What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDRUCK
Julie Andem · Series · 2018
If you loved DRUCK, start with SKAM (Julie Andem, 2015) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to DRUCK across media.
What hooked you in DRUCK was the way it captures the raw, unfiltered intensity of navigating identity and friendship during adolescence.
Start with the source
The source
SKAM
Julie Andem · Series · 2015
Adaptation
SKAM Italia
Ludovico Bessegato · Series · 2018
Adaptation
SKAM France
Julie Andem · Series · 2018
Books on the same thread
MY FRIENDS
Fredrik Backman · Book
Explores: nostalgia, artistic legacy, intergenerational secrets.
Much like the shifting perspectives in DRUCK, this novel explores the fragile connections of youth and the lasting impact of the secrets we keep as we grow older.
Anne Frank's Diary
Anne Frank · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with DRUCK: Identity.
If you valued the intimate, confessional nature of the characters in DRUCK, you will find a similar depth of personal truth within these historic pages of self-discovery.
Looking for Alaska
John Green · Book · 2014
Shares 3 threads with DRUCK: First Love, Identity, Friendship.
This story mirrors the existential yearning found in DRUCK, focusing on how young people navigate the weight of their own lives while searching for a meaningful future.
Ghost World
Daniel Clowes · Book · 2001
Shares a thread with DRUCK: Teenage angst.
Fans of the complex social dynamics in DRUCK will recognize the painful, realistic shift from childhood friendship to the complicated reality of growing apart during teenage years.
Films on the same thread
System Crasher
Nora Fingscheidt · Film · 2019
Explores: Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, Systemic Failure.
While darker in tone than DRUCK, this film examines the same desperate search for belonging and identity that drives teenagers when they feel abandoned by the systems around them.
Moonlight
Barry Jenkins · Film · 2016
Shares 2 threads with DRUCK: identity, first love.
Like DRUCK, this film excels at documenting the tender, painful evolution of identity, capturing the specific struggles of self-discovery across different chapters of a young person's life.
Elephant
Film · 2003
Explores: High school alienation, Youth violence, Fatalism.
This film provides a stark, observational look at the daily routines and alienation of high school students, echoing the realistic slice-of-life approach utilized throughout every season of DRUCK.
Eighth Grade
Bo Burnham · Film · 2018
Explores: Adolescent Anxiety, Social Awkwardness, Self-Discovery.
If you appreciated how DRUCK grounds its drama in the anxieties of modern youth, you will relate to this honest portrayal of navigating social pressure and awkwardness today.
Podcasts on the same thread
laserluca
Podcast
Shares a thread with DRUCK: slice of life.
Those who enjoyed the authentic, personal vlog style of DRUCK will appreciate this podcast for its casual, intimate anecdotes that mirror the slice-of-life feel of the series.
Feuer & Brot
Podcast
Shares a thread with DRUCK: Friendship.
This podcast captures the same spirit of honest, evolving discourse about social issues and friendship that made the character interactions in DRUCK feel so vital and contemporary.
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Common questions
Is DRUCK based on an existing series?
Yes, DRUCK is part of a franchise based on the Norwegian series SKAM, which premiered in 2015. Like the original, DRUCK follows the lives of teenagers dealing with friendship, love, and identity, but it is set in Berlin and features its own unique cast of characters.
Should I watch SKAM or DRUCK first?
You can watch them in any order because they are separate adaptations of the same concept. While SKAM is the original 2015 series, DRUCK provides a distinct perspective on the teenage experience in Berlin. Both series follow a structure where each season centers on a new character.
Are there other versions of DRUCK I can watch?
If you enjoy the format of DRUCK, you can watch other official adaptations of the original SKAM series. These include SKAM Italia and SKAM France, both of which premiered in 2018. Each version keeps the focus on teen life and the search for identity within its specific cultural setting.
How does the structure of DRUCK compare to SKAM France?
Both DRUCK and SKAM France follow the same narrative structure established by the original SKAM series. In each show, the story is divided into seasons, with every season centering on a new character to explore different aspects of teen life, friendship, and the search for personal identity.