Everyone loves a binge-worthy TV show, and once you finish one, it’s right on to the next. Eventually, though, it feels like you’ve watched every series under the sun, and don’t know where else to look. That’s where we’ve got you covered. In this guide to the most binge-worthy TV shows out there (in no particular order), find series for teens that will give your living room time a refreshed lineup.
Ted Lasso (TV-MA - Parental Content) Apple TV
An American football coach is hired to coach an English soccer club with little knowledge of the sport. Ted Lasso focuses on ideas of optimism, unity, acceptance, and hope, and makes you laugh (or cry) uncontrollably. This show is a fantastic watch for families with teens 13 and older but is rated TV-MA for some adult language and themes.
New Season August 5th!
Emily in Paris (TV-MA - Adult Language) Netflix
A marketing executive from Chicago scores her dream job in Paris and must adjust to the French culture and way of life. Emily in Paris highlights romance, career building, and acceptance, and makes you laugh while you witness Emily’s adjustments to her new luxurious and high-fashioned life. This chic and suspenseful series is rated TV-MA for some adult language and suggestive themes, but is an entertaining watch for families with teens 15 and older.
New Season in Late 2026!
The Summer I Turned Pretty (TV-14 - Mature Themes) Netflix
Belly’s summers have always looked the same. The same house, the same beach, and the same boy she’s been in love with her whole life. The Summer I Turned Pretty centers on a love triangle and the complexities it causes in families who are already struggling with loss. This dramatic, romantic, and suspenseful series is rated TV-14 for mature themes but is a great show to binge for families with teens 14 and older.
Feature-Length Film Release TBA
Outer Banks (TV-MA - Violence and Strong Language) Netflix
A tight-knit group of working-class teens stumble upon a legendary treasure map. Outer Banks focuses on the importance of community in high-stress moments, and also reflects the consequences of social isolation, but still makes you laugh while exploring these themes. This thrilling, adventure-seeking, comedic series is rated TV-MA for strong language and intense action violence but is an exciting show to watch for families with teens 15 and older.
New Season August 20th!
Heartstopper (TV-14 - Mild Swearing and Intense Themes) Netflix
An openly gay, introspective, and slightly geeky student forms a shifting romance with a popular, cheerful rugby player. Heartstopper centers around themes of LGBTQ+ acceptance and romance, mental health, and the importance of supportive friendships. This heartwarming coming-of-age series is rated TV-14 for some mild swearing and intense themes, but is perfect for families with teens 14 or older.
Feature-Length Film Release on Netflix on July 17!
The Good Place (TV-PG - Mild Profanity) Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Peacock
A self-absorbed and ethically challenged woman wakes up in “The Good Place,” a heavenly afterlife, by mistake. The Good Place highlights the role of community in encouraging personal growth and meaningful relationships, and questions what it means to be “good.” This hilariously thought-provoking series is rated TV-PG for some mild profanity, crude humor, and mature philosophical discussions, but is perfect for families with teens 13 and older.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (TV-PG - Some Episodes May Vary) Disney+
At the real high school that served as the filming location for High School Musical’s “East High,” a group of drama students attempts to put on a performance of High School Musical while battling some difficult social dynamics along the way. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series features romance, comedy, and so much drama in a “mockumentary” style, making it all the more entertaining for viewers. This musical show with many familiar songs and faces is rated TV-PG, but some individual episodes may vary due to specific content, and is perfect for adults who loved the original High School Musical movies and children 10 or older who will appreciate the new adaptation.
Never Have I Ever (TV-14 - Strong Language and Crude Humor) Netflix
A high achieving but short-tempered Indian American girl navigates the recent loss of her father alongside the complexities of high school and teenage romance. Never Have I Ever focuses on ideas of cultural identity, grief, mental health, and romance through comedy and a coming-of-age style. This hilariously turbulent show is rated TV-14 for strong language, some sexual references, and crude humor, but is a fantastic choice for families with teens 14 or older.
Atypical (TV-MA - Mature Themes) Netflix
Sam is on the autism spectrum and decides that he is ready for romance and independence, triggering an inspiring journey of self-discovery. Atypical questions what “normal” really means and highlights the fact that neurodivergence does not make anyone less worthy of love, autonomy, or independence. This comedy-drama is rated TV-MA for strong language, sexual references, and some substance use, but is an impactful series for families with teens 13 or older.
Stranger Things (TV-14 - Violence and Profanity) Netflix
In 1980s Indiana, a young boy goes missing and his family and friends uncover a web of secret government operations and a supernatural realm while searching for him. Stranger Things focuses on friendship, resilience, and chosen family, and shows the importance of unity despite differences in a hilarious manner. This witty, thrilling, fantastic show is rated TV-14 for violence, gore, and profanity, but is a great choice for families with teens 14 or older.
The Umbrella Academy (TV-14 - Seasons 1 & 2, TV-MA - Seasons 3 & 4) Netflix
Seven adopted children with seemingly unrelated superpowers reunite as adults to prevent the apocalypse. The Umbrella Academy focuses on childhood trauma, family dynamics, and nihilism vs. hope, but don’t forget, this series is hilarious, with tons of dark comedy, absurd situations, and quirky family moments. This super-dysfunctional superhero series is rated TV-14 (Seasons 1 &2) and TV-MA (Seasons 3 & 4) due to escalating violence and gore, dark themes, profanity, and substance use. It is a hilarious, thrilling, and extremely entertaining watch for families with teens 14 or older.
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Loki (TV-14 - Violence and Coarse Language) Disney+
An alternative version of the Marvel villain Loki escapes with the tesseract (as shown in Avengers: Endgame) and is arrested by the Time Variance Authority for breaking the timeline. Loki is a fantastically hilarious series that focuses on identity, free will vs. determinism, and the possibility of redemption. The story of this anti-hero is rated TV-14 for some violence and coarse language but is the perfect feel-good and thrilling spin-off for Marvel-loving families with teens 14 or older.
Wandavision (TV-PG/TV-14 - Depending on the Episode, Mild Action and Intense Scenes) Disney+
Popular Marvel superheroes Wanda Maximoff and Vision are followed through a series of sitcom episodes through the decades as they navigate a new suburban life in New Jersey. This hilarious, nostalgic series highlights the dangers of grief and escapism and illustrates the power of acceptance in overcoming extreme sadness. Wandavision is rated TV-PG OR TV-14 depending on the episode, for mild action and intense scenes, but is the perfect kind of creative series for families with teens 14 and older.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV-14 - Action Violence and Language) Disney+
Popular Marvel superheroes Sam Wilson (Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) team up to combat an anarchist group that arose in the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier focuses on themes of racial inequality, the weight of inherited legacy, and compassion, while maintaining the hilarious rivalry-friendship between Sam and Bucky. This deeply relevant, yet extremely entertaining series is rated TV-14 for action violence and adult language but is a fantastic watch for Marvel-loving families with teens 14 and older.
Hawkeye (TV-14 - Violence and Language) Disney+
Clint Barton (Hawkeye) is trying desperately to return home to his family for Christmas, but teams up with a young archer, Kate Bishop, in New York City to unravel a suspicious criminal conspiracy. Hawkeye handles themes such as legacy, grief, and the cost of heroism as Clint navigates the loss of his closest friend. This witty, thrilling, and festive series is rated TV-14 for violence and language, but is the perfect way to celebrate being halfway to Christmas for Marvel-loving families with teens 14 and older.
Derry Girls (TV-MA - Profanity and Adult Dialogue) Netflix
Four Irish teenage girls and their English male friend navigate adolescent awkwardness amid political tensions in Derry, Northern Ireland, during the period known as “The Troubles.” Derry Girls explores themes like the absurdity of conflict, chosen family, and the weight of history in a hilarious, yet heartwarming way. This fantastic exploration of adolescence during sectarian conflict is rated TV-MA for profanity and adult dialogue but is a great choice for families with teens 15 or older.
Cobra Kai (TV-14 - Crude Humor and Martial Arts Violence) Netflix
Karate Kid’s Johnny Lawrence is a down-on-his-luck adult, who chooses to train his neighbor’s son, Miguel, in karate, reviving his old infamous dojo called Cobra Kai and frustrating his high school rival Danny Larusso. Cobra Kai explores themes of legacy, redemption, and mentorship, and makes you laugh uncontrollably the whole time. This hilarious, nostalgic show is rated TV-14 for crude humor and intense martial arts violence but is the perfect connection point for families with teens over 14.
Alexa and Katie (TV-Y7 - Pediatric Cancer and High School Themes) Netflix
Lifelong best friends Alexa and Katie navigate the start of their high school experience while Alexa battles leukemia. Alexa and Katie highlights themes of resilience, unwavering loyalty, and optimism amid serious life challenges. This heartwarming show is rated TV-Y7 for discussion of pediatric cancer and high school dynamics and is a fantastic watch for families with children 8 or older.
A Series of Unfortunate Events (TV-PG - Dark Humor and Cartoonish Violence) Netflix
Children Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are adopted by an evil actor who plots to steal their parents fortune that the children inherited after their death. A Series of Unfortunate Events focuses on themes such as the creativity of children, the failure of adult authorities, and the blurred lines between good and evil. This bizarre, cartoonish, and absurd series is rated TV-PG for dark humor and mild violence, but is balanced by quirky insanity and a clearly exaggerated villain, making it a perfectly bingeable show for families with children 8 or older.
Anne with an E (TV-PG - Mild Violence and Brief Traumatic Flashbacks) Netflix
Anne, an imaginative and resilient orphan, has survived an abusive childhood, and now has been mistakenly sent to live with a pair of aging siblings on Prince Edward Island. Anne with an E explores themes of identity, resilience, and belonging, and also uses its 1900s setting to highlight social issues such as feminism, racism, classism, and LGBTQ+ acceptance. This thought-provoking, society-challenging show is rated TV-PG for mild violence and brief traumatic flashbacks but is a fantastic watch for families with children 12 or older.
