Smash

Name: Smash
Genre: 18
Released: 2012
Cast: Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Jack Davenport, Jeremy Jordan, Debra Messing

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Theresa Rebeck• Creator Katharine McPhee Megan Hilty Jack Davenport Jeremy Jordan Debra Messing Christian Borle Anjelica Huston

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video

Broadway HD

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Celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater, following a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash."

Who would love this

♥Musical theater enthusiasts: Fans of Broadway, show tunes, and the behind-the-scenes drama of putting on a musical would likely appreciate the show's core premise and original music.
♥Fans of dramatic television: Viewers who enjoy heightened drama, intense rivalries, and a bit of camp would find plenty to engage with.
♥Those seeking escapism: The show's blend of music, drama, and aspirational themes can offer an entertaining escape.

Who might not

✗Viewers seeking consistent tone and realism: Those who prefer grounded narratives and a steady emotional arc might be frustrated by the show's tonal shifts and implausible plot points.
✗Critics of melodrama: Viewers who dislike over-the-top drama, contrived conflicts, and what they perceive as sexist portrayals might find the show unappealing.

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What critics are saying about Smash

Steven Spielberg had dreamed up the concept, and his DreamWorks TV was behind it. But by the time the show had its finale in May, it had become an object of ritualistic ridicule: appointment television for hate-watchers, that new American sport created by social media. Smash's unsympathetic lead characters, oddly placed musical sequences, schizophrenic tonal shifts, cartoon-like villains who literally say, "You haven't heard the last of this," and strangely accessorized actors all became fodder for Twitter jokes.

How "Smash" Became TV's Biggest Train Wreck

After countless series about film and TV productions, Smash takes a similar approach, but shifts the focus to the creation of an original stage show.The series received criticism for venturing too far into the personal lives of the characters — which wasn't supposed to be the point — and for crossing the line of believability. Then, Season 2 dramatically changed the tone, telling a much darker story than the first installment. These changes didn't particularly help the series, and Smash went from a promising new series to everyone's favorite hate-watch.

This Steven Spielberg-Produced Series Became Everyone's ... - Collider