The Secret Life of the American Teenager

Watching it is like overhearing earnest, over-explained teen conversations about sex and consequences, with a steady, soapy pull and occasional emotional sting.

Created by

Brenda Hampton

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Shailene Woodley, Molly Ringwald, Mark Derwin

Tagline

Expect the Unexpected

Overview

Amy and her friends at Grant High learn to define themselves while they navigate the perilous waters of contemporary adolescence. Between their love triangles, secrets, drama, accusations, gossip, confusion, and scandalous rumors, there's never a dull moment.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, romantic and tense. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Parenthood, coming-of-age, family, love

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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