Series synopsis
Rise is an American documentary war & politics action & adventure television series that premiered on NBC on March 13, 2018. It ended on May 15, 2018. It was created by Jeffrey Seller, Jason Katims. It stars Josh Radnor, Auliʻi Cravalho, Rosie Perez and Marley Shelton.
A working class high school drama department and the students come alive under a passionate teacher and family man whose dedication to the program galvanizes the entire town.
Premise
A working class high school drama department and the students come alive under a passionate teacher and family man whose dedication to the program galvanizes the entire town.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Josh Radnor as Lou Mazzuchelli
- Auliʻi Cravalho as Lilette Suarez
- Rosie Perez as Tracey Wolfe
- Marley Shelton as Gail Mazzuchelli
- Amy Forsyth as Gwen Strickland
- Damon J. Gillespie as Robbie
- Casey W. Johnson as Gordy Mazzuchelli
- Ellie Desautels as Michael Hallowell
Supporting cast
- Alexis Molnar as Lexi
- Tiffany Mann as Cheryl
- Caroline Pluta as Violet
- Mark Tallman as Detrelle Thorne
- Niloy Alam as Sundeep
- Rarmian Newton as Maashous Evers
- Ted Sutherland as Simon Saunders
- Stephen Plunkett as Robert Saunders
- Stephanie J. Block as Patricia Saunders
- Taylor Richardson as Kaitlin Mazzuchelli
- Shannon Purser as Annabelle Bowman
- Shirley Rumierk as Vanessa Suarez
Guest cast
- Matthew Miniero as Foster Kid
- Nick Milone as Football Player
- Shannon Thornton as Yvonne Thorne
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 9 | March 14, 2018 | May 8, 2018 |
| Season 1 | 10 | March 13, 2018 | May 15, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | December 29, 2022 | December 29, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Understudies: Here’s to the Dreamers In Episode 1 of Understudies, Michael uncovers the inner world of Stanton Drama's background players, who, while not headlining shows just yet, have big dreams all their own. |
March 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Understudies: Showmances and Heartbreak In Episode 2 of Understudies, Jeremy is devastated to hear about Simon's pizza date with Annabelle while the rest of the group discusses Robbie's flavors of the week. |
March 20, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Understudies: Old Fart Alert In Episode 3 of Understudies, Annabelle is struggling with Simon being gone, and Mr. Baer makes a call for national anthem singers. |
March 27, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Lou Mazzuchelli, an uninspired English teacher at Stanton High, petitions to take over as director of the school's theater program in an attempt to revitalize his passion for teaching, but quickly realizes he has his work cut out for him. His controversial decision to change the musical to the more provocative Spring Awakening and his atypical casting choices create a ripple effect for the program's assistant director Tracey Wolfe, the school's football coach Sam Strickland, and the students in the show. |
March 13, 2018 |
| 2 |
Most of All to Dream Lou is brought down to earth when his production budget is slashed, Coach Strickland vindictively monopolizes Robbie's time, and he has a conflict with Tracey. Lilette finds herself starting to fall for Robbie, while Simon contends with conflicting feelings about his role in the show. As Michael finds support within the theater troupe, Gwen acts out in rehearsals in response to tensions at home. |
March 20, 2018 |
| 3 |
What Flowers May Bloom When Lou describes his vision for the show's staging and design, Tracey questions his every decision - but it's Simon's bombshell news that forces Lou to ask himself whether picking this controversial show was worth the cost. Meanwhile, Coach Strickland attempts to rehabilitate Gordy, and Gail worries for Maashous. Lilette struggles to contain her feelings for Robbie after discovering another side of him. |
March 27, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
House Of War Mehmed II solidifies his reign, but in nearby Wallachia, childhood friend Vlad the Impaler gains notoriety and seeks to challenge Mehmed's hegemony. |
December 29, 2022 |
| 2 |
Troubled Waters Mehmed sends Maria to coax Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus into an alliance. An epic battle along the Danube River looms, and Vlad has the upper hand. |
December 29, 2022 |
| 3 |
Land Of Dracula Mehmed's troops advance into Wallachia, and Vlad employs guerrilla tactics to weaken his rival. A threat lurks in the imperial palace. |
December 29, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 13, 2018 |
| Last aired | May 15, 2018 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |