I had high expectations. I like the so-called teen drama, series that show the life and problems of teenagers. I also like the older recording format, that atmosphere. That's why I thought that , "Heartbreak High", a series from the 90s, would be a hit. Unfortunately, I am disappointed. The series has 210 rather long episodes. Gee, the problems affecting teenagers are plentiful - from drugs, anorexia to teenage pregnancy. The series may touch on some of them, but they are either treated in a low-key manner or diluted. There are a lot of duplicated plots, with characters bickering, romancing, or participating in school competitions for most episodes. One gets the impression that we are watching the same thing we watched a few episodes ago, only with a different protagonist. Some plots last for several episodes, although they don't add anything. Many dialogues of almost-adult teenagers are infantile, the reasons for their quarrels nonsensical. Some are hard to bear - such as the promiscuous Nikki, who thinks she's always right and allowed everything, or Anita, who whatever she says sounds like she's laughing and squealing at the same time. Besides, this is far-fetched as I cannot imagine that teens can be so spoiled. The episodes are either bearable or boring. The show should be shorter to be better. Rather not recommended. The real problems of teenagers are brilliantly shown in my favorite , "Degrassi" or " The O. C".
Review of Heartbreak High
