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”…
Rise 1×03 Review: Family Dynamics Change in “What Flowers May Bloom”
For a show that is centered around high school theater, Rise doesn’t focus much on the theater setting itself. In “What Flowers May Bloom,” the entire episode focuses on how the theater is changing the family dynamics for each student. There are rarely any…
Rise 1×02 Review: “Most of All to Dream” Tackles Teenage Alcoholism
Following the premiere and establishing the many characters, Rise was able to slow down in “Most of All to Dream.” We were able to dive deeper into the fresh characters and the issues that cause them to be who they…
Rise Series Premiere Review: NBC Has Found Its New Hit Drama
Jason Katims, the man who brought us Friday Night Lights and Parenthood, has once again created a dramatic, yet heartwarming, show that can easily stand the test of time. Rise is gritty, real, and surpasses expectations. When NBC announced it…