Film companies often produce films in which the protagonists challenge society with their rebellious behavior. For example, in the TV series "The Dregs," a group of guys are caught in a severe thunderstorm. A lightning strike awakens unusual possibilities in them. But not all of them are ready to use it for good. This collection includes TV shows similar to Trash (2009-2013). Recall that they are included in the list of the best with a description of the similarity for adolescence - the characters in film stories are not yet 18 years old.
Skins 2007-2013
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.0, IMDb - 8.2
The main characters of the highly rated comedy television series Skins, as well as the characters of The Dregs, are teenagers aged 16 to 18. In their life, this is the period of formation of personality and character. And they do not hesitate to do whatever they find interesting for themselves. Sex, alcohol and drugs are the only things that interest them at this age. They do not want to abide by social norms, violating them in every possible way.
Shameless (2011-2020)
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.6, IMDb - 8.6
Another series, quite popular with viewers, which is similar to "Dregs", tells about an unusual family of Gallaghers. This is a remake of the British TV series of the same name. And although the head of the family is not 16 years old, like the teenagers from "Waste", he also often shows his rebellious character, while actively using alcohol and drugs. His six children learn about life on their own, just like their father constantly gets into ridiculous situations.
Shameless (2004-2013)
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.1, IMDb - 8.0
British TV story about an eccentric family, consisting of a rebel dad and his six minor children. With a TV series similar to "Dregs" (2009-2013), the picture is united by the film adaptation of the life of adolescents in transitional age. The list of the best with a description of the similarity of the film is included for showing the emerging characters of the younger generation without embellishment and censorship. Their worldview is influenced by drugs, alcohol and promiscuity.
Sex Education 2019-2020
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.1, IMDb - 8.3
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In a series with a rating above 7, the main character lives with his mother, who works as a sexologist. Despite his extensive knowledge of sex, he still does not exist in the life of a 16-year-old teenager. In order to overcome an inferiority complex in himself like "Waste", the guy, like the heroes of the TV series "Waste", decides to challenge social foundations and moral values. Together with a classmate, he opens a sex education school in the school toilet.
The End of the F *** ing World 2017-2019
- Genre: Thriller, Drama
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.8, IMDb - 8.1
Choosing which series are similar to "Dregs", one cannot ignore this film history. The main character is 17-year-old James, a real psychopath who is ready to kill a person. He meets Alice - the same rebel as himself. They find a common language with each other, but they cannot get along with classmates and teachers. Just like the characters in The Dregs, teenagers quarrel and challenge morals. And then they decide to escape from school to find Alice's father.
Heroes 2006-2010
- Genre: science fiction, fantasy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.8, IMDb - 7.5
This series is similar to "The Dregs" (2009-2013) in the fact that the characters also by chance acquired incredible abilities. In the list of the best with a description of the similarity, the film history is included for the search for the use of abilities for good purposes. Each of the heroes will have to go their own way of understanding good and evil. And soon they will need to unite to save the world from a global catastrophe.