Wikipedia has the most thorough listing of every “teen drama” ever made.
The list not only includes programs that I don’t even consider to be traditional teen dramas (which, in my opinion, are the ones covered by this site) but also shows that are from other countries.
Wikipedia isn’t always accurate but this list, my site of the week, is a great way to familiarize yourself with what else is out there.
As TeenDramaWhore.com nears the end of its second month (time flies!), I figured it was time to get personal. Like favorite couple-personal.
One of the biggest connections audiences have to teen dramas is the couple they root for. Couples are at the core of all these shows, sparking devotion and debate.
To help us get to know each other better, this week I’ll be presenting my 5 personal all-time favorite couples. If you look closely, you should be able to find a common theme among my choices that explains why I prefer these particular couples. Please share your thoughts–and your picks!–in the comments.
5. Marissa Cooper and Ryan Atwood (The O.C.)
Part of the initial attraction to The O.C. was the dynamic between the spoiled pretty Marissa and the rough tough new boy Ryan. The chemistry between these two characters from different worlds was powerful from the star. Even after they got together, the course of love never did run smooth for Ryan and Marissa. They broke up and got back together several times during the series, before any promise of a future was abruptly taken away when Marissa tragically died at the end of the third season. Any argument that they are meant to be failed since they could never end up together. Still, theirs was a love of passion and pain and I loved every minute of it.
Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) would “love” to star in one of the upcoming Terminator movies.
Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) admits she was “nervous” to film her appearance on the new 90210.
Tori and Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills 9021o) participated in a charity show at New York’s Fashion Week. While there, they gave a short interview to TVGuide.com about their 90210 reunion.
EW.com has a promo clip of an upcoming Smallville episode which features Tori as a guest star. (So much Tori news today!)
Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) has been spotted at the mega fashion event, as have Jessica Stroup (Silver, 90210) and Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl).
Bevin Prince (Bevin, One Tree Hill) is one of the co-stars in a film coming out next month. (Read the article and see if you can find the Dawson’s Creek reference!)
Bravo is planning a real-life Gossip Girl series, about, well, rich kids in private school.
MTV named Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl) one of its 5 hottest single guys.
An article about random cross-over couples suggests pairing Chuck (Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl) with one of the Ugly Betty characters.
In a post completely unrelated to teen dramas, Gawker inadvertently included a great Ryan-Marissa (The O.C.) video.
Chad Michael Murray is one of just two actors in the teen drama genre with a special distinction: he’s had a significant role on two series! CMM appeared on 12 episodes of Dawson’s Creek circa 2001-2002. His character, Charlie Todd, wooed both Jen and Joey.
Just a year-and-a-half later he made his debut as Lucas, one of the lead characters on One Tree Hill.
Here’s a look at CMM’s appearances on DC.
CMM was the only one to hold this distinction until a few months ago when James Van Der Beek (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek) began appearing on One Tree Hill as Dixon. Now both CMM and James have appeared on each other’s shows and acted in scenes together!
Coincidentally, CMM and Hilarie Burton (Peyton) shared one scene on Dawson’s Creek as well, when she guest-starred as herself. This was, obviously, pre-OTH.
The last in my season-ending cliff-hangers series is devoted to The O.C. In its four seasons, The O.C. had some of the most breath-taking season-ending cliff-hangers I’ve ever seen. When you add in the cliff-hanger from the first section of season one, it’s all just overwhelming! Here they are in chronological order, which also happens to be–in my opinion–in order of increasing excellence.
1A. The O.C.: The Escape (Season One)
1B. The O.C.: The Ties That Bind (Season One)
1C. The O.C.: The Dearly Beloved (Season Two)
1D. The O.C.: The Graduates (Season Three)–THE BEST TEEN DRAMA SEASON-ENDING CLIFF-HANGER
