Teens
Teens

TV Show spotlight

Teens

2015
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Ground-breaking series following a group of friends coping with teenage life in the age of smartphones and social media. The teenagers share their tweets, texts and updates with viewers.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Creator: Tommy SwerdlowGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Set in the late 1990s, the series follows a group of high school students navigating the awkwardness and absurdity of adolescence. The narrative focuses on their social dynamics, romantic entanglements, and attempts to find their place in the world amidst the backdrop of burgeoning internet culture and grunge music.

Critical Reception

Teens was met with a mixed to positive reception, praised for its nostalgic portrayal of the 90s and its relatable exploration of teenage angst. Critics often highlighted the sharp writing and strong comedic performances, though some found the premise familiar.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic 90s atmosphere and humorous take on teenage life.

  • Applauded for its ensemble cast and witty dialogue.

  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in certain plot elements.

Google audience: Viewers enjoyed the nostalgic trip back to the 90s and found the characters and their struggles highly relatable. Many appreciated the humor and the genuine feel of adolescent experiences depicted.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer TV Show.

Fun Fact

The show's creator, Tommy Swerdlow, intentionally used a low-fidelity visual style and music choices to evoke the specific aesthetic of the late 1990s, even using some original, unreleased grunge tracks.

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