There are a few television shows that try to convey a heartwarming feeling and produce a program the entire family can enjoy together. Most programs aim to attract the younger audience more than any other age group in America. Teens watch an average of 2-4 hours of television every day, probably more than other age groups. So what type of show attracts teenagers today? It seems to be anything that will keep them talking in the morning.

Junior Josh Matson is drawn to the popular show Lost because of the many mysterious and suspenseful events that happen on the island. He, like many others who watch the show, believes he is addicted. “I watch it every Wednesday and, if I miss it, I cry,” he said. He takes part in discussions the next morning with his friends and plans to watch until it ends.

While some students enjoy solving the unknown in Lost, others like watching shows that relate more to their everyday lives. High school is a major part of our lives, so some would wonder why students would want to go home and watch a show about a place they just left. But television high school has one factor that our high school doesn’t: all the drama you could want and hope for, with events that make life a little more interesting for the stars they see on the television screen.

The O.C. is high school life with a huge twist. Aside from the actors being much older than the characters they portray, the students experience more drama in one day than many students experience in a month. Junior Lizy Resenic watches The O.C. every Thursday night because “there’s always something happening.” Senior Tera Katsolis also watches the popular show. “There wouldn’t be a show if there wasn’t drama. That is all that happens!” she said.

Another popular high school drama show is One Tree Hill, which is about high school and life in general. “There’s a lot of drama in it,” said junior Rachel Blistan. Similar to The O.C., One Tree Hill deals with step-brothers trying to get along while juggling the demands of high school life. This show also has its own discussion groups on Thursday morning. Rachel takes part because “all of my friends watch it.”

Students will always be addicted to television and all of the trials and traumas of popular shows. But is there too much drama on television? “There’s enough drama in our own lives,” said senior Molly Bridger. While some students agree there is, others will continue to watch passengers being kidnapped by “the others,” groups fighting over girls, and someone getting drunk and doing something he/she will most likely regret in the morning.

Whether it’s high school drama or being stranded on an island for 48 days, primetime television shows are very popular for many LV students. Interested in these shows? There are plenty of discussions you can join the morning after the show. You just have to find the right one.