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15 Most Questionable Tropes in Teen Shows

Even with successes like Wednesday, teen shows need to leave behind cringey tropes like backstabbing best friends and high school hierarchies.

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10 Popular Drama Shows With More Bad Episodes Than Good

Despite producing more bad episodes than good, TV dramas like Grey's Anatomy and Riverdale rely on their cast and iconic characters to remain popular.

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10 Great Teen Shows That Got Too Dark

In the world of teen-centric television, shows like Euphoria and Yellowjackets have consistently crossed the line into upsettingly dark territory.

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10 Great TV Dramas That Got Too Dark

TV dramas like Squid Game and WandaVision descended into unprecedented dark territory with plot twists and storylines that became grave very quickly.

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10 Long-Running On/Off TV Romances That Never Got Together

In many shows, the on/off relationship is a storytelling staple, but things don't always work out per fans' expectations.

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10 Good TV Shows With Bad Protagonists

TV shows like The Wire and Dawson's Creek are adored by fans and critics but have protagonists that leave much to be desired.

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10 Most Shocking Plot Twists In Teen Shows

From Wednesday to The O.C., these astounding twists in teen shows can't be forgotten.

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10 Best TV Shows Turning 20 In 2023

From Arrested Development to Teen Titans, many of TV's most iconic shows are 20 years old this year.

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The Worst Age Gap Relationships In Television

Age-gap relationships are not uncommon; however, some in television might surprise viewers.

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10 Best Love Triangles In Teen Soap Operas

In teen soap operas, the best love triangles can inject some much-needed drama, scandal, and character growth into the show.

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10 TV Reboots That Still Need To Happen

With more and more reboots happening on TV, these classic series deserve a second chance to wow audiences.

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8 Best Uses Of Music In TV Show Scenes

Music is an integral part of a TV show, and certain scenes can become memorable and iconic for the songs that play.

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10 Stars You Forgot Were On Gilmore Girls

After 150+ episodes of Gilmore Girls, fans may have forgotten certain appearances from stars.

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10 Best Teen Shows Of The 2000s

From relatable, realistic plots to glamorized stories, the 2000s offered a large catalog of teen shows to suit every fans' cravings.

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10 TV Shows That Got Bad After Their Star Actor Left

Whether the star actor leaves due to off-camera reasons or because of in-story reasons, it can cause great change in a TV show.

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The O.C.: Why Mischa Barton's Marissa Was Killed Off

At a time when character deaths rarely occurred, The O.C. shocked fans by killing Marissa Cooper. Here's why it happened.

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