Love Veronica Mars? Here Are 7 Similar TV Shows You Can Stream on Netflix or Hulu

Like Veronica Mars, teen soap The O.C. takes place in an affluent California town, and comes complete with tortured rich girls and surfer bros who love to punch people (hence the famous line "Welcome to the O.C., bitch!") and a secret scandal lurking at every turn. Seth and Ryan are outcasts like Veronica, and Seth's quippy one-liners mirror Veronica's best jabs.

Watch The O.C. on Hulu now.

These characters may be a little less realistic, but the lives of the Gossip Girl characters are infinitely more exciting than yours were in high school — just like Veronica's life is full of mystery, rich boyfriends, and whatnot. This show may have worn out its welcome a little by the end, but the first season is so good, it's worth it to least watch that one.

Watch Gossip Girl on Netflix now.

Not only does Friday Night Lights have characters that are as relatable as Veronica Mars's, it also has those strong family themes. Veronica's relationship with her father is one of our favorite things about the show, and if it's one of yours too, the emotional FNL is the right pick.

Watch Friday Night Lights on Hulu now.

Let's be honest: the best part of Veronica Mars is the tortured romance between Veronica and Logan (and their multiple love triangles). Dawson's Creek mastered tortured teen romance first, way back in the '90s — and they have an epic love triangle that you can get invested in while wearing your Team Logan T-shirt.

Watch Dawson's Creek on Hulu now.

If the mysteries of Veronica Mars were what kept you going, it's time you gave Pretty Little Liars a shot. These girls know mystery, stalkers, people trying to kill them, and friends showing up dead — if only they had a Veronica to help them figure out who A is, they may not be in that mess anymore.

Watch Pretty Little Liars on Netflix now.

This miniseries is the most grown-up offering on this list, but it has a lot in common with Veronica Mars. The main character is a strong female detective who's dedicated to solving a crime in her small town, where she's also still dealing with a heinous crime committed against her in her teen years. Yes, Elisabeth Moss's character is basically Veronica grown up. And living in New Zealand.

Watch Top of the Lake on Hulu now.

She may have a little more style than Veronica (sorry, Veronica's many leather jackets), but young Carrie Bradshaw has a lot in common with Veronica. She's not just spunky and blonde (though she is those things, too), Carrie's smart, clever, and has a great heart — and the best, jealousy-inducing boy drama. Just like Ms. Mars.

Watch The Carrie Diaries on Netflix now.