Rise

Rise

Created by Jeffrey Seller, Jason Katims

On NBC

20181 season10 episodes42 min6.6 / 10

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.

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.

39/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity36

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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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.

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