Troyaferd

What TV Series do you prefer, which one is better

Two defining Teen Series that share quite a few similarities. Discuss.

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Count Dooku

MSCL was set in the year it was made, so many of the then-contemporary elements haven't aged as well (Buffalo Tom?). While F&G was already a period piece when it was produced, so the 80s elements are selectively chosen and used to great effect.

But the obvious difference is that MSCL life was essentially a very earnest drama, and F&G is much more of a comedy with dramatic elements.

Both are great one season wonders, but 20 years later, I would still recommend F&G to watch. The humor holds up, and the themes are still universal.

MSCL is more like TV history homework. But I have to be honest that I am a heterosexual male, so my ability to appreciate MSCL is affected by that.

movieguru

I've only watches a few episodes of Freaks and Geeks and haven't watched the other one at all. MSCL seemed more female oriented while F&G was more ensemble so I would prefer that one if I was going to decide to binge watch between the two of them.

Troyaferd

I agree