It is tricky to accurately characterize “Glee,” because it falls under so many categories. It encompasses adult situations within the high school dynamic while remaining a comedy and [part] musical with satirical charm.
The fact that Glee is a musical makes it the only show of its kind to be aired during primetime. In addition, it has a cliché storyline where reality blurs with fantasy. However unlikely, “Glee” is as successful at pulling off quirky as “Ally Mcbeal” was in the late 90s and the triumph lies in its execution.
A gifted roster of names casts the dynamic characters and the talent that comes out of them is enough to give you chills. Glee is inevitably the underdog of evening TV. Nonetheless it’s energetic, well scripted and funny.
Creator, Ryan Murphy (Nip/Tuck) gives new flair to the conventional teacher-student roles. The combination satire and high school in the form of a musical gives the series uniqueness that can’t be matched, making its success all the more sweet.
-Arielle Hochman
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