New Series: The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Not Just Another Teen Drama
Basic cable’s ABC Family has really been knocking them out of the park lately when it comes to interesting crowd pleasers aimed primarily at young adults. Although it had produced original series before, I first took notice of the network when it presented the intriguing productions Fallen and Kyle XY. Coming up next for those who favor angst-filled drama is The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
The new show, which premieres July 1 at 8pm EST, is from Brenda Hampton, the same person responsible for the long-running WB/CW staple 7th Heaven. In addition to veteran talent like Molly Ringwald (Pretty in Pink), Josie Bissett (Melrose Place), and John Schneider (Smallville), Hampton’s latest series stars 17-year-old Shailene Woodley as 15-year-old principal character Amy Juergens.
When the story opens at the end of summer, the smart and well-adjusted teenager learns she’s pregnant following a onetime fling with a fellow band member, a harsh and unexpected outcome worsened by the daddy-to-be’s deserved reputation at school as a player. Fortunately, Amy has friends and family to lean on … and make the situation more complicated when they’re not dealing with their own personal problems.
Take a look at the trailer below to see if the Juno-esque drama is your cup of tea, and then tune in tomorrow night for the big premiere.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager will air Tuesdays on ABC Family at 8pm EST
Shailene Woodley/The Secret Life of the American Teenager photo courtesy of ABC Family
i really like it when ricky almost crys befor the baby is born its so sad you rock ricky i love it when i see amy hold the baby your so cute together