mamabear
Cheer Parent
- Jul 10, 2012
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Since you asked.... :)
I watched all six episodes in one viewing, so obviously something drew me in. The actors (although not age appropriate) were pretty good, and the writing was as well.
There was not enough cheer imo, and I don't think that you captured the essence of the sport very well. The best way to explain this is that the scenes that contained cheer were the quietest. You did not capture the amazing energy that happens in a gym or when a team takes a mat. It felt more like a gymnastics meet. Quieter and more contained. If you want more than just cheerleaders watching this, I think it is essential that you find a way to highlight the intensity, frustration and joy that is involved. Take the series Friday Night Lights as an example. They needed a fanbase that was both into the drama of life AND the sport. They found a way to make the football scenes dramatic.
I watched all six episodes in one viewing, so obviously something drew me in. The actors (although not age appropriate) were pretty good, and the writing was as well.
There was not enough cheer imo, and I don't think that you captured the essence of the sport very well. The best way to explain this is that the scenes that contained cheer were the quietest. You did not capture the amazing energy that happens in a gym or when a team takes a mat. It felt more like a gymnastics meet. Quieter and more contained. If you want more than just cheerleaders watching this, I think it is essential that you find a way to highlight the intensity, frustration and joy that is involved. Take the series Friday Night Lights as an example. They needed a fanbase that was both into the drama of life AND the sport. They found a way to make the football scenes dramatic.