Independent Research

I did some research into different teen dramas that are out there..

Teen dramas have got to be one of my favourite styles of film and TV because I can personally relate to them in some cases, as they are based on issues that teenagers will probably have to go through at least once in their teenage life. These issues/ problems are:

1. Coming of age
2. First love
3. Rebellion
4. Conflict with parents
5. Teen angst
6. Alienation
7. Sex
8. Drugs
9. Alcohol
10. Sexuality- (gays and lesbians)

Teen dramas are normally set in the schools or college because of their age, but depending on the storyline and plot, the set may change. e.g. Beach, Shopping Centres, Parks, Houses, Parties.

Glee: The US smash hit follows an optimistic high school teacher as he attempts to inspire a group of oddball teenagers to realise their true star potential. The show has become a huge phenomenon, with impressive ratings on both sides of the Atlantic.  I personally don't like glee because it's all about singing and dancing and i'm really not into that but as a TV drama it's very popular.