Sub-genres in Teen Dramas
Teen dramas are usually films/TV shows which base around the lives of teenagers and the problems/conflicts they have to face. They were generally not very popular or moreover, non-existent until the 90s and the outbreak of the TV show 90210.
In recent years they have become very popular in everyday TV and there are now many films and TV shows which are for the audience of teenagers.
Sub-genres of this genre can be as follows:
- Thrillers (The Room Mate)
- Comedy
- Horror
- Drama
- Fantasy (Teen Wolf, The Vampire Diaries)
- Adventure (Harry Potter)
- Mystery (Pretty Little Liars)
Furthermore, many recurring themes in teen movies which can reflect on the sub-genre are:
- Conflicted with authorities - often parents, teacher
- Relationships
- Self discovery - coming of age films, such as Perks of Being a Wallflower
- Gangs/rival groups - much more common in British television as an aspect towards the teen audience
- Sex, drugs, music
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