TV series

Growing Up

2011–2012 · 1 season

A gentle, earnest teen drama that balances youthful energy with heartfelt challenges, easy to watch and emotionally sincere.

Overview: Two teenagers rally their friends in a bid to raise funds for the medical expenses of their favorite teacher who was diagnosed with cancer. They soon find themselves hurdling life-changing challenges as they tread the tough road to their goal.
How it feels: Earnest, warm, melancholic and light. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, coming-of-age, family, healing
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
coming-of-age
family
healing
survival
Places: school
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none