Shows Like Forever Summer: Hamptons to Watch Now

Description: A drama series set in a wealthy coastal community, focusing on the lives, romances, and social hierarchies of young adults. It blends coming-of-age themes with glamorous settings and interpersonal conflicts.

Fact: The show popularized the term 'Chrismukkah,' a holiday mashup created by Seth Cohen. It also launched the careers of several young actors, including Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson.

Description: A drama centered around high school basketball, friendships, and rivalries in a small town, with a strong emphasis on emotional storytelling and character development.

Fact: The show's theme song, 'I Don't Want to Be,' by Gavin DeGraw, became a hit because of the series. It continued for nine seasons, far outlasting its initial high school setting.

Description: Centers around privileged teenagers in Manhattan's Upper East Side, featuring lavish lifestyles, intense rivalries, and scandalous secrets. The show explores themes of wealth, love, and betrayal.

Fact: The iconic voice of Gossip Girl was provided by Kristen Bell, who remained uncredited until the series finale. The show was based on a book series of the same name.

Description: A reboot of the classic '90s series, following wealthy teenagers in Beverly Hills as they navigate love, family issues, and social status. The show mixes glamour with teen drama.

Fact: The original 'Beverly Hills, 90210' cast members made guest appearances in the reboot. The show was initially met with mixed reviews but gained a loyal fanbase.

Description: A coming-of-age story set during summer vacations at a beach house, focusing on young love, family dynamics, and personal growth. The narrative is driven by nostalgia and seasonal romance.

Fact: The series is based on a book trilogy by Jenny Han, who also wrote 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before.' It features an original soundtrack with songs by Taylor Swift.

Description: A reality series documenting the lives of young adults in Los Angeles, blending scripted and unscripted elements to create a dramatic narrative about love, careers, and friendships.

Fact: The show was a spin-off of 'Laguna Beach' and launched Lauren Conrad into fame. Many scenes were later revealed to be staged or reshot for dramatic effect.

Description: Follows the lives of three young women working at a fashion magazine in New York City, blending career ambitions with personal growth and romantic entanglements. The show emphasizes female friendships and empowerment.

Fact: The series was inspired by the life of Joanna Coles, former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan. Many storylines were based on real-life events from the magazine industry.

Description: A reality series following affluent high school students in Laguna Beach, California, capturing their romantic entanglements, friendships, and conflicts in a sun-soaked setting.

Fact: The show was one of the first reality series to use a cinematic style, influencing later shows like 'The Hills.' It was initially marketed as a 'real-life' version of 'The O.C.'

Description: A lighthearted drama about a New York doctor adjusting to life in a small Southern town, featuring quirky characters, romantic tensions, and a charming, close-knit community vibe.

Fact: The show was filmed in the same location as 'The O.C.' (Warner Bros. Ranch in Burbank, California). It was originally conceived as a spin-off of 'Gilmore Girls.'

Description: A dramatic series set in the Hamptons, revolving around a young woman seeking vengeance against those who wronged her family. It combines high-stakes drama with luxurious settings and intricate plotting.

Fact: The show was inspired by Alexandre Dumas' classic novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' It was initially titled 'Hamptons' during early development.