PopularTV-show · 1999
If you're obsessed with 90s high school vibes and the ultimate frenemy stepsister dynamic, 'Popular' needs to be on your radar. It's giving all the social hierarchy drama, iconic fashion, and identity crises you could ever want. Plus, hello Christopher Gorham as Harrison John? We were absolutely not okay after watching him navigate that whole mess. This show delivers early Ryan Murphy chaos mixed with peak Y2K teen angst.
Popular centers on two high school students, Brooke McQueen and Sam McPherson, who are polar opposites in every way. Brooke is the school's most popular cheerleader, while Sam is an independent, aspiring journalist. Their worlds are irrevocably linked when their single parents meet, fall in love, and get engaged, forcing them to become stepsisters. The series explores their clashing social circles, personal values, and the universal challenges of navigating high school while trying to build an unexpected family bond.
