Hollywood heavyweights spill the tea on why teen TV is no longer just for teens, as the genre takes center stage in the streaming wars.
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Veteran showrunners like Justin Noble ('The Sex Lives of College Girls') and Julie Plec ('Vampire Diaries') argue that young adult shows have broader appeal, attracting adult viewers with complex storylines and relatable characters.
Mega-producer Greg Berlanti, whose credits include 'Riverdale' and 'Ginny & Georgia,' notes that the genre's popularity has surged amidst the pandemic, as viewers crave stories about the universal challenges of growing up.
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Justin Noble, Julie Plec, Greg Berlanti, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Vampire Diaries, Riverdale, Ginny & Georgia, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Vampire Diaries, Riverdale, Ginny & Georgia
Hollywood heavyweights spill the tea on why teen TV is no longer just for teens, as the genre takes center stage in the streaming wars.
beat sheet
Veteran showrunners like Justin Noble ('The Sex Lives of College Girls') and Julie Plec ('Vampire Diaries') argue that young adult shows have broader appeal, attracting adult viewers with complex storylines and relatable characters.
Mega-producer Greg Berlanti, whose credits include 'Riverdale' and 'Ginny & Georgia,' notes that the genre's popularity has surged amidst the pandemic, as viewers crave stories about the universal challenges of growing up.
call sheet
Justin Noble, Julie Plec, Greg Berlanti, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Vampire Diaries, Riverdale, Ginny & Georgia, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Vampire Diaries, Riverdale, Ginny & Georgia