
- Cast: Stefan Brogren, Aislinn Paul, Melinda Shankar
- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: N.A.
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
Degrassi: Next Generation became a television series for high school students worldwide, famous for its themes like racism, eating disorders, and heartache. This Canadian T.V. series was created by Linda Schuyler, whose teaching experiences proved valuable.
It first premiered in Canada before MTV re-released it for an American audience. This Series had 14 seasons before ending in 2015. In 2016, however, the Netflix movie “Degrassi: NextClass” was released in the United States.
Degrassi has chronicled teen struggles with substance addiction, teenage pregnancies, infidelity, worries about where to go to college, and many other difficulties for fourteen seasons.
11. Friday Night Lights
- Writer: Peter Berg
- Director: Jeffrey Reiner, Michael Waxman
- Cast: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford
- IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
It delivers small-town sports drama and nostalgic vibes. You must see the movie “Friday Night Lights” to see how the dramas were filmed. From 2006 onward, “Friday Night Lights” aired on television for five seasons and followed East-Dillon Lions coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler).
Friday Night Lights contains every element that makes “A Tree Hill” lovable — the fierce stakes of sporting matches, relationships worth rooting for, and dramatic drama that looks so out of this world only happens on television. It is about a high school football team and coach.
NBC’s “Friday Night Lights” is a show about high school sports in general. Set in Dallas, Texas, this show follows Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and his team in their quest to win a championship. Despite its genre, Friday Night Lights has been considered an American show for decades. The show focuses on the complex interior life the main characters live.
10. Dawson Creek
- Writer: Kevin Williamson
- Director: Gregory Prange, David Semel
- Cast: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: N.A.
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
The C.W. According to what you might think, The Dawson’s Creek story takes on a premise derived from Dawson (James Van der Beek). It’s essentially the same structure as “One Tree Hill,” containing the same characters, but the story will continue as Lucas has been in the Series.
Dawsons Creek was filmed on “One Tree Hill” in Capeside, Massachusetts, and revolves around Dawson and a friend: Joey (Katie Holmes), who loves Dawson.
9. Parenthood
- Writer: Jason Katims
- Director: Lawrence Trilling
- Cast: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard
- IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
Parenthood starring Jason Katims and “Friday Night Light” creators Ross and NBC, has a poignant and emotionally charged story focusing on several generations of the Braverman family. Lauren Graham also stars in the show “Gilmore Girls.” The show mainly focuses on siblings’ relationships and shares a theme similar to “One Tree.”.”
The multi-generational Braverman household, who resides in California, faces difficulties in marriage, parenting, and providing support for one another during trying times.
8. Faking It (2014 – 2016)
- Writer: Dana Min Goodman; Julia Wolov
- Director: Jamie Travis
- Cast: Rita Volk, Katie Stevens, Gregg Sulkin
- IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: N.A.
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
It started severely after its debut on television. Two High School students were mistakenly identified as a lesbian couple by their classmates.
It is a plot line. However, these men will take it to obtain publicity for their acts. The show starts to explode when the audience learns that the teens are hidden far beyond the ordinary.
Both are drawn toward each other – one is lesbian. It’s going to be a fantastic journey for you to sexuality! An updated drama season was released in 2014, and the cast was among the sexiest females ever and ultimately canceled in 2018.
7. The O.C.
- Writer: Josh Schwartz
- Director: Ian Toynton
- Cast: Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Peter Gallagher
- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
A new Fox television program, “The O.C.,” was released in September 2003, a month after “The O.C.” premiered in Hollywood. As you might imagine, the Series was based in Orange County, California. The city has more of an elite neighborhood.
It is a high school drama series that displays high school life. It revolves around groups of high school students and a love triangle.
It makes an essential distinction between O.C. and “One Tree Hill” since environment and wealth have different roles in these shows. Both Series were labeled Teen soaps, but the rage levels reached their maximum capacity when Ryan (Ben McKenzie) came on the show.
6. Supernatural
- Writer: Eric Kripke
- Director: Robert Singer
- Cast: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver
- IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
- Streaming Platform: Prime Video
Jack Rowand/C.W. It would seem fair to say the show “Supernatural” had become incredibly popular, so it was appropriate to put it here. Although their relationship with Nathan was less emphasized in later seasons (especially after Chad Michael Murray left the Series), they are an integral part of the early seasons.
As the name implies, the supernatural movie has a supernatural element. It centers around a brother named Sam whose father carried out the tradition of their father hunting monsters and other magical creatures.
5. Freaks and Geeks (1999 – 2000)
- Writer: Russ T. Alsobrook; Bill Pope (pilot)
- Director: Judd Apatow, Paul Feig, Mike White, Jeff Judah, J. Elvis Weinstein, Patty Lin, Gabe Sachs, Bob Nickman
- Cast: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco
- IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
The show “Freaks & Geeks” was able to go untouched by all odds but is still considered the greatest of all time by many. The show features Lindsay and her brother Same Weir, who are diametrically opposite sisters and their close friends.
Lindsay joins an A-class nerd group that teaches her about physics, and her brother Sam must contend with all the troubles of being a geek. This show ran just one season and was responsible for launching many famous actors like Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Jason Segel.
A quirky high school kid from the 1980s and his friends are undoubtedly destined to become rich in the online media, but for now, they are stuck in a school where bullies harass gym class and all the females are a foot taller. His older sister, meantime, is skipping classes, mingling with the dope-smoking fellas, and questioning the value of achieving better marks.
4. Smallville
- Writer: Justin Hartley, Alfred Gough, Geoff Johns, Miles Millar
- Director: James Marshall
- Cast: Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack
- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
C.W. It looks surprisingly like “Smallville” on the surface. A teen series and romance set in a typical American town, with the first four episodes following the characters like young Clark Kent as they enter college. But the difference is that “Littleville” is also a superhero show.
It follows a teenage Clark Kent (Tom Welling) who comes across his superpower and tries to hide his friends, including his romantic interest Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) and Lex Luthor (Tom Welling). Smallville premiered in 2001 and set W.B. rating records when released.
3. Runaways (2017 – )
- Writer: Stephanie Savage (created for television by), Josh Schwartz (made for television by)
- Director: Ramsey Nickell
- Cast: Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner
- IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
- Streaming Platform: Prime Video
Given the number of superheroes who grace the screens, leaving Hollywood to fill the empty void with teenagers would be ridiculous. Get into Runaway. The Teen Mystery Series in the Marvel Films Universe follows the story of six powerful teen superheroes whose families are in danger of being harmed by criminals.
Considering how many superheroes currently appear on the big screen, it would have been a disgrace if Hollywood hadn’t filled the need for young superheroes.
No wonder Marvel’s unique Marvel charm has never faded. Runaways have become an enduring favorite among Marvel fans and teen drama fans of both genres in just two episodes.
2. Greek (2007 – 2011)
- Writer: Patrick Sean Smith
- Director: Michael Lange
- Cast: Clark Duke, Scott Michael Foster, Spencer Grammer
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
The Greek Series is perfect for those looking for an exciting show about frat family life. This comedy series shows students at a fictional school in a fictional university interacting as members of fraternities and sororities under a Greek structure. In six chapters, played over four seasons and has been praised by the audience with Rotten Tomatoes ratings of 76 % and is ranked as ‘good enough to go,’ Greece’s fourth season is currently available through iTunes.
1. Beverly Hills, 90210 (2008 – 2013)
- Writer: Darren Star
- Director: Daniel Attias
- Cast: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Luke Perry
- IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: N.A.
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
Living from 2008 until 2013 was very difficult, despite learning 90210. The Series “Beverly Hills 90210” franchise included the series aimed primarily at teens.
The show follows the privileged, sometimes not-so-great life of West Beverly Hills High School and their new family of Kansas, whose young kids are adapted to high social life. Over time, the Series tackled various topics affecting teens, such as relationships.
Talking about Beverly Hills, the original teen drama is not on the show sidewalk list. Fox showed the teen soap between 1990 and 2000. While no sport was in its main scene, it focused more on parents’ dramas than teen troubles. Mel and Jackie’s marriage parallels her family history on “One Tree Hill.”
The program centers on the loves and relationships of youngsters residing in celebrity-studded Beverly Hills. It also touches on contemporary concerns like teen pregnancy, drug misuse, date rape, and death.
FAQs
1. What Are The Shows Like One Tree Hill?
Many teenagers in their teenage life have watched drama shows and felt like they had a real story to tell. This character has made us laugh and learn so much. But the best thing is that we are here. One Tree Hill illustrates it nicely, and tree hill fans also love it.
Learning about personal growth and a sense of connection from these people was interesting. During our stay there, we learned many lessons, such as friendship, loyalty, accountability, and the importance of doing and not doing things in general. Boy meets world, gossip girl, Parenthood (American family drama).
The Wonder Year (an outstanding comedy series), Veronica Mars starring Kristen Bell, Friday night lights (sports fans’ favorite), etc., are the best teen dramas.
2. What Other Series Is Like One Tree Hill?
For many decades we’ve seen television about teenage lives. We laughed, learned, cried, and, more importantly, learned about the stories, their characters, and their storyline.
One example is One Tree Hill. We have known about individual growth from an organization we watched develop for nine seasons and almost nine years. We learned valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
3. Is Dawson’s Creek like One Tree Hill?
This hill is the descendant of Dawson’s Creek. The show is one of the best live teen dramas in a little village in North Carolina and documents two half-brothers whose relationships have changed between friend and rival. The Series aired at the W.B. from 2003 through 2012. One Tree Hill is a fan favorite.
4. Is Euphoria Like One Tree Hill?
Euphoria and One Tree Hill differ in that it does contain a melodramatic teen drama genre and teen mystery drama with a traitorous romantic triangle.
5. Is The O.C. More Popular Than One Tree Hill?
This drama series has reached 3.8 million viewers on average but still does not exceed 7.3 million watching “O.C..”
