The O.C. is a teen family drama series created by Josh Schwartz. The Fox series follows Ryan Atwood, a troubled but intelligent teen boy, as the wealthy and empathetic Cohen family adopts him. Ryan soon finds himself in the complex and wealthy world of Orange County, where he makes lifelong friends and some enemies. The O.C. stars Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Chris Carmack, Tate Donovan, Melinda Clarke, Rachel Bilson, Alan Dale, Willa Holland, and Autumn Reeser. So, if you loved the entertaining story, interesting characters, and lots of teen drama in The O.C., here are some similar shows you check out next.
Gossip Girl (Netflix, Tubi, Max & Prime Video Add-On)
Gossip Girl is a teen drama series created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Based on the young adult novel series of the same name by Cecily von Ziegesar, The CW series is set in the world of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and it follows a group of teens who come from wealth as they face various controversies because of an online blog known as the “Gossip Girl.” The series stars Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Taylor Momsen, Ed Westwick, Kelly Rutherford, Matthew Settle, Jessica Szohr, and Kaylee DeFer.
Ginny & Georgia (Netflix)
Ginny & Georgia is a comedy-drama series created by Sarah Lampert. The Netflix series follows Ginny Miller, a teen girl who wants to stay in one place, but her mother, Georgia Miller, makes them constantly move. When they move to a picturesque New England town, it seems that Ginny’s wish finally came true. Ginny & Georgia stars Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, and Katie Douglas.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (Paramount+, Pluto TV & Prime Video Add-On)
Beverly Hills, 90210 is a teen drama series created by Darren Star. The Fox series is set in Beverly Hills, California and it follows a group of teen friends as they face the struggles of transitioning from high school to college and come to terms with the change that it is bringing to their relationships. Beverly Hills, 90210 stars Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Luke Perry, Brian Austin Green, and Douglas Emerson.
Dawson’s Creek (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Dawson’s Creek is a teen romantic drama series created by Kevin Williamson. The WB series is set in the small town of Capeside, and it follows a group of close-knit friends as they face all the challenges that come with teen years, such as love, friendship, and family drama. Dawson’s Creek stars James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil, Nina Repeta, and Kerr Smith.
Everwood (Prime Video)
Everwood is a teen family drama series created by Greg Berlanti. The WB series is set in the small town of Everwood, Colorado, and it follows Dr. Andy Brown, who moves to Everwood from New York City with his two children after the death of his wife. Everwood stars Treat Williams, Gregory Smith, Emily VanCamp, Debra Mooney, John Beasley, Vivien Cardone, Chris Pratt, Stephanie Niznik, and Merrilyn Gann.
One Tree Hill (Hulu, Max & Prime Video Add-On)
One Tree Hill is a coming-of-age teen drama series created by Mark Schwahn. The CW series is set in the small town of Tree Hill, and it revolves around two half-brothers and their friends. While the brothers start out with animosity towards each other, over time, they begin to respect and even love each other. One Tree Hill stars Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Lenz, Sophia Bush, Barry Corbin, Craig Sheffer, Moira Kelly, and Shantel VanSanten.
Friday Night Lights (Rent on Prime Video)
Friday Night Lights is a sports teen family drama series created by Peter Berg. Based on the 1990 novel Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream by H.G. Bissinger, the NBC and later The 101 Network series is set in a small Texan town, and it follows newly arrived football coach Eric Taylor as he teaches his team of high school football players how to become the best players they can be. Friday Night Lights stars Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch, Zach Gilford, Jesse Plemons, Aimee Teegarden, and Minka Kelly.
Outer Banks (Netflix)
Outer Banks is an action-adventure mystery-thriller teen drama series created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke. The Netflix series is set in the coastal town of Outer Banks in North Carolina, and it follows John, an orphan teenager, and his friends, who set out to hunt for a treasure that is connected to the disappearance of John’s father. Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Rudy Pankow, Drew Starkey, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Austin North, and Charles Esten.
Veronica Mars (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Veronica Mars is a neo-noir mystery teen drama series created by Rob Thomas. The UPN and later The CW series is set in the small town of Neptune in California. It follows Veronica Mars, a teenage girl who begins moonlighting as a private investigator while learning the craft under her father. She is still grieving the heartbreaking murder of her murder and dedicates her life to solving murders. Veronica Mars stars Kristen Bell, Percy Daggs III, Teddy Dunn, Jason Dohring, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Francis Capra, Enrico Colantoni, and Ryan Hansen.
Life Unexpected (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Life Unexpected is a teen drama series created by Liz Tigelaar. The CW series follows Lux Cassidy, a teen girl who has suffered for sixteen years in the foster care system. When she finally turns 16, she finds her biological parents and reaches out to them to get emancipated, but things change when they want to raise her. Life Unexpected stars Britt Robertson, Shiri Appleby, Kristoffer Polaha, Austin Basis, Kerr Smith, and Arielle Kebbel.