Netflix teen drama with 100% rating that new viewers 'will fall in love with'

Fans of Sex Education and Euphoria might want to add this highly praised Netflix drama to their weekend viewing list.

Heartbreak High, which debuted in 2022, has quickly drawn comparisons to other popular young adult series. This two-season drama is a reboot of a beloved Australian show of the same name from the 1990s.

Set within the fictional Hartley High school, audiences follow teenager Amerie (played by Ayesha Madon) and her diverse group of mates as they navigate everything from love affairs to racial tensions in Australia.

The first series focuses on Amerie, who becomes a social pariah after a scandalous mural she co-created reveals her classmates' secret hook-ups.

Meanwhile, the second series follows the teenager's new relationships with fellow outsiders Quinni (Chloe Hayden) and Darren (James Majoos), reports the Manchester Evening News.

Echoing Euphoria and Sex Education, this dramedy shines a light on the experiences of LGBTQ+ and other diverse individuals. In just 16 episodes, it delves into themes of neurodiversity, mental health, body image issues, and more.

But the story isn't over yet, as Netflix is expected to drop the third and final series later this year, although the streaming behemoth hasn't confirmed an official release date as of now.

While Heartbreak High may have flown under the radar for some, it was an immediate success with critics. The first series bagged a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

One critic lauded the programme, penning: "In just eight episodes, Netflix delivers a high-stakes and high-energy series with well-rounded characters you won't be able to help but fall in love with. Authentic, edgy, and genuinely diverse, Heartbreak High is the show young people deserve in 2022."

Ordinary viewers concurred, with one declaring: "I absolutely loved this first season. It's like the Australian version of Sex Education, almost, but better!"

A second review gushed: "An Aussie teen drama, yes please!! Very creative and captivating. I loved every moment of this show."

Someone else weighed in with: "One of the best teen dramas I have ever watched. Very diverse and authentic cast. Gen Z jokes that hit like Gen Z jokes. Love everything about it."

Whilst another remarked: "This Australian Sex Education-Euphoria hybrid is incredibly entertaining, if a little uninspired."

The follow-up series failed to garner the same glowing praise, securing a modest 57% score from Critics. However, audiences continued to champion the drama with a remarkable 86% rating.

Heartbreak High is streaming now on Netflix