The new fox comedy show, appropriately entitled “Glee”, is just that; an energetic and humorous show with an entertaining musical concept. The show focuses on the members of the Glee club, who are directed by the optimistic and genuine school teacher, Will Schuester (played by Matthew Morrison).
With a group of stereotypical characters who each possess unlikely talent but struggle with teenage drama and personal issues, the members of the Glee Club cannot seem to get it together. Teacher and Glee Club director Schuester struggles to unite the students and overcome the problems faced by all to bring the Glee Club and its members to full potential.
Along with the problems of his students, Schuester battles his own personal issues, and worst of all, faces a personal power struggle with vicious and hard headed cheer coach, Sue Sylvester. Sylvester, portrayed by Jane Lynch (who starred in movies such as Role Models and 40 Year Old Virgin), plays the part of the evil and determined cheer coach who is out to gain control of the Glee Club.
All of Will Schuester’s efforts to improve and unite the Glee Club are continuously thwarted by the conniving cheer coach as she attempts to destroy the Glee Club director. Sylvester will not go down easily and seems to have endless schemes to steal the Glee Club members and keep her lovingly nicknamed “cheerios” in order. The never ending quarrels between Schuester and Sylvester provide countless laughs and entertainment and drive the story line week by week.
With the struggle between the two authoritative figures as well as the high school drama of the students, there are many entertaining subplots played out in the show. All of these subplots intertwine and come together to create a humorous and dramatic story line filled with laughs, tears, and even screaming battles; all tied together through musical song and dance numbers.
The seemingly ever present aspect of drama is played out in the show through these outlandish bursts into song and dance. The show might seem over the top, but the musical numbers are intended to poke fun at musicals, shows and movies and provide a sarcastic and humorous spin on the idea. In fact, the humorous musical aspect provides quite possibly the most entertaining parts of the show.
If the first season of Glee is any indication of the success of the show and what is to come, “Glee” is destined to be a fantabulous hit. With a cast of highly talented actors, singers and dancers paired with entertaining scripts written by Ryan Murphy (creator of Nip/Tuck), Glee is sure to keep the drama coming and keep audiences interested. The humor and creativity provided by the show will have viewers hooked and Glee will be returning for several more seasons in the future.
Catch Glee on Wednesday nights at 9/8 central on FOX.
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