grown-ish

Created by Mindy Kaling, this series explores the complex life of an Indian-American high school girl balanced between her desires and cultural expectations. While skewing to a slightly younger audience, its fresh humor and honest storytelling echo the spirit of grown-ish.

Revolved around the lives of three millennial women working at a fashion magazine in New York City, The Bold Type offers a blend of friendship, romance, and career-oriented struggles akin to the themes in grown-ish. The show's progressive narratives will resonate with the same audience.

With its focus on the black experience, personal growth, and friendship dynamics, Insecure offers a more mature but equally witty and relatable perspective on life's challenges, much like grown-ish does for its younger college-aged characters.

This satirical series explores the nuances of race, social injustice, and campus culture, all of which are presented through a sharp and witty lens. Fans of grown-ish's college backdrop and sociopolitical commentary will find Dear White People engaging and thought-provoking.

This heartfelt comedy-drama focuses on a young man who becomes the guardian of his teenage half-sisters, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. While it delves into coming-of-age themes differently from grown-ish, it offers a poignant, often hilarious take on responsibility and personal growth.

A sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, Boomerang takes a modern twist by following the children of the movie's original characters. Like grown-ish, Boomerang delves into young adult themes while offering an authentic look at black culture and entrepreneurial spirit.