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10 best teen shows of 2021, from Sex Education to Reservation Dogs

By Taylor Gates

CRUEL SUMMER - "Happy Birthday, Kate Wallis" - Kate struggles with a family secret she's been holding on to. Joy tries to convince Kate to go on The Marsha Bailey Show. Mallory has a birthday surprise. This episode of "Cruel Summer" airs Tuesday, May 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform. (Freeform/Bill Matlock)FROY GUTIERREZ, OLIVIA HOLT
CRUEL SUMMER - "Happy Birthday, Kate Wallis" - Kate struggles with a family secret she's been holding on to. Joy tries to convince Kate to go on The Marsha Bailey Show. Mallory has a birthday surprise. This episode of "Cruel Summer" airs Tuesday, May 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform. (Freeform/Bill Matlock)FROY GUTIERREZ, OLIVIA HOLT /
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All American — “Roll the Dice” — Image Number: ALA307a_0524.jpg — Pictured (L-R): Geffri Maya as Simone, Greta Onieogou as Layla, Chelsea Tavares as Patience, Bre – Z as Coop and Daniel Ezra as Spencer — Photo: Michael Yarish/The CW — © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved /

Best teen shows of 2021: All American

All American has to be one of the most underrated teen shows out there. So much more than a simple sports drama, All American tackles tough topics like substance abuse, mental health, and police brutality with sensitivity and grace. Beyond its skill with handling social issues, it’s an entertaining show with relatable characters we look forward to every week.

Season 4 premiered on the CW this fall. The first three seasons are currently available to stream on Netflix, with season 4 available to watch on the CW app.

Best teen shows of 2021: On My Block

After several amazing seasons, we were devastated to have to say goodbye to On My Block earlier this year. Thankfully, though, the show went out with a bang, giving us a fitting ending to our favorite friend group from Freeridge with its signature blend of comedy and drama.

Season 4 premiered on Netflix this fall.

Best teen shows of 2021: PEN15

On My Block wasn’t the only show we tragically had to say goodbye to this year, as PEN15 was another unfortunate casualty of 2021. Thankfully, co-creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle (who both co-created the show and starred as their middle school selves — an unconventional choice that pays of in spades) ended the show exactly how they wanted it to, giving us a final batch of episodes that tackled the cringe and nostalgia of puberty.

Season 2 premiered on Hulu this winter.

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