(Virginia Sherwood / NBC)
Network: NBC.
Episodes: 10 (hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: March 13, 2018 — May 15, 2018.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Josh Radnor, Rosie Perez, Auli’i Cravalho, Damon J. Gillespie, Marley Shelton, Rarmian Newton, Ted Sutherland, Amy Forsyth, Casey W. Johnson, Taylor Richardson, Joe Tippett, and Shirley Rumierk.
TV show description:
Based on the Michael Sokolove book, Drama High, the Rise TV show comes from creators Jason Katims and Jeffrey Seller. The drama centers on Lou Mazzuchelli (Radnor), who is the fictional analogue to the real teacher from the book, Lou Volpe.
Although he is committed to his students at Stanton High School, Lou knows he needs to shake things up, in order to rekindle his passion for teaching. To that end, he petitions to direct the school’s theater program, but soon realizes he has enlisted for a whole lot more than he originally expected.
By changing the musical to the provocative “Spring Awakening,” and casting performers other than the usual subjects, Lou stirs up controversy that doesn’t end at the auditorium doors. The ripple effect washes over not only the program’s assistant director Tracey Wolfe (Perez), and the kids, but also football coach Sam Strickland (Tippett).
As the changes take hold, soon the faculty, student body, and even the town residents will find themselves caught up in the new spirit at the school. The drama explores the idea of finding inspiration in unexpected places.
Series Finale:
Episode #10 — Opening Night
During opening night of “Spring Awakening” personal crises and dilemmas percolate in the wings backstage as Simon (Ted Sutherland) struggles to overcome his biggest fear, Lilette (Auli’i Cravalho) withholds a huge development from Robbie (Damon J. Gillespie), Robbie has a momentous breakthrough, and Tracey (Rosie Perez) draws a line in the sand. Over the course of one evening, decisions are made that will change Lou (Josh Radnor) and Stanton Drama forever. (Courtesy NBC.)
First aired: May 15, 2018.
What do you think? Do you like the Rise TV series? Should this TV show have been cancelled or renewed for a second season on NBC?
We love the show, it’s very heartwarming.
Please renew it.
I loved this show! Please give this more time,
I was so disappointed to see Rise is canceled! A wonderful show and actors!
Are you kidding me—-I just heard “Rise” was cancelled! What a bunch of idiots that would allow this to happen! It—–in it’s first season—–was compelling drama—-so REAL—— and the young actors were superb!! They sang, danced, and absorbed their respected roles with finesse! ……and Josh Radnor was the best he has ever been!!!
PLEASE —-the powers that be—-fight to keep this one alive!!
Great show!!! Heartwarming and believable. Needs to be renewed.
Love this show! Bring it back! It will have a huge following. It is just catching on!!!
I looked forward to this show every week!! Please renew the series for another season. Rise is a great show and deserves to come back!! There’s not much I like to watch on tv but this show is one of my favorites. Please reconsider your decision.
I Love this show. I thought it was one of the best new shows I have seen in years. The finale episode was truly a work of art. Why was it cancelled?
There are only a few shows I truly look forward to viewing and this was one of them. I think NBC did not due enough to promote it. Reconsider your decision to cancel.
I love this show! Please bring it back.
I find it hard to believe that this show is being cancelled, and I’ve been a member of the WGA for a very long time, and frequently serve as a judge of 1-hour dramatic series scripts for the annual WGA Awards. I am truly shocked and disappointed by this. Maybe someone else will pick it up. Stranger things have happened.
I have really enjoyed this program it was a great disappointed when i found out that they cancel i love this show just like i did High School Musical it’s a true thinks about what I’m happening and could help someone having problems and who to find help..
This show was phenomenal, I love it and couldn’t wait for the nest show. As a former teacher and one that sees every high school musical that I possibly can, this should be how they all are. I am very disappointed that the network chose to cancel it. What a lesson our young people could learn through this show. You must have the same fear as the PTO, Principal, and Superintendent.
Loved this show and am so disappointed it won’t be coming back. I hope another network picks it up!
Loved this show!!! We are so disappointed it won’t be back. A very poor decision in our opinion. Hoping another network will pick it up!
I just finished watching the series on Hulu and thought it was terrific, especially the final episode. I enjoyed it much more than most long running NBC programs.