5 YA Dramas Like Finding Her Edge: Love, ambition and coming-of-age angst come together in YA dramas that leave us giddy with excitement as romance and drama blossom between young characters learning about life. YA dramas have a knack for turning first loves, big dreams and messy emotions into palatable comfort watches that anyone can relate to.
Thus, these shows can make viewers want to keep watching and feel a similar relatability to the situations unfolding on screen. Plus, the innocent romance feels sweet and is worth watching for many. Thus, if you are interested in watching YA dramas, these will leave you with a smile on your face.
5 YA Dramas Like Finding Her Edge
My Life With the Walter Boys
In this Netflix drama, Jackie’s life is upended when she gets into a freak accident and is shipped off to a small town. There, while adjusting to her new life, she gets deeper and deeper into a complicated situation involving her guardian’s nine sons.
The series is dipped in love triangles and teen emotions that feel very dramatic and enjoyable. Much like Finding Her Edge and The Summer I Turned Pretty, the drama is also peppered with heartfelt moments and over-the-top teen emotions that feature some heartfelt character growth and fun moments to keep viewers hooked.
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XO, Kitty
A spin-off of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, we follow Kitty Song as she goes on a journey through high school and college to find herself and where her heart lies.
The series is very unserious and light, and the sweet romance, teen social life and cultural shifts make this a very interesting watch. We watch Kitty’s quirky nature shift as the episodes go on, and the scenarios evolve. Plus, the beautiful scenery is to die for!
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Spinning Out
This figure-skating-focused drama showcases a brilliant athlete who, after a traumatic head injury, finds herself struggling to get back in the game. Until, however, she finds the right partner who brings out the best in her.
The series brings out the athletic world of Finding Her Edge and mixes it beautifully with the emotional intensity of losing and gaining in the field. There is, however, a mature edge in the series that makes you take notice, and the psychological and relational depth gives the story an unlikely depth.
Never Have I Ever
This critically acclaimed YA drama follows an Indian-American teen navigating high school, identity and relationships with a quirk that is hard to ignore. As she finds herself, she also realises some hard truths about love and life.
The series is extremely funny, and the sharp writing, diverse voices and plenty of heart make it stand out in the genre. Devi’s different struggles as she makes her way through the troubles of school are not just hilarious but also very relatable and heartfelt, and make you want to keep watching.
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Heartstopper
This drama follows Nick and Charlie’s romance as, after being seated beside one another, Nick falls for Charlie. In a rather sweet turn of events, the two battle teenage feelings and emotional ups and downs to find themselves and each other.
The series is one of the most popular watches of the genre and will leave you enamoured with how simplistic and warm the storyline is. Gentle, inclusive and deeply emotional, this one’s a must-watch for anyone who needs a warm hug, and will have your heart in a chokehold.
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