Rise
Created by Jeffrey Seller, Jason Katims
On NBC
An earnest, uplifting drama about a dedicated teacher transforming a working-class high school through theatre and community connection.
A working class high school drama department and the students come alive under a passionate teacher and family man whose dedication to the program galvanizes the entire town.
Genres
Questions people ask
Is Rise scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Does Rise leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Rise violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Rise easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Rise sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Rise
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rise
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rise, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rise, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rise, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
