adventures of a typical high school student

Welcome back everyone!

I know we all love to binge-watch shows on Netflix and find new things to watch, so I figured I would share some of my favorites. I’m one of those people who likes to rewatch the same things over and over again just so I don’t have to pay full attention; plus, I love getting the comforting feeling of visiting old friends when you delve back into a familiar world of your favorite characters. Most of these are pretty stereotypical teen picks, but I tried to choose ones that weren’t SO basic (Gossip Girl, Friends, and Vampire Diaries are my all time favorites, but they won’t be on here!).

1. Degrassi Next Class (Netflix original) – This is SO cheesy but I always come back to it when I need something to mindlessly rewatch. There’s a few good life lessons embedded in the unrealistic high school drama and I like the fact that it tackles a lot of serious topics for a teen show, but the main reason I watch it is just for fun. It’s definitely not a media masterpiece, but it’s an old favorite of mine to just watch and make some fun of in my head.
2. The 100 – This is a show I need to catch up on since they put a new season on Netflix, but it’s actually a pretty cool concept. I’ve heard it be compared to Game of Thrones but as a kid version (I can’t say if this is true for sure since I’ve never watched GoT), and based off of my limited knowledge of GoT, I can definitely see that. It’s different than most teen dramas I’ve watched, and that’s why I like it; the survivalist/futuristic/sci-fi aspect is what brings it all together.
3. Total Drama – This is kind of a throwback; it’s a cartoon I watched when I was in middle school on Cartoon Network. However, I find that it’s pretty funny even if you’re a bit older. It’s a mock-reality show similar to Survivor but with a few different twists. The first season is the best because it has the most memorable characters, but they’re all hilarious- the jokes are pretty mature for a kids’ show too.
4. Greenhouse Academy – I found this while randomly flipping through Netflix one day. It’s a Netflix original and there’s only two seasons, but I actually really enjoyed it. The setting is an unorthodox boarding school and a pair of siblings end up attending and uncovering a few mysteries. It’s definitely cheesy but I love anything with boarding schools since I always used to dream of attending one.
5. Cheer Squad – If you’re a cheerleader, you’ll love this one! It’s a reality show that follows a Canadian all-girl world champion team (the Cheer Sport Great White Sharks). I just found it entertaining since they’re such a skilled team and it showcased their talent so well, but the actual coverage of the characters wasn’t the best. Therefore, I’d only recommend it if you’re actually interested in cheer.
6. Jane the Virgin – I know this is kind of a popular one, but a surprising amount of my friends still haven’t watched it. I LOVE everything about this show; the humor, the character dynamics, the intricate and crazy storylines, the narration. It’s so funny and there’s always a new plotline that seems crazy at first but ends up working.
7. H20 Just Add Water – Another throwback/childhood classic that I still find enjoyable, this show never disappoints. I’m partial to it since my ~thing~ when I was younger was always mermaids; I wanted to be one, I watched every mermaid show and movie, I had a mermaid costume and lots of mermaid dolls. Regardless, this show is great and paints a wonderful picture of what it might be like to be a teenage mermaid. It’s definitely geared towards younger kids so it’s not the deepest show ever, but it’s not too cheesy or anything.
8. The Secret – I had to include at least one movie on here, but I’m not the biggest movie buff. This documentary is so inspiring and I feel that everyone should watch it at least once. It goes into detail about the Law of Attraction and its potential impact on your life; there’s a lot of wisdom to be found here.

Let me know your thoughts if you guys end up watching any of these, hopefully you enjoy them! I would love to know your guys’ favorite things to watch on Netflix so feel free to let me know in the comments what I should binge next. I’m always open to requests for post ideas as well, so tell me if there’s anything specific you would like to see. I’ll be coming out with more exciting content soon- I know I’ve been writing some random posts lately, but I’m just experimenting with a few things. There’s lots more to come!

-Brooke