BY Alamin Yohannes
Young stars from Cobra Kai, DC’s Stargirl and more share their fave picks.
Moxie, Generation and other
UNDERRATED TEEN TV SHOWS AND MOVIES
HBO MAX
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The DC’s Stargirl actress learned so much from Degrassi, which covered so many topics, including bullying and racism, for any show, let alone one about teens.
Anjelika Washingotn, Degrassi
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She recommends the seasons starring Drake as Jimmy particularly.
Anjelika Washingotn, Degrassi
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Keyvan, who plays Rahim on Love, Victor, loves how realistic the Generation storylines are and the inclusion of several queer characters.
Anthony Keyvan, Generation
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Netflix
The On My Block standout loves how the film was filled with smart women and prioritizes girls supporting one another over stereotypes we see in stories like it.
Jessica Marie Garcia, Moxie
It was just a beautiful movie that was all about girl power.
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ON Moxie
Jessica Marie Garcia
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Kimberly French/Lionsgate
With a diverse cast and the fact the film doesn’t “fix” the Blue Ranger’s disability, Carrier says the action movie is one to watch.
Lillian Carrier,
Power Rangers
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Netflix
The Netflix comedy delivers edginess and laughs in equal measure, which is why the Cobra Kai star loves it.
Mary Mouser,
Sex Education
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Everett Collection
The Spike Lee film showed the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Black excellence and the HBCU experience at a young age.
Dara Reneé,
School Daze