Maybe it’s the moodiness, but teenage characters seem to shine far better in drama than in comedy. In teen dramas, teens are often allowed the …
Teenage Punchline
O.C. Anniversary
This month marks the 10 year anniversary of the premier of The O.C. This particular anniversary struck me because unlike the majority of television where I …
Hungering for Heroines
This week, I caught up with the rest of the world and picked up the young adult phenomenon, The Hunger Games. I read the first …
How Cell Phones Kinda, Sorta, Ruined Teen Television
Back when I was a teenager, ten years ago, although cell phones were common in the outside world, they had yet to infiltrate the walls …
My Mad Fat Diary: Review
It’s so fun to be known for my obsession with teen television, because sometimes friends come along and recommend some absolute gems. My Mad Fat …
Parallel Narratives, an Echo of Teen Drama Past
Wow, despite all these half ideas floating around in the back of my mind, time seems to have gotten away from me and it’s been …
Canadian Boom: YTV Teens at the Turn of the Century
For many, the concept of Canadian Teen Television is completely wrapped up in that decades old stalwart Degrassi. Through many renamings, revivals, and recastings, it …
To Hell With Lazy Stereotypes!
Of all teen television shows that have graced the small screen, Friday Night Lights is special. There are so many little things that set it …
The Importance of Parents
I generally write and reflect on teen television, sort of ignoring that sister genre, the teen movie. I tend not to review films, partly just …
Save Me, Ralph!
(Some spoilers ahead) Wreck It Ralph, 2012’s Disney Animated Classic, is set in an adorable arcade world where video game characters come to life after …