La Academia

2002·Show
231Episodes in14Seasons
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and pop culture

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

La Academia is a Mexican reality musical talent show shown on Azteca, that premiered in June 2002 and it's currently in its tenth installment. Although the show itself is not affiliated with the Endemol franchise, which includes the "Star Academy" shows, it does share the competition format of many of the variants of the global franchise. Over the first seasons, the show was a reliable dominator of its time-slot, which was shown by its triumph over Televisa's Operación Triunfo Mexico. The rival show was only produced for one season, and was in fact the official Endemol entry in Mexico. However, the last seasons of La Academia have had declining ratings, being aired against the Mexican version of The Voice, produced by Televisa. The show has been franchised to other countries: Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Indonesia, United States, Paraguay, Singapore, Thailand, and Central America.
Musical Talent CompetitionReality Show DramaVocal PerformancesAspiring ArtistsLive EntertainmentPop Culture PhenomenonEmotional JourneysAudience EngagementHigh Stakes

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Questions about La Academia

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Where can I stream La Academia legally?

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Is La Academia worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does La Academia have?

14 seasons

It has 14 seasons with 231 episodes and is still in production.

When did La Academia air?

It started in 2002 and is still in production.

What language is La Academia in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish.

What tropes does La Academia use?

Bilingual DialogueThe LeaderAlways Someone BetterCreepy Gym CoachTraining MontageIncompatible OrientationCelebrity CameoConflicting LoyaltySports DadInfodumpPassionate Sports GirlThe Giftand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for La Academia, including Bilingual Dialogue, The Leader, Always Someone Better.

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