The Kissing Booth [1] landed on Netflix in May, and it immediately became a cult hit. Elle's sweet friendship with Lee, and her smouldering romance with his older brother Noah, singlehandedly made teen romantic comedies [2] a thing again.
While the genre has been languishing at the box office since its last revival in the early '00s, it's been thriving on the small screen. If you're looking for shows that will make your heart skip a beat the way it did when Noah's lips met Elle's [3] at the school carnival, showcase life-long friendships as beautifully as the movie's opening montage of sweetness did, and add in a dash (or a cup) of high school drama, then you've come to the right place. These 25 shows feel like they were made for fans of The Kissing Booth [4].
The Vampire Diaries
Much like Elle, Elena finds herself torn between two brothers — it's just that the Salvatores are vampires, instead of her life-long neighbours. The supernatural element aside, Elena and Elle have plenty in common, including having to deal with all kinds of new feelings as they navigate high school.
Watch it on Netflix. [5]
Dawson's Creek
Before Elle and Lee, there was Joey and Dawson — best friends whose relationship changed once hormones got involved. Add in Pacey, who is so clearly a Noah, and the messy trio is complete.
Watch it on Hulu. [6]
Boy Meets World
Did you prefer Lee to his brooding older brother? Then you're going to love Cory Matthews. He falls for Topanga when they're still playing together in the sandbox, and their earnest love story blooms out of a place of friendship and respect.
Watch it on Hulu. [7]
Gilmore Girls
Aside from the fact that Joey King [8] and Alexis Bledel basically look like the same person, Gilmore Girls [9] also has the requisite high school drama, and a soulful, leather jacket-wearing bad boy in the form of Jess Mariano.
Watch it on Netflix. [10]
The O.C.
If you thought Noah was the ultimate stoic, hot guy, then you clearly haven't met Ryan. The misunderstood rebel of The O.C. [11] is bound to make you swoon, even as you get caught up in all of the beach-set drama of the show.
Watch it on Hulu. [12]
One Tree Hill
Two brothers from opposite sides of town reluctantly come together in One Tree Hill. Even better — the romance between Haley and Nathan will give fans serious Noah and Elle vibes.
Watch it on Hulu. [13]
Alexa and Katie
Alexa and Katie is a sweet comedy with some serious depth. Two best friends prove there's nothing they won't do for one another when one of them is diagnosed with cancer just as they're about to start their freshman year of high school.
Watch it on Netflix. [14]
Beauty and the Beast
Catherine is a brilliant detective who can't help but fall for Vincent, a guy who can go from being a total romantic to — well, a beast — in seconds thanks to a government experiment gone wrong.
Watch it on Netflix. [15]
Glee
High school drama and romance are mixed with hit songs in Glee [16]. Basically, it's The Kissing Booth [17] with even more characters to obsess over.
Watch it on Netflix. [18]
Grown-ish
Zoey is a bright, bubbly college freshman who is discovering new things about herself and the world every day. Her journey is a lot like Elle's, but there's way less boy drama.
Watch it on Hulu. [19]
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy is a teen who has the weight of the world on her shoulders — literally. Thanks to her gig as a slayer, she's responsible for fighting off vampires, demons, and any other creepy things that try to stir up trouble. Still, she finds time to fall in love with the long-suffering Angel, and the devilish Spike along the way.
Watch it on Hulu. [20]
Andi Mack
Andi and her friends are younger than the teens in The Kissing Booth [21], but their journeys of self-discovery will resonate, and their first romances will leave you "aww-ing" your heart out.
Watch it on Disney Go. [22]
Awkward
One misunderstanding changes Jenna Hamilton's high school experience forever. Seemingly overnight she goes from being invisible to the centre of attention, and that's definitely not a change she's 100 percent prepared for.
Watch it on Hulu. [23]
Gossip Girl
Forget that epic beach party. If you want to see high school students partying like there's no tomorrow, then you need to visit the elite teens that populate Gossip Girl [24].
Watch it on Netflix. [25]
Felicity
Felicity moves across the country to be with her high school crush, Ben. Now, that doesn't seem like a very Elle thing to do, but the unassuming and brave Felicity has way more going on aside from making unique college choices.
Watch it on Hulu. [26]
Grey's Anatomy
Being a resident at a hospital isn't all that different from being a sleep-deprived teen, aside from the constant life or death situations, anyway. Basically, if you're looking for a whole lot of romance and friendship, then Grey's Anatomy [27] delivers on both.
Watch it on Netflix. [28]
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World is Boy Meets World's spin-off, and the next generation doubles down on the romance. However, the friendships are stronger, too, because there's absolutely nothing that can come between childhood best friends Riley and Maya.
Watch it on Netflix. [29]
The Fosters
The Fosters combines the warmth of a family drama with some serious teen melodrama. Like The Kissing Booth [31], it also boasts a gorgeous beach backdrop for all of the first love stories and sibling crisis to play out against.
Watch it on Netflix. [32]
Gavin and Stacey
The characters are older, but they're just as confused about love in Gavin and Stacey. This sweet, but hilarious rom-com is perfect for anyone looking for a love story that's a bit more down to earth.
Watch it on Hulu. [33]
Degrassi: Next Class
Any of the Degrassi series will delight The Kissing Booth [34] fans, but Next Class is aimed specifically at the current generation of teens.
Watch it on Netflix. [35]
Hart of Dixie
The O.C.'s Rachel Bilson [36] returns as a romantic heroine/doctor in the small town series, Hart of Dixie. And, yes, she does find herself stuck between a "good" boy and a "bad" boy, both of whom are ridiculously lovable.
Watch it on Netflix. [37]
Switched at Birth
Switched at Birth mixes childhood friendships with heightened family stories, and plenty of high school fun. There's also a motorcycle-riding love interest, so basically, this show has it all.
Watch it on Netflix. [38]
Riverdale
Riverdale [39] is darker than The Kissing Booth [40], but who can resist Jughead and Betty? Just because these teens routinely have to solve mysteries and avoid getting murdered doesn't mean their love lives are any less addictive to watch.
Watch it on Netflix. [41]