Netflix fans go wild for teen drama dubbed 'the Australian Sex Education' and 'better than Euphoria' as 'captivating' new season drops

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Netflix fans have been enthusing about a teen drama branded the 'Australian Sex Education' and 'better than Euphoria'.

Heartbreak High first hit screens in 1994, running for seven series until ending in 1999.

In 2022, a reboot launched on Netflix - following the students and teachers at Hartley High in Sydney.

The show explores racial tensions in Australia, as well as teen romance and angst for the younger characters. 

Meanwhile, the third and final series dropped on March 25, with viewers already raving about it.

The ensemble cast includes Ayesha Madon, Thomas Weatherall, Bryn Chapman Parish, Asher Yasbincek, James Majoos, Chloe Hayden and Will McDonald. 

Netflix launched their reboot of Heartbreak High in 2022 - with the final series hitting screens this week

The premise explores racial tensions in Australia, as well as teen romance and angst for the younger characters

Netflix teased of the final episodes: 'For Hartley High’s graduating class, it’s goodbye school, hello adulthood! 

'Yet when a revenge prank goes horribly wrong, Amerie and her friends must cover up their secret or risk losing everything.'

According to Metro, viewers have described Heartbreak High as 'captivating' as some declared it 'better than' Euphoria or Sex Education.

One wrote on X: 'Finished season 3 of heartbreak high im gonna miss it. 

'I think I preferred the other seasons more but it was a pretty good last season. We need more shows like heartbreak high im gonna miss being able to understand the niche Aussie references.'

Another added: 'I just finished Heartbreak High, don’t talk to me for at least a month #heartbreakhigh.'

A third said: 'so, i just finished #HeartbreakHigh and omg it really is the end of an era. best show everrr.'

A fourth remarked: 'Okayyyyy now that i’ve finished season 3 it’s time to rewatch ss1 ep1 all over againnn #heartbreakhigh.'

While a fifth commented: 'Binged #HeartbreakHigh I'm really satisfied with the ending.'

Elsewhere, Netflix viewers showered praise on an award-winning sci-fi series branding it as the 'best show ever' - while raving over its casting and themes.

Created by Jonathan Nolan, Person Of Interest first hit screens in 2011 and lasted five seasons up to 2016.

The original Heartbreak High ran from 1994 to 1999 - and was also set at a multicultural Sydney high school

The premise features reclusive billionaire computer genius Harold Finch (Michael Emerson), who created The Machine, a powerful program for the US government.

This can predict terrorist acts by collecting widespread information - and identify those responsible for planning these.

Meanwhile, Finch recruits former special forces soldier and CIA operative John Reese (Jim Caviezel), as a field agent to stop every day murders.

Taking to Rotten Tomatoes, viewers enthused over the series and encouraged others to watch.

One wrote: 'Great characters: Finch is top-notch great and Michael Emerson absolutely pulls off each scene with excellence.

'John Reese - Jim Caviezel is flawless and awesome. Fusco - Kevin Chapman balances the show and is also a great actor!'

Another agreed: 'Person of Interest is the best show ever.'

A third said: 'This is a superb show and binge-worthy.

'We had not seen it when it was originally released but only recently caught up with the series via Amazon Prime.

'We find the idea very compelling and the plotting excellent, not to mention the actors who are perfectly cast.

'It keeps you wanting to know more- from the big-picture stories that move the series forward to each episode where the characters work to help save doomed souls. We need more of these types of series.'

While a fourth penned: 'Absolutely thrilling show that showcases the incredible impact of AI on everyone!'