If You Liked Netflix’s ‘Crew Girl’, Here Are the Shows You Need to Watch Next

Young adult romance dramas continue to captivate audiences with their compelling depictions of adolescent love, emotional vulnerability, and personal self-discovery. From classic love triangles and secret crushes to high-stakes boarding school secrets, these narratives capture the highs and lows of growing up.

Viewers seeking heartfelt relationships, character-driven storylines, and engaging romantic tension have a rich variety of television series to discover. The following acclaimed YA romance dramas offer memorable characters and captivating relationship arcs across different subgenres and settings for those who loved Netflix’s new ‘Crew Girl’.

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ (2022–2025)

Created by author Jenny Han and based on her novel trilogy, this coming-of-age romantic drama follows Isabel “Belly” Conklin during her annual summer vacation at Cousins Beach. Belly finds herself caught in a love triangle between two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, whose family shares the beach house with hers. As family secrets emerge and romantic feelings intensify, Belly must navigate the shifting dynamics of her lifelong friendships. The series explores themes of grief, first love, and emotional maturity across its multi-season run on Amazon Prime Video.

‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ (2023–2025)

Developed by Melanie Halsall and based on Ali Novak’s novel, this teen drama centers on fifteen-year-old Jackie Howard following the tragic loss of her family. Jackie relocates from Manhattan to rural Colorado to live with her mother’s best friend and her sprawling household of ten sons. As she adapts to her new high school and rural lifestyle, Jackie becomes entangled in a romantic rivalry with two contrasting Walter brothers, Alex and Cole. The Netflix series focuses on grief recovery, academic ambition, and high school relationships.

‘Heartstopper’ (2022–2024)

Adapted by Alice Oseman from her graphic novel series, this British coming-of-age romantic drama chronicles the relationship between secondary school students Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson. Charlie, an openly gay overthinker, forms a friendship with popular rugby player Nick after being assigned adjacent seats in homeroom. Their bond deepens into romance as Nick explores his sexual orientation and Charlie navigates mental health challenges with the help of their close group of friends. The Netflix series depicts queer adolescence, chosen family, and supportive teenage relationships.

‘Young Royals’ (2021–2024)

Created by Lisa Ambjörn, Lars Beckung, and Camilla Holter, this Swedish teen drama follows Prince Wilhelm as he enrolls at the prestigious Hillerska boarding school. Seeking a normal life away from royal obligations, Wilhelm begins a secret romance with fellow student Simon Eriksson, a non-boarding choir singer. When unexpected circumstances make Wilhelm first in line to the Swedish throne, he faces intense pressure to choose between royal duty and personal happiness. The Netflix series concludes across three seasons, focusing on class divides, public scrutiny, and identity.

‘XO, Kitty’ (2023–2025)

Created by Jenny Han as a spin-off to the ‘To All the Boys’ film franchise, this romantic comedy-drama follows high school student Kitty Song Covey. Kitty moves to Seoul, South Korea, to attend the Korean Independent School of Seoul on scholarship and reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, Dae. Upon arrival, she discovers unexpected romantic complications and begins exploring new aspects of her own sexuality while learning about her late mother’s past. The series combines boarding school drama, multicultural experiences, and modern adolescent romance.

‘Never Have I Ever’ (2020–2023)

Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, this coming-of-age comedy-drama follows Indian-American high school student Devi Vishwakumar in Sherman Oaks, California. Dealing with the sudden death of her father, Devi attempts to improve her social standing while managing complicated feelings for academic rival Ben Gross and popular swimmer Paxton Hall-Yoshida. Over four seasons, Devi works through grief in therapy, balances parental expectations, and pursues admission to Princeton University. The Netflix series examines cultural identity, teenage relationships, and family dynamics.

‘Love, Victor’ (2020–2022)

Created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, this teen drama is set in the same universe as the film ‘Love, Simon’. The series follows Victor Salazar, a new student at Creekwood High School who grapples with his sexual orientation, adjusting to a new city, and family challenges. Victor reaches out to Simon for guidance as he navigates high school romance, including relationships with Mia Brooks and Benji Campbell. Across three seasons, the show addresses coming out, religious upbringings, and adolescent self-discovery.

‘Dash & Lily’ (2020)

Created by Joe Tracz and based on the novel series by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, this holiday romantic comedy-drama takes place in New York City during Christmas. The plot centers on cynical teenager Dash and optimistic high schooler Lily, who trade messages and dares back and forth through a red notebook hidden in the Strand Bookstore. Without having met in person, the two bond over their shared vulnerabilities, hopes, and city adventures. The eight-episode series explores holiday traditions, personal confidence, and youthful romance.

‘Looking for Alaska’ (2019)

Created by Josh Schwartz and based on John Green’s debut novel, this limited drama series follows teenager Miles “Pudge” Halter as he enrolls at Culver Creek Academy boarding school in Alabama. Miles befriends a group of loyal classmates and falls in love with the enigmatic and self-destructive Alaska Young. The narrative is divided into events leading up to and following an unexpected tragedy that reshapes the entire student body. The eight-episode Hulu series addresses grief, philosophical inquiry, and the emotional turbulence of adolescent intimacy.

‘Normal People’ (2020)

Adapted from Sally Rooney’s novel and directed by Lenny Abrahamson and Hettie Macdonald, this Irish drama follows the complex relationship between Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron. The story begins during their final year at a County Sligo secondary school and continues through their undergraduate studies at Trinity College Dublin. Despite differences in social class and communication barriers, the two share an enduring emotional and physical connection. The twelve-part series explores social anxiety, intimacy, and the transition into early adulthood.

‘Ginny & Georgia’ (2021–2025)

Created by Sarah Lampert, this drama series chronicles the lives of thirty-year-old mother Georgia Miller and her fifteen-year-old daughter Ginny after settling in a suburban Massachusetts town. Ginny navigates high school romances with bad-boy neighbor Marcus Baker and popular student Hunter Chen while dealing with systemic pressures and self-harm. Meanwhile, Georgia attempts to conceal her dark criminal past to protect her children and secure a prosperous future. The Netflix series balances high school relationship angst with serialized crime and family melodrama.

‘Heartbreak High’ (2022–2024)

Created by Hannah Carroll Chapman as a modern reboot of the 1990s Australian series, this teen drama takes place at the fictional Hartley High in Sydney. After a secret mural detailing the romantic hookups of the student body is exposed, the implicated students are forced into a mandatory sexual literacy course. Protagonist Amerie Wadia must repair her ruined social reputation while managing turbulent romantic feelings and personal conflicts with her peers. The series tackles neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ relationships, and contemporary youth culture.

‘Maxton Hall – The World Between Us’ (2024)

Based on Mona Kasten’s bestselling novel ‘Save Me’, this German romantic drama series takes place at an elite English boarding school. Ruby Bell, a scholarship student focused on gaining admission to Oxford University, accidentally witnesses a scandalous secret involving the wealthy Beaufort family. Arrogant heir James Beaufort attempts to buy her silence, leading to escalating friction and an unexpected romantic attraction between them. The Amazon Prime Video series highlights socioeconomic divides, academic pressure, and enemies-to-lovers romance tropes.

‘Cruel Summer’ (2021–2023)

Created by Bert V. Royal, this teen mystery anthology series follows dramatic interpersonal and romantic relationships among adolescents across multiple timelines in the 1990s and early 2000s. The first season centers on the abduction of popular teenager Kate Wallis and the subsequent rise and fall of Jeanette Turner, who appears to take over Kate’s life and boyfriend. The second season explores an intense love triangle and betrayal between two high school friends and an exchange student in a Pacific Northwest town. The Freeform series investigates adolescent obsession, media sensationalism, and high school romance.

‘Trinkets’ (2019–2020)

Created by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer, and Kirsten Smith based on Smith’s novel, this coming-of-age drama follows three high school girls who meet at a Shoplifters Anonymous meeting. Elodie, Moe, and Tabitha form an unexpected friendship despite belonging to different social cliques and navigating separate romantic dilemmas. The trio supports one another through romantic heartbreak, family trauma, and their shared compulsive behavior over two seasons. The Netflix series focuses on female solidarity, queer romance, and personal healing during high school.

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