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10 Reasons 'Glee' Is Still One Of The Most Relevant Teen Dramas To Exist

It may have officially ended in 2014, but the themes and character archetypes are still relevant today.

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10 Reasons 'Glee' Is Still One Of The Most Relevant Teen Dramas To Exist

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From one "Glee" fan to another.

It shows you how high school ISN'T the end of the world.

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While in high school, every little inconvenience seems to end your world; "Glee" shows you how you can progress and grow from these moments.

Amazing character development around every corner.

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Every new season brought a new layer to each character, especially Coach Sylvester, who arguably had the greatest character development of the whole series.

There's a song that everyone will enjoy.

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Of all of the songs sung in its six seasons, there was definitely something for everyone, from Queen to Lady Gaga to "Grease."

The amount of representation in the characters.

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For its time, "Glee"had a rather impressive amount of representation in its cast of characters.

It shows a realistic amount of ups and downs in life.

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From graduations to funerals to weddings to prom, it covered almost all aspects of life.

The whole cast could sing.

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The amount of triple threats (singing, dancing, and acting) on this show was incredible and unmatched at the time.

It exemplifies the idea that when things don't work out, it isn't the end of the world.

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When Kurt doesn't get into the New York Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYADA), he put his dream aside for a semester to pursue a career in fashion.

It created a vast amount of predictable and unexpected ships.

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The most famous ones, in alphabetical order: Brittana (Brittany Pierce and Santana Lopez), Finchel (Finn Hudson and Rachel Berry), Klaine (Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson), Quick (Quinn Fabray and Noah Puckerman), St. Berry (Jesse St. James and Rachel Berry), Tike (Tina Cohen-Chang and Mike Chang), Wemma (Will Schuester and Emma Pillsbury).

It's provides a more realistic version of high school, unlike "High School Musical."

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Real drama, ending friendships, graduation, prom dates, yearbook photos, class presidency... you name it, it was in there.

Its last season gave us the closure we all needed.

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Although the last few seasons were a little rough, the final season gave us lasting closure and a finality to the long-running masterpiece.

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10 Reasons 'Glee' Is Still One Of The Most Relevant Teen Dramas To Exist

It may have officially ended in 2014, but the themes and character archetypes are still relevant today.

It shows you how high school ISN'T the end of the world.

Amazing character development around every corner.

There's a song that everyone will enjoy.

The amount of representation in the characters.

It shows a realistic amount of ups and downs in life.

The whole cast could sing.

It exemplifies the idea that when things don't work out, it isn't the end of the world.

It created a vast amount of predictable and unexpected ships.

It's provides a more realistic version of high school, unlike "High School Musical."

Its last season gave us the closure we all needed.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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