(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?
NO!!!! Our favorite show….
my 15 year old loves this show. We don’t watch a lot of tv, but this is one we dvr if we know we won’t be home. so sad to see it go. They can do so much with it
I absolutely love this show as it is so topical and well written just as Friday Night Lights was. Rise was so unique and there was nothing quite like it on TV, which was so refreshing. It’s rare that I watch network TV, as I usually stick to cable, but Rise was a must see. It should not be canceled
Could Not agree more!!! – Great story – Great arcs – Phenomenal talent – older and younger…..Disgrace it was cancelled
My granddaughter 13, and I 69, both love this show. It reminds me of the classic show Fame though much grittier. WE are both very sorry to see that it was cancelled.
love this show. Can’t believe they’re getting rid of such a quality show. Really sad that lesser shows remain and this goes.
Please keep Rise! It developed so much in season one and it felt like it was ready to take off in season two. Give it that opportunity.
PLEASE GIVE IT A CHANCE !!!!!
Love this show! This the best show that I have watched in a long time. I love all the interactions between the characters and the different story lines. I really hope it stays on the air.
KEEP IT COMING. BEST SHOW SINCE GLEE WENT OFF THE AIR. GREAT ACTORS AND LOTS OF REAL LIFE STORIES THAT BRING US ALL CLOSE TO HOME.
Yes, bring back RISE for season 2. I really enjoyed this program!!!
There are so many open stories going on here. The Performance cannot be the end of this GREAT show!!!
Do not cancel love the show
This show seems to be headed for it’s natural conclusion; but it
really is my favorite show right now. I would like another season
to see where they would go from here.
No, this show should definitely NOT be cancelled. It currently is my wife’s favorite show.
LOVE this show. It started a bit slow, but now I am totally inverted in these characters! Please, NBC, keep the show going for another season. It will catch on!!!
Super great show. It brings my emotions to the surface and makes me glad to be alive!