Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Set in early-1990s New York during the crack cocaine epidemic, Wu-Tang: An American Saga dramatizes the formation of the Wu-Tang Clan. The series follows Bobby Diggs, later known as RZA, as music offers an alternative to crime.
My Mad Fat Diary
Set in mid-1990s Lincolnshire, My Mad Fat Diary follows music-obsessed teenager Rae Earl as she attempts to rebuild her life and friendships. Its period soundtrack and painfully honest approach to adolescence give the comedy-drama lasting appeal.
Everything [Stinks]!
Everything [Stinks]! takes place at an Oregon high school in 1996, following students in the A/V and drama clubs. The short-lived comedy-drama uses camcorders, VHS tapes, and teenage awkwardness to recreate a distinctly mid-1990s atmosphere.
Fresh Off the Boat
Fresh Off the Boat begins in 1995 and follows the Huang family after moving from Washington, D.C., to suburban Orlando. The sitcom combines family comedy with 1990s American culture and Eddie Huang’s obsession with hip-hop.
Cruel Summer
The first season of Cruel Summer moves between 1993, 1994, and 1995 as two Texas teenagers become connected to a kidnapping mystery. Its shifting perspectives make the 1990s setting essential to its unfolding story.
High School
Inspired by Tegan and Sara Quin’s memoir, High School follows the future musicians during their teenage years in the 1990s. The coming-of-age drama focuses on identity, family, sexuality, and the sisters’ developing relationship with music.
