7 Series Like 'My Life with the Walter Boys' on Netflix in December 2023

One of the latest teen dramas to join Netflix 's holiday lineup, My Life with the Walter Boys follows Jackie as she tries to fit into a new family and a whole new life in Colorado after losing her loved ones in a tragic car accident in New York.

Did we mention that she's trying to find herself while living in a ranch house with a family that seems to be filled with rowdy boys?

Everything Now

6.7 on IMDb

Unlike Jackie, Mia is not facing a new life, but after spending seven long months in a hospital being treated for an eating disorder, re-entering her own life feels strange and unfamiliar. She tries to catch up with her friends and family, and after missing out on so many "normal" teenage experiences, she creates a bucket list that proves to be more challenging than she could have anticipated, while still grappling with her disorder, her sexuality, and all the moments she missed.

Surviving Summer

6.6 on IMDb

Summer is a rebellious teen from Brooklyn whose life is turned upside down when her parents send her to Australia to adjust to life in a small town where everyone is obsessed with surfing. No matter how hard she tries, it seems inevitable that she will fall in love with the town and its people in this light-hearted teen drama that will make you want to catch a wave of your own.

Heartstopper

8.6 on IMDb

Love and relationships are difficult enough in the teen years, but this LGBTQ+ coming-of-age story adds even more drama when Charlie falls for his classmate Nick, the popular jock.

It becomes clear that their unlikely friendship will grow into something more as they both face personal difficulties within the relationship, but have a circle of friends to help them through it all. Heartstopper features unique characters and a number of sweet subplots that speak to the realities of LGBTQ+ teens.

Never Have I Ever

7.9 on IMDb

As a first-generation Indian-American, Devi already faces some challenges fitting in, but she doesn't make it any easier on herself.

Follow Devi's hilarious and often disastrous journey through her teenage years as she deals with the death of her father to her giddy crush on the most popular boy in school, all in a refreshingly original way. This series about self-discovery is certainly on the lighter side, with a relatable main character that will occasionally make you want to pull your hair out.

Heartbreak High

7.7 on IMDb

A scandalous "sex map" detailing the intimate details of each student's sexual activities and hookups gets this teen drama off to a chaotic start, with Amerie caught in the middle. Not only must she repair her reputation after her involvement in creating the map, but she must also fight to win back her best friend without knowing what she did wrong.

Heartbreak High is a fun, energetic exploration of the promiscuous side of love and growing up, with a strong emphasis on friendship, sexuality, and finding yourself in the chaos.

High Tides

7.5 on IMDb

In this Flemish teen drama, Daan and his mother come to live and work on the Belgian coast for the summer. In a fish-out-of-water storyline, Daan befriends a group of wealthy socialites while trying to fit in, find himself, and resist falling in love with Louise, his new friend's girlfriend.

High Tides explores love, loss, addiction and domestic violence as the teens face the harsher realities of life and their parents grapple with infidelity, wealth and covering up a murder. This series is intense, unpredictable until the final moments, with elements of darker drama.

Ginny and Georgia

7.5 on IMDb

New beginnings aren't always easy in this comedy-drama as young, single mother Georgia moves herself and her children to a new town, hoping for a fresh start and an escape from the past. Ginny tries her best to fit into her new town, new school, and new group of friends while trying to uncover her mother's elusive past.

Ginny and Georgia offers standard teen drama, with love triangles and broken friendships, as well as heartwarming family moments and mystery.