Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies

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Season 1
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14

Critic Reviews

  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Adrian Horton
    Apr 6, 2023
    60
    There’s pure visual pleasure that comes from exaggerated high school scenes and flashes of confidence, as when the Pink Ladies are in formation and in strut. But that’s minutes in an hours-long series. I like the original Grease well enough, but it’s hard to imagine anyone but the most ardent fans sticking around for that long.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Angie Han
    Apr 5, 2023
    60
    As a statement of social-justice ideals, Rise of the Pink Ladies is on uneven ground; as a musical, it’s disappointingly forgettable. But as a story about the joys of teen friendship and first love, it’s almost endearing enough to make up for its shortcomings in other areas.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Amber Dowling
    Apr 4, 2023
    60
    While it has the canon going for it, it’s also a little too chaotic and uneven to particularly stand out. But there are still plenty of colorful scenes and engaging performances to enjoy, not to mention overall potential if this story can just pull back a little and focus.
  5. Consequence
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Mar 30, 2023
    58
    The middle ground they landed in doesn’t work, which is a shame when this incredibly talented cast is on hand.
  6. Paste Magazine
    Reviewed by: Anna Govert
    Apr 6, 2023
    51
    So much of this series also just feels too safe and similar to other teen dramas, hitting the same beats we have seen time and time again.
  7. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Carla Meyer
    Mar 31, 2023
    50
    The four actor/singers create beautiful harmonies together, yet “Pink Ladies” never quite transports.
  8. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Michael Hogan
    Apr 7, 2023
    40
    It gamely tries to channel the spirit of the beloved original but lacks its explosive energy, sizzling chemistry and camp melodrama. As a nostalgia exercise, it’s passably pleasant. As a drama in its own right, it’s neither automatic, systematic nor hydromatic. If you’re a hopelessly devoted Grease fan, this probably isn’t the one that you want.
  9. Radio Times
    Reviewed by: James Hibbs
    Apr 6, 2023
    40
    The whole thing felt like an answer to a question nobody had asked, and spoiling a good thing by giving us far too much of it. As it turns out, the heightened world of Grease and the serialised TV format simply do not go together.

Awards & Rankings

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#94 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

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User Score
2.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 8 out of 10
  1. jzathajenius
    Apr 7, 2023
    0
    The latest example of this generation of pop culture raping and pillaging every single god damn piece of IP they can lay their hands on.The latest example of this generation of pop culture raping and pillaging every single god damn piece of IP they can lay their hands on. Shameful garbage.… Full Review »
  2. sara9420
    May 14, 2023
    10
    sooo i was OBESSED With Grease as a child and still am, i never liked the second and did not go into this planning to like it ONE bit, idk, isooo i was OBESSED With Grease as a child and still am, i never liked the second and did not go into this planning to like it ONE bit, idk, i cant help it, the show is AMAZING. The cast is likable, majority of the songs are infectious, the outfits and the detail it's just perfect. More people need to genuinely give this show a second chance… Full Review »
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