1. “Outer Banks”
A group of teenagers in the North Carolina Outer Banks embark on a thrilling adventure to find a treasure linked to the disappearance of the group's leader's father. With high-stakes action, romances and class divisions, this show is a perfect blend of mystery and summer romance.
2. “The O.C.”
The show that brought California’s beach culture to the small screen, this series follows a troubled teen who gets adopted by a wealthy family in Newport Beach. The show is packed with complex family dynamics, classic love triangles and a memorable soundtrack that will transport you straight to the Golden State.
3. “XO, Kitty”
If you loved the lighthearted romance and coming-of-age “All the Boys I Loved Before,” this spin-off series is for you. Set in Seoul, it follows Kitty Song Covey (Lara Jean’s youngest sister) as she navigates a new culture, a long-distance relationship and the challenges of being a student at the same high school her late mother attended.
4. “My Life with the Walter Boys”
If the love triangle in “The Summer I Turned Pretty” was your favorite part, this show is for you. After a family tragedy, a teenager moves from New York City to rural Colorado to live with her guardian and her ten sons. It has all the elements of a classic summer romance, from teenage turf wars to first loves, but with an interesting western spin.
5. “Cruel Summer”
For a bit of a darker twist on traditional summer series, you’ll want to binge this '90s-set psychological thriller. The show takes place over three summers, with each episode told from a different character's perspective. It’s a suspenseful mystery about a missing girl and an outcast who seems to have taken her place on purpose.
6. “We Were Liars”
Based on the popular young adult novel, this series is a compelling psychological thriller. It follows a wealthy family who spends their summers on a private island. When a mysterious accident and a secret lie threaten to unravel their seemingly perfect lives, it becomes a high-stakes investigation filled with suspense, mystery and flashbacks to a dark family history.
7. “Dawson's Creek”
A '90s classic that defined a generation, this show is set in the fictional seaside town of Capeside. It follows the lives of a tight-knit group of friends from adolescence through their college years, exploring all the drama, heartache and growth that comes with finding your way in the world. As a bonus, there is an infamous love triangle between three of the main characters that is still being debated to this day.
