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My So-Called Life
When you're 15 and every feeling is the biggest feeling that's ever existed. My So-Called Life took that seriously in 1994 and still does.
Who it's for
Fifteen-year-old Angela Chase narrates her own life, and her voice-overs give unusually direct access to a teenager's self-consciousness, contradictions and longing to be someone new.
Feelings it meets
What it is
My So-Called Life is an American teen drama created by Winnie Holzman that aired on ABC for a single 19-episode season in 1994–1995. It follows 15-year-old sophomore Angela Chase, who narrates her life at Liberty High School as she shifts friendships toward the outgoing Rayanne and the sensitive Rickie, develops feelings for Jordan Catalano, and navigates an awkward dynamic with her neighbour Brian Krakow.
Where to find it
Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Implied child abuse and an alcohol overdose.
Age: Not verified; aired before the US TV ratings system began (suggested 13+)
Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Self-Reliance”
