The Rise of Jenny Han: Creating Teen Romance That Dominates Streaming
Jenny Han didn’t just write the kind of books that make teenagers swoon. She built an entertainment empire out of them. According to a recent Variety article, at just 24 years old, she made a bold choice: insisting her author photo go on the back flap of her debut novel. This wasn’t ego; it was representation. She wanted young girls to see that becoming an author was possible.
Eleven books, three movies, and two TV series later, Han isn’t just an author anymore. She’s a producer, showrunner, and head of her own production company, Jenny Kissed Me Productions.
Han’s Secret to Success: Capturing First Love Perfectly
Han has mastered the art of capturing:
- The rush of first love
- The gut-punch of heartbreak
- The awkward middle ground in between
Her track record speaks volumes: Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before became one of its most-watched original films, while Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty shot straight to #1 when season one premiered.
The Taylor Swift Connection: Strategic Soundtrack Curation
Han curates her soundtracks with Swiftie-level precision. Dropping nine Taylor Swift songs into Summer season two wasn’t just about creating the perfect vibe—it was marketing genius. Another series taking a page from Jenny Han’s Swiftie playbook? The Buccaneers (learn more about The Buccaneers here).
Watching Jenny Han Adaptations on VidAngel: Keep the Romance, Skip the Awkward
If you’re watching Han’s adaptations on VidAngel, you can preserve all the butterflies of first love while skipping Hollywood’s “we did NOT need that scene” moments. Because nothing ruins a heartfelt Taylor Swift bridge like having to cover your kid’s eyes mid-episode.
Jenny Han’s Complete Book-to-Screen Catalog (With VidAngel Filter Stats)
Movies on Netflix
To All the Boys Trilogy:
- To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
- 40 counts of profanity
- 16 counts of blasphemy
- To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
- 11 counts of profanity
- 11 counts of blasphemy
- To All the Boys: Always and Forever
- 5 counts of profanity
- 15 counts of blasphemy
TV Shows
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Prime Video):
- Season 1: 179 profanity • 99 blasphemy • 40 f-words • 4 implied sex scenes • 2 nudity
- Season 2: 273 profanity • 91 blasphemy • 77 f-words • 1 implied sex scene • 1 nudity
- Season 3: 276 profanity • 102 blasphemy • 60 f-words • 1 sex scene • 10 implied sex scenes • 4 nudity
XO, Kitty (Netflix):
- Season 1: 54 profanity • 52 blasphemy
- Season 2: 53 profanity • 37 blasphemy
Why VidAngel + Jenny Han = Perfect Family Viewing
Jenny Han delivers the beach romances, love triangles, and coming-of-age dramas that make fans binge entire seasons overnight. VidAngel ensures you can enjoy all the emotional highs without the content concerns.
The Bottom Line
Swooning over Conrad Fisher or Peter Kavinsky? Totally fine.
Explaining an implied sex scene to your 14-year-old during family movie night? We’ll pass.
VidAngel lets you keep Jenny Han’s storytelling magic while maintaining your comfort level. Whether you’re watching with teenagers, grandparents, or just prefer cleaner content yourself.
Ready to experience Jenny Han’s romantic universe without the awkward moments? Try VidAngel’s filtering service and discover how her beloved characters translate to screen. Your way.
