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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

2019 – 2023Show4 seasons38 episodesTV-PG

ComedyFamily
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic696.2Rotten Tomatoes87%83%

A heartwarming, nostalgic family series about growing up and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S4E8 "Born to Be Brave" 9.1

Episodes

7.9
7.6
7.7
8.1

Story

It's now or never.

A group of East High students countdown to the opening night of their school’s first-ever production of “High School Musical.” Showmances blossom; friendships are tested while new ones are made; rivalries flare and lives are changed forever as these young people discover the transformative power that only a high school drama club can provide.

Feels like

  • Meta-Musical Comedy
  • Teen Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic Homage
  • Wholesome Drama
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Musical Romance
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Pop Culture Commentary
  • Found Family

Cast

24 of 81 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kimberly McCullough, Joanna Kerns, Paul Hoen
Written by
Tim Federle, Zach Dodes, Ann Acacia Kim

Everyone

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Facts

November 12, 2019 · August 9, 2023 · Ended

First aired
November 12, 2019
Last aired
August 9, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 38 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Family, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Childhood Friend Romance, You Are Not Alone, Origins Episode +9

  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • You Are Not Alone
  • Origins Episode
  • The Big Damn Kiss
  • Missing Mom
  • The "I Love You" Stigma
  • Once a Season
  • Caught on Tape
  • Company Cross-References
  • Actor Allusion
  • Two-Teacher School
  • Rearrange the Song

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream High School Musical: The Musical: The Series?"

Questions about High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High School Musical: The Musical: The Series?

Disney+

In the United States, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series streams on Disney+. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is High School Musical: The Musical: The Series worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 69).

Which season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Born to Be Brave (season 4, episode 8) at 9.1, and the lowest is Second Chances (season 2, episode 12) at 5.9.

Is High School Musical: The Musical: The Series okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will High School Musical: The Musical: The Series make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is High School Musical: The Musical: The Series good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does High School Musical: The Musical: The Series use?

Childhood Friend RomanceYou Are Not AloneOrigins EpisodeThe Big Damn KissMissing MomThe "I Love You" StigmaOnce a SeasonCaught on TapeCompany Cross-ReferencesActor AllusionTwo-Teacher SchoolRearrange the Songand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Childhood Friend Romance, You Are Not Alone, and Origins Episode.