Teen Drama Links for January 21, 2025
Just as all TV seasons aren’t created equal, neither are all series lengths.
At 10 seasons, “Beverly Hills, 90210” is the longest-running teen drama. “One Tree Hill” is the second-longest, going for nine seasons. That seems pretty close, right?
Think again.
These two shows aren’t actually close in length at all. In fact, the last season of “One Tree Hill” wasn’t even a full season, consisting of just 13 episodes.
What’s more significant, though, is this: “Beverly Hills, 90210” has nearly 300 episodes to its name across its 10 seasons. “One Tree Hill” has just 187 in its nine seasons. That’s a difference of more than 100 episodes.
Don’t get me wrong — it’s still remarkable there are almost 200 episodes of “One Tree Hill.” There are just over 120 of “Dawson’s Creek” and “Gossip Girl,” 114 of “90210,” and only 92 of “The O.C.” “One Tree Hill,” often on the verge of cancellation, surpassed them all. It’s quite the feat.
But it’s wild to realize that the two longest-running shows among our core teen dramas actually have a tremendous gap between them.
“Beverly Hills, 90210” didn’t just come first and set the blueprint for the genre. It’s the undisputed king — nothing else even comes close.
Los Angeles Wildfires
Here are some updates regarding the fire disaster in Los Angeles as they relate to our teen drama world.
“Eva Longoria Donates $1M of Jeff Bezos Courage and Civility Award to Support L.A. Fire Recovery” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Leighton Meester’s Music Sees Revival After Losing Home in Fires” (Billboard)
“Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma Take in Mandy Moore’s Family amid L.A. Fires: ‘The Kindest Act Any Human Could Do’” (People)
“Tyra Banks Emotionally Reveals She Found Out She Lost Her Home in the L.A. Fires While She Was in Australia” (People)
“Ryan O’Neal’s Son Patrick O’Neal Says There’s ‘Just Ash and Bricks’ Left of His Dad’s House amid L.A. Wildfires” (People)
“Critics Choice Awards Sets New February Date After Being Postponed Due To L.A. Wildfires” (Deadline)
This is the ceremony’s second postponement.
On a much lighter note, I was on yesterday’s edition of the “Non Judging Breakfast Podcast.” The name, of course, is a reference to an iconic “Gossip Girl” scene, but, ironically, we did a lot of judging — specifically, of episode 2.21, “Seder Anything.” It was a fun conversation and I thank Leif and Steve for having me on!
Teen Drama Links for January 21, 2025
Listicle Links
Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“33 Of The Most Emotional, Heart-Wrenching TV Couple Scenes Ever” (BuzzFeed)
“‘He Looks Like Somebody’s Dad’: My 15-Year-Old Daughter Rated Teen Heartthrobs From The ‘80s, ‘90s, And ‘00s, And It’s Just Too Funny” (BuzzFeed)
This is actually pretty amusing.
“James Van Der Beek Reacts to ‘Cute’ Fake Reunion Photo of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Cast” (Us Weekly)
“12 Best Jensen Ackles Movies & TV Shows, Ranked” (Slashfilm)
“7 Famous Faces You Forgot Guest-Starred on ‘The O.C.’ — Do You Remember Seeing Them?” (First for Women)
“Linda Lavin Was the Ultimate Jewish Mother of Stage and Screen” (Keveller)
“Dan Scott Was One Tree Hill’s Most Misunderstood Character — Why He’s Not The Show’s True Villain” (Screen Rant)
Related: The Redemption of Dan Scott (TDW)
“Long Island Mansion Where ‘Gossip Girl’ Filmed Lists for Nearly $8 Million” (Mansion Global)
“Sebastian Stan movies: 10 best films, ranked” (Gold Derby)
“32 Great Movies And TV Shows About Young Romance” (Cinemablend)
“10 Bizarre TV Crossovers We Want After Abbott Elementary & It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” (Screen Rant)
Related: Teen Drama Crossovers (TDW)
“10 Best Movies & TV Shows Starring Actors From The Boys” (Screen Rant)
“The 20 best pilot episodes in TV history” (Yardbarker)
“20 years on: Remembering the celebrity moments that defined 2005” (nine.com.au)
“Today in History: Monday, January 20, 2025” (Programming Insider)
Best of the Rest
Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) “Reflects on Impact of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ & What Made Show So Special.” (TV Insider)
ICYMI: The Many Traumas of Kelly Taylor on “Beverly Hills, 90210” (TDW)
Laura Leighton (Sophie, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Daphne Zuniga (Victoria, One Tree Hill) were on the “Pod Meets World” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)
Jessica Alba (Leanne, Beverly Hills, 90210) confirmed she and husband Cash Warren have split. (Instagram)
Lucy Liu (Courtney, Beverly Hills, 90210) did interviews tied to Presence.
“‘When I sense something is not right, I am going to protect myself’ — Lucy Liu on success, shame and calling out Bill Murray” (The Guardian)
“Why Lucy Liu Believes in Spirits” (The Wall Street Journal)
Kyle Richards (Anna, Beverly Hills, 90210) “Opens Up About Why She Took a Break From Filming ‘RHOBH’: ‘I Said, ‘I Just Can’t Do This.’” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Mary Beth Peil (Grams, Dawson’s Creek) did an interview about appearing in the Off-Broadway play Pen Pals. (Digital Journal)
Alexandra Breckenridge (Kate, Dawson’s Creek) was on the “Broad Ideas” podcast hosted by Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.). (Apple Podcasts)
Related: Podcasts Hosted by Teen Drama Stars (TDW)
The final season of “You,” created by Greg Berlanti (executive producer, Dawson’s Creek) and starring Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl), will premiere on Netflix in April. (TVLine)
In addition to Berlanti, the show is executive-produced by Leslie Morgenstein (executive producer, Gossip Girl).
Anna Fricke (writer, Dawson’s Creek) is executive-producing an untitled drama series for CBS. (Deadline)
Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) discussed “surviving toxic teen fame, being an ‘It girl’ and how she looks back on ‘The OC’ 20 years later.” (inews.co.uk)
Adam Brody (Seth, The O.C.), Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl, Gossip Girl), and Erin Foster (Heather, The O.C.) discussed “Nobody Wants This” for a new Netflix profile. (Netflix)
Foster was nominated for a Writers Guild award for “Nobody Wants This.” (Deadline)
Autumn Reeser (Taylor, The O.C.) was on “The Art of Becoming” podcast. (YouTube)
Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley, One Tree Hill) was on the “Mighty Pursuit Podcast.” (Apple Podcasts)
Jana Kramer (Alex, One Tree Hill) and Nick Zano (PJ, 90210) filmed a holiday movie together called The One. (Instagram)
Kelsey Asbille (Gigi, One Tree Hill) was on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” (YouTube)
Maria Menounos (Jules, One Tree Hill) was on the “Women in the Nude” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)
Gavin DeGraw, who performs the “One Tree Hill” theme song, and Billy Ray Cyrus (Judd, 90210) were among the musical acts for Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities yesterday, drawing “fan backlash” after the lineup was announced. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) was counter-sued by Justin Baldoni and others amidst their It Ends With Us dispute. (TMZ)
Here is the response from Lively’s legal team… (Deadline)
And this happened: “Michelle Trachtenberg slams question about former Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit” (Daily Mail)
Badgley stars in a new campaign for Moncler. (WWD)
Kelly Rutherford (Lily, Gossip Girl) is the face of a new campaign for Caudalie Premier Cru. (Instagram)
Sebastian Stan (Carter, Gossip Girl) was nominated for a BAFTA award for The Apprentice. (Deadline)
Bell and husband Dax Shepard were on “The Severance Podcast.” (Apple Podcasts)
Tavi Gevinson (Kate, Gossip Girl spinoff) did an interview about her internet habits. (Embedded)
Trevor Donovan (Teddy, 90210) will be a special guest at the “Raise the Ruff Casino Night” in Wilmington in March. (Facebook)
I might’ve gone if I wasn’t leaving town that day…
Keke Palmer (Elizabeth, 90210) is doing press for One of Them Days.
“Keke Palmer talks ‘One of Them Days’” (Good Morning America)
“Keke Palmer on Working with SZA in One of Them Days and Male Ugly Crying Faces” (Late Night)
There is an additional clip.
“Keke Palmer’s Greatest Role Is Herself” (The Cut)
“Keke Palmer Reacts to TikTok Trends” (Allure)
“Keke Palmer, SZA, Issa Rae Give Best Life Advice for 2025, Tease ‘One of Them Days 2’” (The Root)
Also: “Keke Palmer Can’t Afford Feelings in ‘Afford It’ Music Video with DivaGurl for One of Them Days” (People)