These 10 Teen Dramas Are the Definition of 'So Bad It's Good

10. Pandora

Brace yourself for this roller-coaster ride of clichés. Pandora drops us in the 23rd century where Jax is seeking answers for the death of her parents. The story is set at Earth's Space Training Academy – sounds cool, right? Well, it gets juicier.

Alien conspiracies, love triangles, and yes, a dark destiny that our heroine needs to confront. It's a mashup of all your favorite teen drama elements, rolled into one and set in space. The plot's actually got some unexpected twists, so it's not all that surprising Pandora is one hell of a guilty pleasure.

9. Freakish

There's nothing new about teenagers stuck in high school during an apocalypse. So, when a chemical plant explosion releases some mutated freaks, these teens need to survive. The title gives it away. It's like a zombie flick, a survival show, and a teen drama had a baby. Unlikely alliances, betrayals, and good old teenage angst add spice to the post-apocalyptic chaos. It's an acquired taste, but sometimes, you just crave junk food, right?

8. Beyond

You'd think it's a straightforward sci-fi show at first. Holden, a young man, wakes up from a coma after 12 years. He now has special powers. But wait, there's more! Secret organizations, the afterlife, a conspiracy, and yes, a good sprinkle of teen romance. Like a pot of leftovers, it's a hodgepodge of genres that shouldn't work but somehow does. Beyond might be cheesy, but it's the kind of cheese you just can't resist.

7. Teenage Bounty Hunters

Let's play a game of 'two truths and a lie.' Twin sisters, Sterling and Blair, lead a double life as high schoolers and bounty hunters. They hunt down criminals and deal with teenage drama. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? But in the most entertaining way possible. Picture Veronica Mars and Gossip Girl joining forces, with a hint of the absurd. It's the type of show where you can't help but laugh and cringe simultaneously.

6. The A List

Picture this: a summer camp on a secluded island, a group of teenagers, and an alpha female who won't give up her crown. Mia arrives at the camp and immediately clashes with Amber, who's got this creepy, manipulative air about her. And, guess what? Something's off about the island, too.

It's got that 'I-know-what-you-did-last-summer' vibe but with supernatural elements sprinkled on top. There's teen rivalry, a hint of mystery, and an eerie atmosphere that you can't shake off. It's a campy teen drama that you'll binge-watch, no pun intended.

5. Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists

What's better than a teen drama with a twist of mystery? A spin-off of a teen drama with a twist of mystery, of course! The Perfectionists takes us to Beacon Heights, where nothing is as it seems. A group of college students, the perfectionists, get entangled in a murder mystery. Of course, there's a secret enemy who knows all their dark secrets. Déjà vu, anyone?

4. Shadowhunters

Ever felt like you're different? Well, Clary sure is. On her 18th birthday, she finds out she's a Shadowhunter, a human-angel hybrid who hunts demons. The show has it all – vampires, werewolves, and warlocks. The plot twists and turns more than a contortionist. Love triangles, secret siblings, and, you guessed it, an apocalypse to prevent. It's like Twilight and Harry Potter had a love child. It's cheesy, sure, but sometimes, cheese is just what you need.

3. Star-Crossed

Picture Romeo and Juliet, but instead of the Montagues and Capulets, we have humans and aliens. Yes, aliens. After an alien ship crashes on Earth, a young human girl, Emery, and an alien boy, Roman, form an unlikely bond. Fast-forward ten years, and their love story reignites amidst political tensions. It's like a sci-fi telenovela, melodramatic and far-fetched. But admit it, forbidden love is always a guilty pleasure.

2. Guilt

Grace, an American in London, becomes the prime suspect in her roommate's brutal murder. Tabloids go wild, and the drama escalates. There's a prince involved, a rebellious sister, and, of course, a love triangle. It's like every teen drama trope crammed into a courtroom setting. It's predictable, sure, but like a tabloid headline, you can't help but peek.

1. The Secret Circle

And here we are, the crown jewel of our so-bad-it's-good teen dramas. Cassie, an orphan, moves to a small town and discovers she's a witch. And not just any witch, but part of a secret coven of high schoolers. As you do. Throw in some dark magic, love triangles, and teen angst, and voilà! It's like a magical soap opera that, despite its flaws, casts a spell on you.