"My So-Called Life".......Best teen drama series ever made? ***POLL***

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IGN's review score: 10 out of 10 http://dvd.ign.com/articles/830/830933p1.html

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108872/

The influence of My So-Called Life on pop-culture is irrefutable. Regardless of such a mammoth cult following, acclaimed reviews, and multiple awards, the fascination stems from addressing and pioneering hot button problems in society. Without its presence, the mounds of imitators could not have copied many of its ideas, and failed in doing so. The list is endless. A more magical show cannot be found anywhere on high school traumas'. All the proper ingredients fell into place, and a gem was born that the masses could easily identify with.
- 411mania.com

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I say Yes.....by far

If anyone wants to know what its like being an American high-school kid in the mid-90's this clas*ic show is spot-on. It still applies to today. Great 90's music throughout as well.

The show should be watched by all or most teens 14 or older. It's that good!

The springboard for Claire Danes and Jared Leto was cancelled way too early, partially because Claire wanted to move on to movies.

I urge most of you to check out all 19 episodes, great stuff.

I've never seen this before. It looks like the classic ones from the 80s and 90s that seem to hive long since gone. I may check it out.

Wait is this till on TV? My DirecTV guide doesn't show it.

It totally captured the teen sense that everything is an urgent, earth-shattering crisis. Claire Danes was also terribly cute and played teen earnestness super well.xaos

Exactly, the show was monumental, gripping and deep, left no holds barred.

Its influence was huge, yet it hasn't been topped IMO.

Wait is this till on TV? My DirecTV guide doesn't show it.

Pirate700

It was ground-breaking.

Claire pisses me off though (more now than back then though).

I've never seen this before. It looks like the classic ones from the 80s and 90s that seem to hive long since gone. I may check it out.

Pirate700

I strongly recommend putting this on your net flicks queue, or better yet, buying it, its that good.

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Wait is this till on TV? My DirecTV guide doesn't show it.

xaos

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Wait is this till on TV? My DirecTV guide doesn't show it.

Pirate700

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[QUOTE="xaos"] No, it was on around in the mid 90's; I think the whole series is up on Hulu thoughxaos

Even just one more season would have made me happy...................it has a HUGE cult following now. The show ran in the mid-90's, I think 1994.

19 episodes, an hour each.

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[QUOTE="xaos"] No, it was on around in the mid 90's; I think the whole series is up on Hulu thoughxaos

Oh, and to answer your question, TC...no, the Wonder Years is the greatest teen "drama" ever and an all time classic.

Oh, and to answer your question, TC...no, the Wonder Years is the greatest teen "drama" ever and an all time classic.

Pirate700

Wait til after you see this show before making judgement, you may very well change your mind.

It was an absolute tragedy (that the network now greatly regrets) that this show was cancelled early, but I don't think Claire Daines could be replaced anyway.

Oh, and to answer your question, TC...no, the Wonder Years is the greatest teen "drama" ever and an all time classic.

Pirate700

I'm going to have to go with this (and not (solely) because of Danica McKellar, even though she's awesome).

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Oh, and to answer your question, TC...no, the Wonder Years is the greatest teen "drama" ever and an all time classic.

entropyecho

I'm going to have to go with this (and not (solely) because of Danica McKellar, even though she's awesome).

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[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

Oh, and to answer your question, TC...no, the Wonder Years is the greatest teen "drama" ever and an all time classic.

xaos

I'm going to have to go with this (and not (solely) because of Danica McKellar, even though she's awesome).

The Super Coop was on Babylon 5?!

I *heart* nerdy Danica McKellar and her parts she's done on Babylon 5 and the Justice League cartoonxaos

How could anyone forget?

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I'm going to have to go with this (and not (solely) because of Danica McKellar, even though she's awesome).

Pirate700

The Super Coop was on Babylon 5?!

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[QUOTE="xaos"] I *heart* nerdy Danica McKellar and her parts she's done on Babylon 5 and the Justice League cartoonxaos

The Super Coop was on Babylon 5?!

high school was FAR less of an adventure in real life than any of these stupid shows ever portrayed...comp_atkins

high school was FAR less of an adventure in real life than any of these stupid shows ever portrayed...comp_atkins

Then you have not seen "My so-called Life", because it hits home on what high-school in America is really about, no stupid glory stuff, just real.

This show absolutely nails the teen experience in the mid 90's, which other than fashion and lack of cel-phones is not much different than now.

Meh compared to highschool anime like Toradora.

I wish there were more shows as good as "My So-Called life" , I guess the 90's did have some merit after all ;)

It was ground-breaking.

Claire pisses me off though (more now than back then though).

entropyecho

Why? Because she was going to leave the show?

Being the best teen drama series is like being...the best teen drama series. fidosim

This show was miles ahead of most any "teen drama series"

I also loved "Freaks and Geeks" another show cut short way before its time.

I've never seen My So-Called Life but really enjoyed Freaks and Geeks so I'll have to check it out. PerfectCircles

There are definite differences though:

Freaks and Geeks takes place in the early 80's and has more comedy moments, but we both know it can be deadly serious as well.

My So-Called Life takes place at present time (1994, just a year before Windows '95 and the PC explosion, and a half-dozen years before cel-phones would be mainstream) and is almost disturbingly real when it comes to the high-school experience.

Both shows have great soundtracks, great acting, and the pieces fell together just right. My So-Called Life had the greater impact on future TV shows, but Freaks and Geeks launched the careers of a good many actors, including Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Linda Cardellini

Which one is better? Well, depends on the day you ask......its that close for me.

I used to watch this show back in the day, I really liked it. But Degrassi was way better.

oh yeah that was a great show.

Never heard of this show before. I have seen episodes of The Wonder Years, though, and have seen all of Freaks and Geeks.Hexagon_777

You really should get "My So-Called Life"......its time to pass the great show over to the next generation of teens, not only 1 of the best teen dramas, but 1 of the best TV shows ever.

It has a HUGE cult following, and as I've said everyone from 14 (high school) and up should see it.

A perfect slice of mid-90's (1994) teen experience in U.S. caught in time (just before PC's and cel-phones exploded onto the scene).

There are no weak episodes and it holds up today just fine.

[QUOTE="Hexagon_777"]Never heard of this show before. I have seen episodes of The Wonder Years, though, and have seen all of Freaks and Geeks.AFBrat77

You really should get "My So-Called Life"......its time to pass the great show over to the next generation of teens, not only 1 of the best teen dramas, but 1 of the best TV shows ever.

It has a HUGE cult following, and as I've said everyone from 14 (high school) and up should see it.

A perfect slice of mid-90's (1994) teen experience in U.S. caught in time (just before PC's and cel-phones exploded onto the scene).

There are no weak episodes and it holds up today just fine.

[QUOTE="comp_atkins"]high school was FAR less of an adventure in real life than any of these stupid shows ever portrayed...AFBrat77

Then you have not seen "My so-called Life", because it hits home on what high-school in America is really about, no stupid glory stuff, just real.

This show absolutely nails the teen experience in the mid 90's, which other than fashion and lack of cel-phones is not much different than now.

[QUOTE="AFBrat77"][QUOTE="Hexagon_777"]Never heard of this show before. I have seen episodes of The Wonder Years, though, and have seen all of Freaks and Geeks.Hexagon_777

You really should get "My So-Called Life"......its time to pass the great show over to the next generation of teens, not only 1 of the best teen dramas, but 1 of the best TV shows ever.

It has a HUGE cult following, and as I've said everyone from 14 (high school) and up should see it.

A perfect slice of mid-90's (1994) teen experience in U.S. caught in time (just before PC's and cel-phones exploded onto the scene).

There are no weak episodes and it holds up today just fine.

No worries, I was in college when it aired in 1994.

In fact, you will likely appreciate it more at your age.

[QUOTE="Hexagon_777"][QUOTE="AFBrat77"]You really should get "My So-Called Life"......its time to pass the great show over to the next generation of teens, not only 1 of the best teen dramas, but 1 of the best TV shows ever.

It has a HUGE cult following, and as I've said everyone from 14 (high school) and up should see it.

A perfect slice of mid-90's (1994) teen experience in U.S. caught in time (just before PC's and cel-phones exploded onto the scene).

There are no weak episodes and it holds up today just fine.AFBrat77

No worries, I was in college when it aired in 1994.

In fact, you will likely appreciate it more at your age.

[QUOTE="AFBrat77"][QUOTE="Hexagon_777"]I am 21, though. :cry:Hexagon_777

No worries, I was in college when it aired in 1994.

In fact, you will likely appreciate it more at your age.

Yeah, Freaks and Geeks is 18 episodes, MSCL is 19

It's my favorite show. I have every episode recorded off the TV on VHS. I had a super crush on Angela Chase at the time, and Jordan Catalano is just dreamy. :oops:megagene

Bi? nevermind, none of my business.

Yeah always liked Claire Danes back in the day, but I liked the gal that played Rayanne even better.