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Heartbreak High ★★★★

After glowing reviews when this reboot of the ’90s series first dropped, the second season didn’t garner the same level of praise from critics. But audiences clearly still loved it. The series has been a massive global success for Netflix, reaching its top 10 shows in more than 40 countries, ranking in the top most-watched English-language shows worldwide, and winning a slew of awards. And, importantly for its target audience, it had huge engagement on TikTok. The trailer for this third and final season was even first released there.

School’s out: Heartbreak High’s core gang. Netflix

After breaking new ground for diversity and representation in its first season, the second instalment stepped up the comedy, even as it touched on heavier issues.…