TV series

Backstage

2016–2018 · 2 seasons

A lively, earnest peek into performing-arts teens chasing dreams, with frequent confessional asides and a warm, upbeat vibe.

Overview: A group of “very talented” teenagers sing, dance, and perform their way to the top at the famous Keaton School of the Arts! From the disappointments of failure, to the new friendships and crowning achievements, being a student at Keaton means you're on the path to becoming a star!
How it feels: Earnest, uplifting, warm and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, friendship, ambition, identity
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
friendship
ambition
identity
family
Places: school
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild