Chelsea G. I managed to avoid watching this show until 2018. I'd heard good things, but I wasn't expecting this much of a gem going in.As someone who has spent was too much time watching modern "teen dramas", this show is so refreshing in that it technically would fall under the category of "teen drama" but does the exact opposite of what I expect from tv shows under that category.It doesn't treat every event with this air of drama, where everything is supposed to be this giant reveal. The way situations are played out is rarely how I would expect.What's striking about this show is the way that it handles its characters. Most high school shows force its characters into stereotypes, much like the freaks and the geeks, but this show gives each character depth. It delves into characters that originally didn't stand out, giving them compelling storylines (I particularly loved the progression of Ken's character!). We also have virtually no girl hate - we actually have an incredibly strong friendship between our surprisingly well written leading ladies, Lindsay and Kim.Also, this show just makes you feel good. The characters, at heart, are all good people, something too rare in current television. It's a truly wholesome story that left me feeling full (though sad there isn't more) when I came to the end.Riverdale writers, Pretty Little Liars writers, take note. This is how shows about teens should be written - funny, heartwarming, and just the right amount of everything.Lastly, it's really weird as a Gravity Falls fan to watch this. When I wasn't directly looking at the screen, I would immediately find myself picturing Wendy whenever Lindsay would talk.

hightiers I liked the TV shows, I think some things were just happening too fast. I would enjoy it if a second season would come out for this show. I think there was a lot of good acting in it.

Bene Cumb I have never been a fan of college series, notably with comedy elements, as they depict events with exaggerated polarity, yet dealing with "innocent" child and teen topics only. All "decent" minors do not smoke and drink, their interest in opposite gender is limited to hugs and kisses, etc., thus spreading the adults' view of how it should be, but moving too far away from reality.Freaks and Geeks is an interesting mix of release and period - the series was made in 1999-2000, but the period depicted was ca 20 years earlier, i.e. almost my teen years. That is why (plus after reading the praise) I decided to "deal with it" - and became pleasantly surprised from the 1st episode. Realistic/appropriate topics and characters, good sense of era, fine background music, great performances - both teens and adults... The contrasts and overstatements were present (well, it is still a comedy-drama), but not disturbing, the so-called cuteness was included in all groups, and main attention was not focused on cheerleaders and sportsmen, as in Saved by the Bell, for example.Pity that the current world has become more and more regulated, with lots of political correctness, avoiding/hiding sensitive issues, demonizing sexuality and related stuff, etc. If a late teen delivers any porn for younger teens would bring about severe consequences to both parties if revealed... Although it has never been that people enter the adult world after becoming 18.

Shopaholic35 I'm so glad I stumbled across this cult classic. It stars the who's who of the celebrity stoner crowd and honestly I never knew they had this in them. This is one of the best adolescent coming of age shows I have ever seen. Some may see it as hollow and moronic but that's the point. Kids are moronic and repeatedly make mistakes. I can definitely see the comparison between my high school and the characters of the show.Seems like someone else thought it was pretty great as 10 Things I Hate About You...another brilliant adolescent tale, appears to have adapted it into a film version. This point alone gives it even more credit in my eyes.It deserves some serious recognition for launching so many stars careers and I can assure you that you won't regret watching it.