Overview
- The series debuts Nov. 7 at 8:30/7:30c on NBC, with episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.
- Framed as a mockumentary, the show follows elite coach Courteney Potter rebuilding a junior-college squad after a career setback, aiming for College Nationals in Daytona.
- Authenticity is a focus, with Cheer’s Monica Aldama serving as executive producer, appearing in the premiere, and shaping routines alongside choreographer Dahlston Delgado.
- The ensemble includes Taran Killam as Courteney’s husband Boone and Kristin Chenoweth as rival coach Tammy Istiny, with Anissa Borrego, Arianna Davis, Jarrett Austin Brown, Ryan Pinkston and Georgie Murphy rounding out the team.
- Critical reaction ranges from praise for sharp writing and warmth (Variety, Tom’s Guide, Los Angeles Times) to concerns over tone (The Hollywood Reporter), with press access limited to the first two episodes.