Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies doesn't quite justify its existence, but those willing to give it a try will be rewarded with an entertaining ride.
Eager to build up its streaming service beyond the Taylor Sheridan and Star Trek universes, Paramount+ is turning to a classic for its latest original series. Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies imagines what Rydell High looked like before Sandy and Danny's romance swept through the school, and in the eyes of creator Annabel Oakes, it's the birthplace of radical ideas and rollicking dance numbers.
However, that doesn't come without some unique challenges. It's hard not to notice how the Rydell of 1954 is somehow more vibrant and diverse than the Rydell of 1958. That's the result of Rise of the Pink Ladies being created in 2023, to be sure, but it does make a Grease prequel seem like an odd decision. Rise of the Pink Ladies is a busy show, tackling themes of racism, sexism, slut-shaming, cliques, and teenage rebellion sometimes all at once.
As it stands, though, Rise of the Pink Ladies offers plenty of enjoyment. The young ensemble consists of several talented performers, with Davila and Wells holding as the standouts so far. They both get multiple show-stopping numbers that bring depth to their characters and offer the performers a chance to show off their talents. Though introduced later, Bailey brings a sweet vulnerability to Hazel, and Schmidt makes Buddy more than a one-dimensional jock.
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