Coming-of-age TV shows appeal to us by reflecting the painful transition we go through in adolescence, and none do it better than these 20.

Fans have been swept up by Netflix’s recent hit, Adolescence. Its gritty portrayal of the struggles of growing up and toxic influences has hooked audiences worldwide. For fans craving more stories of ...

Partially inspired by John Green's own life, the romantic drama (which is based on his book) tells the story of 16-year-old Aza, who struggles with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. When she ...

Fox Searchlight Pictures Not many coming-of-age movies are nominated for Oscars, let alone win them. But that’s just one of the reasons Juno is a step ahead of other films of its ilk. Great writing, ...

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 will be remembered for many big wins, from The Pitt taking Best Drama to The Studio setting a record in comedy. But the night truly belonged to Netflix’s ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Chris McAndrew / The Times What does your "reminiscence bump" look like, asked David ...

Rachael Severino is a writer from New York. She was awarded her Bachelor's in Classical Archaeology and Literature from Sarah Lawrence College. She is currently completing her MFA at Columbia ...