Glee

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

There's no question that they've used all the stock characters. All the reviews I saw back when the pilot aired noted as much, but said that it worked. One said something along the lines of cliche being essential to satire. I imagine that as the characters develop, they'll move beyond the stereotypes -- but not too far, I hope.

Hmmm...did anyone see American Pie?

It's like they lifted that one section out with Ostreicher and made a show based on that entire plot point.

[tld221]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I'm conflicted - I really want to like this show, but the stock characters are getting to me. Really? The jock who wants to express himself in music - hmmmm, HSM. The beautiful nerdish girl who is uber-talented? The megamanical "win at any cost" sports coach? Manipulative cheerleader? I just feel I've seen it all before. It feels like "High School Musical" meets "Mean Girls" meets "Fame". I'm hanging in there - maybe things will get better. I LOVE the musical numbers, of course.

and then throw in "Not Another Teen Movie." The show can't be too out-the-box with the characters - it IS broadcast TV and all.

im going to give it a second chance.

[LeslieAGD]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Hmmm...did anyone see American Pie?

It's like they lifted that one section out with Ostreicher and made a show based on that entire plot point.

This was my first thought...American Pie meets High School Musical.

So far so good, but the Glee coach's wife is obnoxious as hell.