'One Tree Hill': Where to Watch the Hit 2000s Teen Drama

Published 08/17/2026, 12:11 AM EDT

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Streaming platforms, from Netflix to Hulu, are rolling out teen drama series. The Summer I Turned Pretty had everyone talking, including viewers who have long since aged out of its target demographic, while Euphoria has sparked plenty of trends that will be dissected for years to come. But even amid these new teen dramas, the original classics have not been forgotten.

One such show is One Tree Hill. The much-beloved series about two half-brothers and their intriguing lives in the fictional North Carolina coastal town of Tree Hill is still talked about today. So, for those looking for a nostalgic binge-watch or wanting to revisit the teen drama, One Tree Hill can be easily streamed online to get lost in it all over again.

Streaming home for One Tree Hill

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One Tree Hill ran for nine seasons, and all episodes are available to stream on Hulu. And subscribers can access the series with Hulu’s $11.99 plan. The series is also available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video.

The series initially premiered in 2003 on The WB before moving to The CW after its third season. It followed the half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina, and their rivalry after Lucas joined the basketball team, where Nathan is the captain. The friendship, rivalry, drama, and tension kept viewers hooked, and the series enjoyed a successful run until 2012.

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Chad Michael Murray played Lucas, while James Lafferty portrayed Nathan Scott. Other crucial characters included Peyton Sawyer, played by Hilarie Burton, Haley James Scott (Bethany Joy Lenz), and Dan Scott (Paul Johansson). The series remains one of the most popular and longest-running teen dramas of its era.

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While One Tree Hill has not received a traditional spinoff, there has been plenty of discussion about its future, with a potential sequel garnering traction among fans.

Is there a sequel for One Tree Hill?

As per Variety, a One Tree Hill sequel is in development at Netflix, which is home to several hit teen dramas. It was announced in August 2024. Original cast members Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton, and Daneel Ackles are expected to return as executive producers. Becky Hartman Edwards, who is set to write the series, will also serve as an executive producer. 

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Both Bush and Burton are also in talks to reprise their roles. Although the announcement has garnered plenty of excitement among fans, there has been no confirmed update on the sequel yet. Netflix and Warner Bros. Television have refused to comment on its status. With the sequel still hanging up in the air, there may be no better time to revisit the original One Tree Hill.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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