Good high school dramas have the power to keep you glued to the screens. No Matter how old you are! Netflix’s newest release Class is the perfect example!
I binge-watched the show in one night and my heart wants more. The lavish lifestyles, the teenage romance of Hampton International, and high school nostalgia had me hooked.
Well, if you’ve been feeling the exact same after watching Class, here are similar shows you can binge-watch this weekend.
Aspirants
TVF’s Aspirants is a Hindi show that portrays the journey of three UPSC aspirants in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar. It juggles between their past and present lives and shows how the rat race affects their friendship. The best part? The show gives us a human take on failures!
Number Of Seasons: 1
Watch it on YouTube
Hostel Daze
This light-hearted series will def hit you with college nostalgia! The show revolves around four naive and vulnerable engineering students who get hit by the not-so-dreamy realities of college life. They develop a special bond while going through a rollercoaster of hostel experiences.
You will love the show if you have ever experienced hostel life. Starring great comedians like Ahsaas Channa and Shubham Gaur, this one will be a treat to watch!
Number Of Seasons: 3
Watch it on Amazon Prime Video
Kota Factory
There are a few shows that talk to you on a personal level. Kota Factory is one of them! It follows the journey and struggles of 16-year-old Vaibhav (played by Mayur More) who moves to Kota to prepare for JEE exams. But before the bigger race for the premier institute, he has to fight for his seat in one of the best coaching centers in Kota.
Starring actors like Jitendra Kumar, Revathi Pillai, and Ahsaas Channa, this should be on your must-watch list! I watched it back when I was in high school and the show has stayed with me all these years.
Number Of Seasons: 2
Watch it on Netflix
Lakhon Mein Ek
This Prime Originals show is about 15-year-old Aakash (played by Ritvik Sahore) who is forcefully pushed into an IIT coaching institute by his dad. After his roomies help him follow his passion to be a mimicry artist, he learns to answer some difficult questions of life. I keep going back to this one whenever I am feeling lost in life!
Number Of Seasons: 2
Watch it on Amazon Prime Video
Never Have I Ever
This coming-of-age teen comedy is a perfect watch for a girls’ night. It showcases the complicated life of Devi Vishvakumar (played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), an Indian-American school sophomore who struggles to find her identity after her father’s untimely death. Under peer pressure to fit in, Devi makes some terrible decisions that affect her school life, romantic relationships, and friendships. I love that Devi is imperfect yet awesome!
Number Of Seasons: 3
Watch it on Netflix
Euphoria
Euphoria is an American teen drama starring International stars like Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney. It showcases a troubled group of high school students as they navigate the complexities of growing up with drug addiction, love problems, and social media anxiety. The highlight of the show is 17-year-old Rue (played by Zendaya), who tries to find her identity after coming clean out of rehab.
Number Of Seasons: 2
Where To Watch: Disney Plus Hotstar
Riverdale
Riverdale is based on the comic characters of Archie. After witnessing the tragic death of Jason Blossom (played by Trevor Stines) in Riverdale, a group of teens tries to unravel the evil mysteries of the town. But struggling to manage this with a fresh school year, they end up falling prey to the blood thirsty criminals of Riverdale. You’d be hooked if you like suspense and drama!
Number Of Seasons: 7
Where To Watch: Netflix
13 Reasons Why
(Trigger Warning: suicide)
Based on the novel of the same name, 13 Reasons Why is an American crime show based on Hannah Baker (played by Katherine Langford), a 17-year-old high school girl who commits suicide. Her classmates start receiving cassette tapes recorded by Hannah, blaming them for her death. Each tape comes with an instruction. If they fail to follow, another set of tapes including their dark secrets would be released!
Number Of Seasons: 4
Where To Watch: Netflix
Sex Education
This one’s a British comedy-drama that portrays teen life struggles. Otis (played by Asa Butterfield) is a socially awkward high school boy who deals with sex problems despite being a sex therapist’s son. Things take an interesting turn when he decides to set up an underground sex advice center with his classmate Maeve (Emma Mackey).
Together, they help fellow school teens overcome their sex problems. But things get awkward when Otis finds himself attracted to Maeve. Over the seasons, I have fallen in love with Otis and can’t wait to see how things turn out for him in the next season!
Number Of Seasons: 3
Where To Watch: Netflix
That’s all, folks! Hope you have a great weekend binging on these shows! (you’re welcome)
Feature Image: Netflix, Disney Plus Hotstar
