(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?
Keep the show. Very clean, well done, true every day living situations. Didn’t miss an episode. Same level as This is Us. Excellent family shows.
PLEASE don’t cancel! This show is phenomenal.
NOOOOOOOOOOO please don’t cancel it! We look forward to this show.
Pleeeeeeeease reconsider.
Loved watching this show with my daughter…please renew it! I thought the show touched on a lot of relevant topics for today’s young people in a very positive and sensitive light. We had lots of great discussions from this show!
Enjoy the show, would love to see it continue, so much room to grow on.
Don’t cancel it!
good show should not be canceled
Love this show! Can’t believe they would cancel it….please bring it back!
This show was so good. I think all ages got an opportunity to appreciate relevant topics and perspectives. I was so sad that it was cancelled. Such a shame
I totally loved this show. Please renew it, please. Try it in a different time slot. The show is worth saving as opposed to some of the trash televised.
Love this show! So sad and disappointed that it has been cancelled. Quick! Change your mind on this, NBC!
I love this show and wish there was more programming with substance and depth and real story lines. I rarely watch network tv anymore but I loved this show-wish they had given it more of a chance.
So disappointed with NBC for cancelling one of the most thought provoking shows ever. It is in the caliber of This Is Us, a well-written, well-acted and well-presented show. Hope they will reconsider their decision, or better yet move it to another station pick it up!
This is a great show and NBC failed to give it the chance it deserved. We need more shows like this on television because it has heart and substance. They need to wise up and revive it – soon.
I love this show and Lou as he cares for his students and wants to see the best for them. Don’t cancel the show. I am glad he was not fired but what an ending. Gosh. Real life situations with the school deans are real what with cutting parts out & leaving a boring show to almost air. I love Lou’s character and his will to take a large risk with the show, given the boring cuts that were placed on his plate by the higher up staff. Keep it going.
disappointed to hear that they have cancelled this show!