50 Must-Watch TV Series for Coming-of-Age Drama Enthusiasts

Are you a fan of captivating coming-of-age dramas that explore the trials and triumphs of adolescence? Look no further! Dive into this diverse list of 50 TV series spanning various genres, each offering its unique take on the journey from youth to adulthood.

Comedy-Drama

1. Hacks (2021– )

• Synopsis: Delve into the complex mentorship between a legendary Las Vegas comedian and an outcast 25-year-old.

1. Sex Education (2019–2023)

• Synopsis: Follow a teenage boy and his high school classmate as they set up an underground sex therapy clinic, navigating love, friendship, and adolescence.

1. Ginny & Georgia (2021– )

• Synopsis: Explore the dynamic relationship between an angsty fifteen-year-old girl and her irresistible thirty-year-old mother.

1. My Life with the Walter Boys (2023– )

• Synopsis: Join Jackie Howard as her life takes an unexpected turn, landing her on a ranch in Colorado with her guardian and a family of nine boys and one girl.

Drama

5. Euphoria (2019– )

• Synopsis: Witness the raw experiences of a group of high school students as they navigate issues of drugs, sex, and violence.

5. The Chi (2018– )

• Synopsis: Immerse yourself in the lives of residents linked by coincidence and bonded by the need for connection and redemption in a timely coming-of-age drama.

5. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)

• Synopsis: Follow the journey of the Dillon Panthers, one of the nation’s best high school football teams, and their head coach as they navigate life on and off the field.

5. The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022– )

• Synopsis: Experience a love triangle between a girl and two brothers, capturing the essence of first love, heartbreak, and the magic of a perfect summer.

Romance

9. Young Royals (2021–2024)

• Synopsis: Witness Prince Wilhelm’s journey as he adjusts to life at a prestigious boarding school, grappling with matters of the heart.

9. Heartstopper (2022– )
   • Synopsis: Follow the journey of two teens, Charlie and Nick, as they discover that their unlikely friendship might blossom into something more amidst the challenges of school and young love.
10. Twinkling Watermelon (2023– )
    • Synopsis: Embark on a journey with a boy living a double life who gets the chance to time slip and build friendships with his 18-year-old father.

Animation

12. Your Lie in April (2014–2015)
    • Synopsis: Experience the story of a piano prodigy who rediscovers his passion for music with the help of an eccentric girl.
13. Horimiya (2021)
    • Synopsis: Witness the unlikely friendship between an academically successful schoolgirl and a quiet schoolboy as they navigate the complexities of adolescence.
14. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (2018–2019)
    • Synopsis: Explore the encounters of high school pariah Sakuta with girls experiencing “puberty syndrome,” including his own sister and actor Mai.

Family

15. Boy Meets World (1993–2000)
    • Synopsis: Join an adolescent as he navigates the trials of growing up alongside a good friend, testing various theories about life.
16. 7th Heaven (1996–2007)
    • Synopsis: Follow the Camden family as they navigate the drama of having seven children and the challenges of maintaining their values in a changing world.
17. Blossom (1990–1995)
    • Synopsis: Dream alongside a teenage girl living in a house run by men, imagining life in a more conventional family setting.

Crime

18. How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) (2019– )
    • Synopsis: Join a high school student and his best friend as they launch Europe’s largest online drug business to win back the love of his life.

Action

19. Hanna (2019–2021)
    • Synopsis: Follow the journey of an extraordinary young girl raised in the forest as she evades the pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and uncovers the truth about her identity.
20. All of Us Are Dead (2022– )
    • Synopsis: Witness a high school become ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak, where trapped students must fight their way out or face turning into rabid infected.

Fantasy

21. Great Teacher Onizuka (1999–2000)
    • Synopsis: Dive into the story of Eikichi Onizuka, a former gangster turned high school teacher with the ambition of becoming the greatest educator ever.

Mystery

22. Our House (2022)
    • Synopsis: Follow Fi Lawson as she discovers strangers moving into her home and her husband’s sudden disappearance, unraveling a gripping mystery.

Thriller

23. Castaway Diva (2023)
    • Synopsis: Embark on a journey with an aspiring singer who spends fifteen years alone on a deserted island before setting out to become a diva.

Biography

24. Dickinson (2019–2021)
    • Synopsis: Explore the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson in 19th century America.

Romance-Drama

25. We Are Who We Are (2020)
    • Synopsis: Dive into the exploration of friendship, first love, and identity as two American kids living on a U.S. military base in Italy navigate the exhilaration and anguish of adolescence.
26. My Brilliant Friend (2018– )
    • Synopsis: Follow the lifelong friendship and conflicts between two girls from primary school in Naples during the early 1950s.
27. North & South (2004)
    • Synopsis: Experience the love story of Margaret Hale, a middle-class southerner forced to move to the northern town of Milton, in this adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel.

Music

28. Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009)
    • Synopsis: Join a young African-American teen as he navigates life with his dysfunctional family and all-white school in the 1980s.
29. Castaway Diva (2023)
    • Synopsis: Follow an aspiring singer who spends fifteen years alone on a deserted island before embarking on a journey to become a diva.

Sport

30. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
    • Synopsis: Immerse yourself in the lives of the Dillon Panthers, one of the nation’s best high school football teams, and their head coach as they navigate life on and off the field.
31. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo (2016–2017)
    • Synopsis: Experience the coming-of-age story of college athletes fighting for their dreams, finding love, and growing with every step of their journey.

Biography-Comedy

32. Dickinson (2019–2021)
    • Synopsis: Explore the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson in 19th century America.

Animation-Comedy

33. Arthur (1996–2022)
    • Synopsis: Join 8-year-old aardvark Arthur and his family and friends as they grow up and learn to be good neighbors to one another, based on the books by Marc Brown.
34. Recess (1997–2001)
    • Synopsis: Laugh along with a group of good friends, four boys and two girls, as they navigate primary school breaks, grow up, and have brushes with authority.

Comedy

35. Girls (2012–2017)
    • Synopsis: Follow the experiences of a group of girls in their early 20s as they navigate the ups and downs of life.
36. Everything Sucks! (2018)
    • Synopsis: Travel back to 1990s Oregon and join members of a high school A/V club as they clash with the drama club.
37. Doona! (2023– )
    • Synopsis: Follow the romance between a freshman college student and an established female pop idol.

Drama-Comedy

38. Atypical (2017–2021)
    • Synopsis: Join Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he seeks independence and his mother embarks on her own life-changing path.
39. Red Oaks (2014–2017)
    • Synopsis: Laugh along with a coming-of-age comedy set in the “go-go” 80s about a college student enjoying a last hurrah before summer ends and the future begins.

Animation-Drama

40. How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) (2019– )
    • Synopsis: To win back the love of his life, a high school student and his best friend launch Europe’s largest online drug business from their teenage bedroom.

Drama-Fantasy

41. All of Us Are Dead (2022– )
    • Synopsis: Experience a high school become ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak, where trapped students must fight their way out or face turning into rabid infected.
42. Seraph of the End (2015)
    • Synopsis: In a world ravaged by a human-made virus, vampires emerge from the earth, leaving children untouched and fighting for survival.

Animation-Romance

43. Your Lie in April (2014–2015)
    • Synopsis: Witness the story of a piano prodigy who lost his ability to play after a traumatic event in his childhood, forced back into the spotlight by an eccentric girl with a secret of her own.
44. My Dress-Up Darling (2022)
    • Synopsis: Delve into the world of cosplay as a quiet loner and the popular girl at school find common ground, making their cosplay dreams come true.
45. Horimiya (2021)
    • Synopsis: Follow the friendship that blossoms between an academically successful schoolgirl and a quiet loser schoolboy as they navigate the complexities of high school life.

Animation-Action

46. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (2018–2019)
    • Synopsis: Join high school pariah Sakuta as he meets girls suffering from “puberty syndrome,” including his sister and actor Mai, after experiencing it himself.
47. Slam Dunk (1993–1996)
    • Synopsis: Cheer for Sakuragi Hanamichi, a freshman at Shohoku High School who joins the basketball team to impress the girl he has a crush on, Haruko, despite being a newbie in the sport.

Animation-Adventure

48. North & South (2004)
    • Synopsis: Adapted from Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel, experience the love story of Margaret Hale, a middle-class southerner forced to move to the northern town of Milton.
49. Seraph of the End (2015)
    • Synopsis: In a world ravaged by a human-made virus, vampires emerge from the earth, leaving children untouched and fighting for survival.

Animation-Fantasy

50. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (2018–2019)
    • Synopsis: Join high school pariah Sakuta as he meets girls suffering from “puberty syndrome,” including his sister and actor Mai, after experiencing it himself.

With a mix of romance, action, and fantasy, these animated series offer captivating storylines that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Whether you’re a fan of heartfelt romances or thrilling adventures, there’s something for everyone in this diverse collection of animated coming-of-age dramas!