Why Teen Tv Matters
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20 of TV's top showrunners reveal the storylines they're most proud of
Coming out, sexual assault, self-worth — those are just some of the issues Teen TV is tackling today. Showrunners Joss Whedon, Julie Plec, I. Marlene King, and others remember their most impactful storylines.
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'13 Reasons Why': New study proves controversial series encourages positive teen behaviors
In addition to the study, the "13 Reasons Why" cast members have filmed a video warning viewers of the graphic, potentially triggering issues addressed in the series — and explaining how viewers can get help.
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Fewer guns, more 'adult' dialogue: How will the Parkland, Fla., students impact teen TV?
Showrunners from "Sweet/Vicious," "East Los High," "The Vampire Diaries," and "Marvel's Runaways" weigh in on the influence of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas students.
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The moment TV's teen revolution truly began
Producer Marshall Herskovitz looks back at how "My So-Called Life" gave teens, specifically teenage girls, a voice in popular culture.
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Why 'My So-Called Life' is the most influential teen show ever
Producers from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “13 Reasons Why,” “Pretty Little Liars,” and other teen shows discuss how “My So-Called Life” had an impact on them when they were that age.
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Why vampires aren't as sexy in the age of #MeToo
Julie Plec talks "The Vampire Diaries" and "Dawson's Creek" storylines you'd have to think twice about today, the inspiring Marjory Stoneman Douglas students, and the "Roswell" reboot.
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Why social media is the biggest issue teen TV should tackle
"TV shows are a message, a warning, from one generation to the next, about how not to do things," says one creator. Here's why social media still has some producers sounding the alarm.