Bel-Air is a teen drama series developed by Morgan Cooper, Malcolm Spellman, TJ Brady, and Rasheed Newson. Based on the popular Will Smith comedy series titled The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air by Andy and Susan Borowitz, the Peacock series follows the life of Will Smith, a 16-year-old boy as he is sent to gated mansions of Bel-Air to live with his rich aunt and uncle by his mother from the streets of Philadelphia. Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks, Cassandra Freeman, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Simone Joy Jones, and Jordan L. Jones. So, if you loved the teen drama, tons of glamor, and a heartfelt story in Bel-Air, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (Max, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a comedy series created by Andy and Susan Borowitz. The NBC series follows a fictional version of Will Smith in his teenage years as he is sent by his mother from the mean streets of Philadelphia to a wealthy community of Bel-Air to live with his rich aunt and uncle, where he gets pretty comfortable soon living with his loving aunt, disapproving uncle, three cousins, and a snarky butler. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro, James Avery, Joseph Marcell, Karyn Parsons, Janet Hubert, Daphne Maxwell Reid, and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
The O.C. (Max, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The O.C. is a coming-of-age teen comedy-drama series created by Josh Schwartz. The Fox series follows the story of Ryan Atwood, a troubled young teen as he is adopted by the Cohen family who live in the affluent Orange County, where Ryan tries to find his place amongst the world of the rich with the help of his new family. The O.C. stars Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson, Peter Gallagher, Mischa Barton, Kelly Rowan, Tate Donovan, and Melinda Clarke.
All American (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
All American is a teen sports drama series created by April Blair. The CW series follows the story of Spencer James, a rising football player as he transfers to an affluent high school in Beverly Hills but struggles to find his place in the new school because his new teammates are threatened by his arrival. All American stars Daniel Ezra in the lead role with Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou, Samantha Logan, Michael Evans Behling, Cody Christian, Karimah Westbrook, Monét Mazur, Taye Diggs, and Jalyn Hall starring in supporting roles.
On My Block (Netflix)
On My Block is a coming-of-age teen comedy-drama series created by Lauren Iungerich, Jeremy Haft, and Eddie Gonzalez. The Netflix series is set in an inner-city Los Angeles neighborhood called Freeridge and it follows the lives of four teen friends as their friendship is tested after starting high school. On My Block stars Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, Brett Gray, Diego Tinoco, Jessica Marie Garcia, Julio Macias, and Peggy Blow.
David Makes Man (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
David Makes Man is a coming-of-age drama series created by Tarell Alvin McCraney. The OWN series follows the story of David, a 14-year-old child prodigy from the projects in Florida as he struggles with the death of his closest friend and his mother’s high expectations of him. David Makes Man stars Akili McDowell in the lead role with Alana Arenas, Phylicia Rashad, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Isaiah Johnson, and Ade Chike starring in supporting roles.
Everybody Hates Chris (Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, Tubi & Pluto TV)
Everybody Hates Chris is a semi-autobiographical comedy series created by Chris Rock and Ali LeRoi. Loosely based on the teenage years of Chris Rock, the UPN, and The CW series follows a teenage Chris Rock as he lives with his family in a small house while his parents are busy working, he has to take care of his siblings and the house. Everybody Hates Chris stars Tyler James Williams, Imani Hakim, Tequan Richmond, Terry Crews, Vincent Martella, Tichina Arnold, Travis T. Flory, and Jacqueline Mazarella.
90210 (The CW)
90210 is a teen drama series developed by Rob Thomas, Gabe Sachs, and Jeff Judah. Based on a Fox series titled Beverly Hills, 90210 created by Darren Star, The CW series follows the lives of rich students attending the West Beverly Hills High School as they live their privileged lives while dealing with all the issues that teen years bring including love, friendship, and the pressure of graduating. 90210 stars Rob Estes, Shenae Grimes, Tristan Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord, Dustin Milligan, Ryan Eggold, Jessica Stroup, Michael Steger, Lori Loughlin, Jessica Lowndes, and Jessica Walter.
