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

Best teen shows of 2021: Dickinson

On final knife to the heart! Dickinson also aired its final episodes this year. Starring Hailee Steinfeld as famous poet Emily Dickinson, the show is part period drama, part quirky comedy, and all completely addictive and loveable. From the sharp writing to the spot-on performances, this is another hidden gem, even winning a prestigious Peabody award in 2020.

Season 3 aired on Apple TV+ this fall.

Best teen shows of 2021: Saved By the Bell

In an endless sea of reboots and revivals, Saved By the Bell has to be one of the most effective. Saved By the Bell is snappy and not afraid to make fun of itself, both paying tribute to the original series while parodying it at the same time. There are countless laugh-out-loud moments at Bayside from returning characters and fresh faces alike.

Season 2 premiered on Peacock this fall.

Best teen show of 2021: Reservation Dogs

Reservation Dogs is undoubtedly one of the best new shows to come out of this year. Featuring all Indigenous writers and directors, as well as a mostly Indigenous cast, Reservation Dogs is groundbreaking in terms of representation — not to mention it’s also just really great TV. The ensemble of teens trying to move from Oklahoma to California is pitch-perfect and impossible not to root for.

Season 1 premiered on Hulu this summer.