Drama

The LXD combines the appeal of the X-Men with dance flicks to create a dramatic webseries unlike any we've seen before. Its first season worked to establish the characters that will form the LXD, while the next will see the crew take on other troupes in the ultimate dance offs. It's expected to hit the web this fall, so it's worth catching up on the start in the meantime.

We saw the webseries take on the popular Choose Your Own adventure concept in The Mimi & Flo Show. Now we see it reinterpreted in a new way in Spade. Rather than give us the multiple paths of The Mimi & Flo Show, Spade encourages us to vote on what happens next. It's a bit disappointing if you're in the minority, but gratifying when your views control the action.

As Denis Leary's critically acclaimed drama series Rescue Me nears its final series, there's no better time to check it out. This gritty series focusing on the lives of firefighters in post 9/11 New York isn’t for the faint hearted, but its strong performances and writing have seen it last for more than six seasons. This channel contains full episodes and video extras for all the Rescue Me fans.

Teen drama series are a dime a dozen, but few are informed by real teens themselves. Miss Behave sets itself apart by employing teenagers in creative roles, from the acting to the production. This gives the webseries an honesty and gritty realism often lacking in other programs of this ilk.

Branded series are excellent promotional vehicles for the companies they represent, but they rarely gain enough traction to warrant a second outing. So Haute and Bothered, sponsored by LG Mobile, is a bit of an anomaly. This teen drama series set in a fashion school is fun and frothy, which is just why folks keep on tuning in.

Goon is a series shrouded in mystery. Several episodes in we know little about the cast, or the way the thrilling drama will unravel. What we do know is that this is gripping and gritty viewing. You’ll need a strong stomach to withstand the grisly scenes of violence and torture, but if you can stand it this is a skillfully made webseries.

Long-running dramatic documentary series The Suburbs shows teenagers as they really are, without the stereotypical characters or clever scripts of so many teen dramas. Since 2008 the series has profiled teens living in the suburbs of New York. It lets their lives play our without scripts or censors. Careful editing and compelling characters keep the action moving.

There's always been a kind of comedy about earnest teen dramas like Beverly Hills 90210 and Dawson's Creek. Satirical webseries The Monica 90404exploits this humor, while still delivering storylines which get to the heart of the teenage experience. The stereotypical characters may frustrate some, but they're perfect for this kind of comedy.

Webseries Animus Cross is so compelling because it's like nothing else online, or on television for that matter. There's a dash of western, a few parts thriller, and even historical drama thrown in the mix. And best of all, there's not a hint of college humor or scantily clad women to be seen. If you're looking for something truly unique online, this could be it.

Parenthood is like the sweet natured sister of Modern Family, a family-centered comedy drama series which takes a gentle hand rather than dispending quick witticisms. It didn’t grab me as quickly, but there’s something compelling about these well-drawn characters and their situations and relationships that keeps you tuning in.