You just need the right showrunner and a supportive network. Hard to come by, apparently.

Pretty sure these are mythical creatures :) You're right, though, it can be done, it just isn't. (Though I do believe there are some censorship laws regarding drugs on tv that make weed a no-no?)

A teenage show on HBO or Showtime is something I've always wanted and would be AMAZING. Write a pilot, Jen!