TV series

Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader

2012–2014 · 3 seasons

A earnest teen drama that follows a girl's emotional struggles after loss, with a measured pace and relatable high school moments.

Overview: High school cheerleader Emma Franklin's life unravels after her mother's death, father's job loss and family move. As her world crumbles, she must find her way again.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Grief, family, identity, coming-of-age
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
family
identity
coming-of-age
isolation
Places: big city
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild