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Cheer — Season 1

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Cheer — Season 1

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Alison Herman The Ringer The amateur nature of cheer is starting to change, a shift Cheer explores in the character of Gabi Butler, a social media sensation who's essentially a family business. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Alex Abad-Santos Vox Director Greg Whiteley doesn't shy away from showing the grim reality of many of these cheerleaders' futures. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Jia Tolentino New Yorker The team's racial and gender dynamics are fascinating, especially in the context of conservative Corsicana. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Callie Hitchco*ck Vague Visages What’s consistently left out of the Cheer conversation is a discussion of the precarious tension of love and exploitation between coach Monica Aldama and the team. Sep 21, 2023 Full Review Eddie Strait The Daily Dot The road to perfection is full of bumps, and Cheer knows the bumps are an essential part of the journey. Rated: 4/5 Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal "Cheer" isn't so much a new take on an old story as it is proof there's drama wherever two or more gather. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 8, 2020 God Blessed Texas In Corsicana, Texas, head coach Monica Aldama demands perfection from her squad of competitive college cheerleaders. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Making Mat As mat selection day approaches, Monica and assistant coach Andy prepare to make their final picks; it's like assembling a puzzle with many different pieces. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Blood, Sweat and Cheers With Monica watching every move they make, the team members work toward their first full-out; after La'Darius falters, Jerry gets a chance to prove himself. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Hit Zero The pressure is palpable as a serious injury forces Monica to make substitutions; Lexi and Gabi struggle to balance school, cheer and social media. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Full Out Spring break at Navarro College means hell week, but Morgan pushes through the pain; Monica shows up for Lexi; La'Darius and Allie butt heads. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 8, 2020 Daytona In Daytona Beach, Fla., all eyes are on Navarro at the college nationals, where nerves are at an all-time high; whatever happens on the mat, this team came to win. Details

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