Katims reflected on the experience in a conversation with theNew York Post.

Actress Minka Kelly also got her start on the show.

Despite Kelly’s three seasons playing Lyla, she couldn’t be more different from the character.

Minka Kelly smiling

She also made a name for herself as a Hallmark star.

The only thing standing in her way is single dad Jack Peterson.

Along the way, she saves throngs of stranded sea turtles and, of course, finds love.

Minka Kelly and Chad Michael Murray in The Beach House

“Euphoria” highlights the messiness of teen life, a far cry from Hallmark’s family-friendly image.

“You’re not defined by your teenage years in high school,” Kelly said.

“This is the time you’re supposed to mess up.”

Minka Kelly on the red carpet

It seems Kelly is the only commonality between the two worlds.