It seems like the month of July is packed with coming-of-age releases onNetflixand other streaming services too (xoxoGossip Girl), so if you are a sucker for the high school halls and the fresh smell of teen spirit, this is the month to watch it all.
If you’re looking for new teen shows to watch on Netflix, we’ve compiled a list of titles that have anything from royal family drama, activism, emotional endings (it’s time to say goodbye toAtypical), and love triangles (Ben or Paxton, isn’t that the question?). Yes, there is a lot to take in, but we have you covered.
Here are the best teen shows arriving on the Netflix platform this month and when they will be available for an immediate binge.
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Young Royals
Release Date:July 1
Created by:Lisa Ambjorn, Lars Beckung, and Camilla Holter
Cast:Edvin Ryding, Pernilla August, Frida Argento, and Malte Gårdinger
If you are aThe Crownenthusiast who just finished watchingEliteSeason 4, thenYoung Royalsis a perfect match! This Swedish series is centered on Prince Wilhem (Edvin Ryding) as he tries to unfold what life looks like aside from the obligations of being a royal. After he is involved in a fight, Wilhem is forced to attend a renowned boarding school called Hillerska. As he engages with his new classmates and life outside of his royal duties, Wilhem will then have to confront a tough decision once he finds out that he is the next in line for the throne.
Generation 56k
Created by:Cattleya
Cast:Angelo Spagnoletti, Cristina Cappelli, Fabio Balsamo, and Alfredo Cerrone
They say that you never forget your first love or stop to question if they were “the one.” InGeneration 56k, an Italian Netflix original, Daniel (Angelo Spagnoletti) is a hopeless romantic making a living through a dating app. While he thrives helping people find their ideal partner, his love life is a complete mess until Daniel meets his old friend Matilda (Cristina Cappelli). When these two 30-year-olds re-encounter each other years later, each of them narrates their side of the story while revisiting their teenage memories during the 90s (the decade in which the Internet changed everything!). This comedy has aModern Love-like tone and blends nostalgia with a mature perspective.
Mortel (Season 2)
Release date:July 2
Created by:Frédéric Garcia
Cast:Carl Malapa, Némo Schiffman, Manon Bresch, and Luisa Manjimbe
Mortelis a Netflix cancellation gone wrong. The streaming platform had announced that the show would not be back for another season earlier this year, but to our surprise, they released the trailer for Season 2 and announced that it would arrive in July. This French horror/fantasy series follows three high schoolers: Sofiane (Carl Malapa), Victor (Némo Schiffman), and Luisa (Manon Bresch). Their personalities might clash, but a supernatural force binds them together. As they try to master their superpowers as a team, they must also deal with the consequences of having them in the first place. If you enjoyedChilling Adventures of Sabrina, this series might meet your interest.
We the People
Release Date:July 4
Created by:Barack and Michelle Obama
Cast:Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brandi Carlile, Andra Day, Janelle Monáe
Coming out of a year filled with protests and activism,We the Peopleis a Netflix animation series that compiles all the heavy subjects into short episodes with loads of insight. Packed with Hollywood stars (there isH.E.R,Adam Lambert, and more in the mix), the show is targeted at the younger generation, stepping into a world of decision-making and civics. Based on the trailer,We the Peopleseems a little like the 1970s animated series calledSchoolhouse Rock!in the sense that it aims to educate people through music and animation.
Atypical (Season 4)
Release date:July 9
Created by:Robia Rashid
Cast:Keir Gilchrist, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Michael Rapaport, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
It’s time to say goodbye to a heart-warming Netflix original!Atypicalseason 4 will be released this month and like every ending, we should probably anticipate a few tears rolling down our cheeks. This series is focused on Sam (Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old within the autism spectrum during his high school years. He suddenly decides that it is the right time to find a girlfriend and is determined to succeed in his conquest. While Sam tries to look for true love and independence, each of his family members are affected in one way or another.Atypicalbrings a unique perspective to the coming-of-age genre by exploring what it means to live on the Autism spectrum, and while that perspective will be missed, here’s hoping the final episodes the sweet and heartfelt sendoff it deserves.
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Never Have I Ever (Season 2)
Release Date:July 15
Created by:Lang Fisher and Mindy Kaling
Cast:Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Darren Barnet, Poorna Jagannathan, and Jaren Lewison
Never Have I Everwas a breath of fresh air during the hectic 2020 year. Despite its simplistic narrative, it showcases representation on screen in a very light but moving manner. Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) is an American teenage girl, who grows up torn about her connections to her Indian heritage. Aside from that, she is determined to be popular in her first year of high school and date her ultimate crush, Paxton (Darren Barnet). From what we can tell, the next season will feature Devi in the middle of a love triangle between Paxton and her nemesis Ben (Jaren Lewison), while still delivering the lighthearted laughs and touching coming-of-age moments audiences loved in Season 1.
Outer Banks (Season 2)
Release date:July 24
Created by:Shannon Burke, Jonas Pate, Josh Pate
Cast:Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and Jonathan Daviss
Another teen show that became an instant top 10 Netflix hit last year wasOuter Banks. Set in North Carolina (One Tree HillandDawson’s Creekare the living proof that this is the best place for a teen series), a group of Pogue teenagers try to uncover the mystery behind their ringleader’s missing father. When John B. (Chase Stokes) and his companions follow clues down the rabbit hole, they find a map to a hidden treasure that’s linked to his father’s disappearance. Season 2 will come out later this month, which means that there will be more romance in the air, friendship struggles, and social class disputes — and of course, plenty of mystery and treasure-hunting adventure.
