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Season 1 – Cheer

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In the small town of Corsicana, Texas, hard-driving head cheer coach Monica Aldama demands perfection from her team of competitive college athletes.
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Cheer — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

With an inspirational troupe of teens and willingness to engage in the tougher trials facing the sport today, Cheer perfectly captures the highs and lows of what it takes to be a cheerleader.

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Alison Herman The Ringer 12/30/2020
The amateur nature of cheer is starting to change, a shift Cheer explores in the character of Gabi Butler, a social media sensation who's essentially a family business. Go to Full Review Alex Abad-Santos Vox 12/30/2020
Director Greg Whiteley doesn't shy away from showing the grim reality of many of these cheerleaders' futures. Go to Full Review Jia Tolentino The New Yorker 12/30/2020
The team's racial and gender dynamics are fascinating, especially in the context of conservative Corsicana. Go to Full Review Callie Hitchcock Vague Visages 09/21/2023
What’s consistently left out of the Cheer conversation is a discussion of the precarious tension of love and exploitation between coach Monica Aldama and the team. Go to Full Review Eddie Strait The Daily Dot 12/30/2020
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The road to perfection is full of bumps, and Cheer knows the bumps are an essential part of the journey. Go to Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal 12/30/2020
"Cheer" isn't so much a new take on an old story as it is proof there's drama wherever two or more gather. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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andrew t @Gahowygelgsy44 01/28/2022 If you an American, it might be tolerable, but from the UK, it definitely works best with the sound off. The fact that every single sentence is punctuated multiple times by 'like' is literally unbearable! See more 09/13/2020 Very well done... But there's just too much to watch out there and I bailed after 1 episode. Just felt a little too slow paced for me... Plus I'm definitely not in the demo. See more Keith J @kwill7 06/06/2020 Excellent and heartwarming See more Anna K @RT13660884 03/27/2020 This is a great documentary, with well-narrated storyline and it really helps understanding the world of cheerleading. I had no idea how competitive and difficult it gets! Great series, I hope there will be more. See more Eric P @RT61349267 03/09/2020 Much, much better than I expected. See more kristi k @kristi2374 03/08/2020 Loved it! I don't even know why I decided to watch it, but I am so glad I did. I hope they have another season. See more Read all reviews
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Monica Aldama

Actor

Greg Whiteley

Executive Producer

Andrew Fried

Executive Producer

Dane Lillegard

Executive Producer

Jasper Thomlinson

Executive Producer

Bert Hamelinck

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 8, 2020 God Blessed Texas In Corsicana, Texas, head coach Monica Aldama demands perfection from her squad of competitive college cheerleaders. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Making Mat As mat selection day approaches, Monica and assistant coach Andy prepare to make their final picks; it's like assembling a puzzle with many different pieces. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Blood, Sweat and Cheers With Monica watching every move they make, the team members work toward their first full-out; after La'Darius falters, Jerry gets a chance to prove himself. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Hit Zero The pressure is palpable as a serious injury forces Monica to make substitutions; Lexi and Gabi struggle to balance school, cheer and social media. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Full Out Spring break at Navarro College means hell week, but Morgan pushes through the pain; Monica shows up for Lexi; La'Darius and Allie butt heads. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Daytona In Daytona Beach, Fla., all eyes are on Navarro at the college nationals, where nerves are at an all-time high; whatever happens on the mat, this team came to win. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Greg Whiteley, Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, Jasper Thomlinson, Bert Hamelinck
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 8, 2020