Clearly, NBC knows a good thing when they see it. *Cough* Brooklyn Nine-Nine *Cough* So, why ruin a good thing? For their upcoming Fall TV lineup, of course, the network did have to say goodbye to three shows in order…
Rise 1×09 Review: “Totally Hosed” Forces Lou to Make Tough Choices
The drama is definitely heightened in “Totally Hosed,” as the pressure to deliver an acceptable performance comes crashing down on top of the Stanton High theater troupe. After being presented with the offer to redo the performance and become the…
Rise 1×08 Review: “The Petition” Might Be The Beginning Of The End
Over the course of Rise’s freshman season, Coach Strickland has been trying to put an end to the theater troupe’s performance of Spring Awakening. In “The Petition,” the entire town has jumped on the bandwagon to help shut down the…
Rise 1×07 Review: Tensions Run High in “This Will God Willing Get Better”
It’s tech week on Rise and tensions run high between everyone as they deal with drama both on and off the stage. Things definitely don’t go too well during tech week. No one is on the same page, from Tracey…
Rise 1×06 Review: Allegiance is Questioned in “Bring Me Stanton”
Everyone is beginning to lose their way on Rise. In “Bring Me Stanton,” everyone within the Stanton High troupe is being put to the test. For Robbie, it’s his battle between football and the performance. You can also throw balancing…
Rise 1×05 Review: “We’ve All Got Our Junk” Was All About Strong Women
From the beginning of the episode all the way through to the end, Rise packed a punch in “We All Got Our Junk.” The freshman series’ fifth episode was emotional, strong, tough, and exhilarating to watch. Not only did the…
Rise 1×04 Review: “Victory Party” Was Anything But
Rise’s “Victory Party” is anything but. From blowing a big football game, to the worst first date imaginable, the theater troupe of Stanton High School has more on their plate than just their performance. Robbie invites Lilette to his football “victory”…