Motorheads fans – it's sadly time to switch off the engine. Yes, Netflix has officially cancelled the teen-fuelled drama, cutting its run shorter than anyone expected.
For a series that mixed adrenaline, friendship, and the thrill of chasing dreams, the ending feels abrupt — and for many, leaves a hole in our watch list that’s hard to fill. But while the roar of engines might have quietened, our appetite for high-stakes storytelling, tangled relationships, and sun-soaked adventure hasn’t gone anywhere. And luckily, there’s no shortage of series ready to pick up the pace.
From coastal mysteries and small-town rivalries to love stories, survival sagas and sports dramas that hit just as hard off the field, these picks will keep your screen buzzing. Think of them as your next binge-worthy rides — shows that capture the same energy, even if the setting looks a little different.
1. Outer Banks
Where to watch: Netflix
Outer Banks follows John B and his crew of Pogues – Sarah, JJ, Kiara, and Pope – as they chase down a legendary treasure linked to his missing father. Their hunt pulls them into dangerous clashes with ruthless rivals and the wealthy Kooks, testing their loyalty, courage, and fragile romances at every turn. Set against the sun-soaked North Carolina coast, the show blends high-octane adventure with the messy, unbreakable bonds of chosen family.
2. All American
Where to watch: Stan
All American follows Spencer James, a talented wide receiver from South Crenshaw, whose life changes when he’s recruited to play football at an elite Beverly Hills high school. As he balances two worlds – his community back home and the privilege of Beverly Hills – he grapples with questions of identity, loyalty, and belonging.
3. Cobra Kai
Where to watch: Netflix
Picking up decades after The Karate Kid, reigniting the rivalry between Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso while introducing a new generation of fighters caught in their feud. As students choose sides and dojos clash, friendships fracture, romances spark, and the lines between right and wrong blur. With each season, the battles grow more intense – both in the dojo and in the characters’ personal lives.
4. Friday Night Lights
Where to watch: BINGE and Foxtel Now
Set in a small Texas town, Friday Night Lights was an iconic show for a reason. Capturing how high school football shapes not only the Dillon Panthers but the entire community around them, at its heart are Coach Eric Taylor, his wife Tami, and a team of players whose struggles with family, love, race, and class are just as gripping as the games themselves.
5. Surviving Summer
Where to watch: Netflix
Surviving Summer follows New York teen Summer Torres, who gets sent to Australia after one too many rebellious stunts and suddenly finds herself dropped into a tight-knit surf community. At first she clashes with the locals, but soon the friendships, rivalries, and love interests pull her into a whirlwind of drama both on and off the waves.
6. The Society
Where to watch: Netflix
In The Society, a group of teens return from a school trip to discover that all the adults in their town have mysteriously vanished and that they’re completely cut off from the outside world. At first the new freedom feels intoxicating, but things quickly turn dangerous as food shortages, power struggles, and even murder force them to establish their own rules. With Allie unexpectedly stepping up as a leader, betrayals simmering beneath the surface, and the mystery of what really happened to their town looming, every choice feels like a matter of survival.
7. The Summer I Turned Pretty
Where to watch: Netflix
Every summer is special, but for Belly Conklin, this one changes everything. At Cousins Beach, she suddenly finds herself caught between brothers Conrad and Jeremiah, navigating first love, jealousy, and the heartbreak that comes with growing up. Between late-night bonfires, family drama, and secrets that could shatter their world – it's perfect for those chasing a new story about adolescent love triangles.
8. Dive Club
Where to watch: Netflix
Kicking off in the small coastal town of Cape Mercy, a tight-knit group of teen divers are shaken when their friend Lauren suddenly goes missing after a storm. As Maddie, Anna, Stevie, and the newcomer Izzie team up to search for clues, they uncover secrets about their town, tangled family histories, and a bigger mystery lurking beneath the surface. With plenty of seaside adventure, shifting friendships, and just the right dose of danger, the show blends small-town drama with a sun-soaked mystery that keeps you hooked.
9. On My Block
Where to watch: Netflix
High school isn’t easy for Monse, Cesar, Jamal, and Ruby, especially when everyday teenage problems collide with gang violence, family drama, and the search for identity. What starts as a story about surviving freshman year quickly turns into a wild mix of danger, romance, and even a treasure hunt tied to neighbourhood legends.
10. Panic
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
In the small Texas town of Carp, graduating seniors face a dangerous tradition: a secret game called Panic, where each challenge is riskier than the last and the prize is enough money to escape. Heather never planned to compete, but when circumstances push her into the contest, she’s forced to confront her fears alongside friends and rivals who are just as desperate for a way out. As secrets unravel and the stakes climb higher, the line between thrill and survival blurs in a game where not everyone will make it to the end.
11. MaveriX
Where to watch: Netflix
MaveriX follows six young riders brought together at a junior motocross academy in Australia’s Red Centre, each with something to prove. Between fierce rivalries, new friendships, and the pressure to qualify for the national championships, the team has to push past crashes, setbacks, and their own doubts. With every race testing their skill and spirit, the series shows that finding your place is just as important as crossing the finish line first.
