In the summer of 2019, the premiere of teenage drama, the series "Euphoria"Based on the Israeli mini-series. Sam Levinson became the screenwriter and executive producer. He, working on the script, was based on his own teenage experience, he also had to fight drug addiction.
The series tells about Ru Bennett, who, despite the fact that she is only 17 years old, has already been treated in a rehabilitation clinic. But after him, she again plunges into the world of parties and drugs.
Critics liked the first season of the series, they noted the story, visual effects and approach to this topic. It is called uniquely complex and vibrant. Zendai's leading role play is especially highlighted.
If you, like thousands of other viewers, are delighted with this movie, watch 10 films and TV shows similar to the 2019 Euphoria.
10. Finding Carter (2014)
«Finding Carter"- a dramatic series in which 2 seasons, they were released in 2014-2015. The main role in it was played by British actress Katherine Prescott.
He talks about the teenager Carter. The girl lived happily with her mother, Lori. Everything was fine until the moment she accidentally got to the police station and found out that 13 years ago she was abducted.
The girl needs to return to her biological family, make friends with her twin sister and brother, and this is not so simple.
9. Thieves (2019)
The relatively new series, which premiered in 2019, has already been filmed for 2 seasons. The main characters of the series are kleptomania, forced to attend group therapy. They are completely different: quiet, wealthy queen of the school and a daring honors pupil. But, nevertheless, the girls who turned out to be in the same school became friends and began to help each other solve problems.
It turned out a decent youth series, which you can watch in a few evenings, because in each season there are only 10 episodes, and all of them last about 25 minutes.
The plot of the series "Thieves"Addictive, it is almost impossible to break away from it, but it should especially appeal to those who prefer teenage dramas.
8. My so-called life (1994)
The youth drama series, which was shown in 1994-1995, has only 1 season in it. Unfortunately, the series "My so called life"Quickly disappeared from the screens, but critics spoke well of him, moreover, he entered the list of" 100 best television shows of all time. " The main role in it was played by Claire Danes, who received Golden Globe for her as the best actress in a drama series.
He talks about Angela Chase, a teenage girl, about her friends and family. She is studying at Liberty High, and her life cannot be called simple and easy.
The series touched on such important topics as alcoholism, violence, homophobia. The main character was played by Claire Danes, during the filming she was only 15 years old, so it was not difficult to get used to the role. This is one of the first works of Jared Leto, who at that time was 23 years old.
The audience writes that the series is wonderful, it looks in one breath, all the actors coped with their roles perfectly, played them without falsehood. He is lightweight, laid-back, and his characters are multifaceted and interesting, not like each other. Many regret that only one season was filmed, admit that they were upset when it ended.
7. Everyone will die, but I will stay (2008)
This is a Russian film directed by Valeria Guy Germanicus. In 2008, when the film was released, he won many awards, including at the Cannes Film Festival - a prize-diploma "Golden Camera". They especially noted the excellent acting performance of Olga Shuvalova, Polina Filonenko and Agniya Kuznetsova, who received prizes for best actress at the International Film Festival in Brussels and for best acting at the Tomorrow Film Festival.
The main characters "Everyone will die, but I will stay"- teenagers Katya, Zhanna and Vika, they study in the 9th grade, live in one of the sleeping areas of Moscow. Girls have to solve not only the usual problems characteristic of their age (complexes, youthful maximalism), but also face brutal reality.
Viewers write that the film evokes emotions. This is not an entertaining movie, for watching which you can relax and unwind, but a picture that encourages you to think and reconsider your views on life. This is a tough movie that will wean you from looking at life through the “pink glasses”, it shows life as it is. They write that the film is very true, even too much, and many did not like it.
6. Life is unpredictable (2010)
The American television series, which was shown in 2010-2011, there are only 2 seasons in it. The main character of the series "Life is unpredictable"- Lax. Once her mother Kate became pregnant after prom from her classmate Nate and abandoned the child.
The girl grew up, but could not find adoptive parents due to health problems, she moved from one family to another. She decided to achieve adult status, but this requires the signature of her biological parents. So the popular radio host Kate and bartender Nate get acquainted with their adult daughter.
Viewers write that they turned out a kind and sincere series that can be watched by the whole family. It is about how strangers to each other become close relatives and a real family.
5. The party is just beginning (2018)
The British film, where Karen Gillan became the director, screenwriter and leading woman. She got a difficult role. Her heroine is tormented by gloomy thoughts, because she lost her best gay friend Alistair. He committed suicide by dropping off a bridge.
The girl is trying to somehow forget, and uses not the best methods for this: alcohol, violent dancing, sex with a stranger.
«The party is just beginning"- a sincere, even intimate, very frank film, but incredibly close, whose heroine wants to empathize with, because Believe in everything that happens on the screen.
4. Dredgers (2007)
British drama series, it has only 7 seasons. It began to be shown in 2007, and completed in 2013. Thanks to the series “Skimmers»We can find out how 16-18 year olds live.
Heroes attend high school, lead their interesting lives. We can observe the manifestation of their character, how their personality is formed, see how they challenge the whole world, do not recognize the principles and morality of ordinary life.
The peculiarity of the series is that every 2 seasons the cast changes completely, i.e. there is an opportunity to get acquainted with a significant number of protagonists. Many liked it, there were sayings that they could not remove anything better about adolescents.
3. Madeleine Madeleine (2018)
The film, directed by one of the scriptwriters, was Josephine Decker. He talks about a teenager who cannot get along with her mother. In addition, she has mental problems. A real outlet for her was participation in a theatrical production.
While watching, it feels like you are immersed in a picture. The viewer, along with Madeleine, from time to time loses the line between what is happening in real life and what is happening in her head.
In film "Madeleine Madeleine"There are no sharp turns of the plot or an incredible ending, but, nevertheless, it is called incredibly beautiful, immersing us in the inner world of a theater actress. The game of Helena Howard is also impressive.
2. Red bracelets (2014)
Teenage drama, a series that aired from 2014 to 2015, a remake of the Spanish show. He talks about 6 teenagers who have to live permanently in the pediatric ward of the hospital. And, despite the fact that they are completely different and in other circumstances would hardly start to communicate, they all become friends.
TV series "Red bracelets"Will not touch only a soulless person, when viewing many times tears come to his eyes, he is very sincere and sincere, and makes us appreciate what we have - this is health.
1. The path to recovery (2016)
Drama series, based on the novel by Blake Nelson. He talks about Maddy raised by a workaholic mother. A woman does not suspect that her daughter is drinking, using drugs. But when they find alcohol in the teenager’s locker, she’s sent to a rehabilitation course, and it’s good for her, way to recovery started.