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- 2020
- TV-MA
- Netflix
- 2020
- TV-MA
- Netflix
Summary Junior Joey Del Marco (Odessa A'zion), senior Siddhartha Pakam (Amir Bageria), junior Dominique Pierre (Odley Jean), sophomore Jayson Jackson (Maliq Johnson), and freshman Leila Kwan Zimmer (Amalia Yoo) deal with issues like sex, race, family, grades, and money while at Brooklyn's Grand Army High School in this drama series created by Ka...
Created By: Katie Cappiello
- 2020
- TV-MA
- Netflix
- 2020
- TV-MA
- Netflix
Grand Army
Season 1 Premiere: Oct 16, 2020
68
7.3
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Summary Junior Joey Del Marco (Odessa A'zion), senior Siddhartha Pakam (Amir Bageria), junior Dominique Pierre (Odley Jean), sophomore Jayson Jackson (Maliq Johnson), and freshman Leila Kwan Zimmer (Amalia Yoo) deal with issues like sex, race, family, grades, and money while at Brooklyn's Grand Army High School in this drama series created by Ka...
Created By: Katie Cappiello
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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67% Positive
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33% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
68
67% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
33% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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Although the series appears familiar in many ways to teen series that have come before it, these newcomers, amid the sheer chaos of high school in these rapid-paced episodes, also reflect the world as we know it now.
Grand Army finds its heart in its remarkably talented teenage actors, particularly A’zion, Odley Jean (Dominique) and Amalia Yoo (Leila). The success of their performances lies in their ability to shift modes seamlessly.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 21 User Ratings
7.3
67% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
19% Mixed
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14% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 21 User Ratings
7.3
67% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
19% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
14% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
This... this is a show about teens, done the right way I mean. Being a teenager myself, its a relief to see a show representing perfectly on the life of a kid, growing up in the modern era of social media, social issues, and devastating incidents. I feel not so alone, everything i thought that i did that might've been crazy, or stupid, this show supports the quote "You are not alone" or even "Everyday is a battle". This is how teenagers need to be represented!
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As solid as all of the lead performances are—Jean and A’zion being particular standouts, though they all more than hold their own—it never felt like there was enough of any one thing for me to grab onto.
Grand Army is ambitious, often to a fault. Still, there are flashes of beauty — let me say again, Odley Jean is a revelation — amid the gritty teen boilerplate.
It's frustrating when the "Army" writers get in their own way. But when A'zion or Jean are on screen, the show instantly rights itself, guided by the sheer charisma of the two young actors.
Whatever the behind-the-scenes conditions, there’s no denying two realities: that Grand Army lets several of its cast members shine through complex characters and culturally specific plotlines and that the show’s ambitions underscore its messy, sluggish, all-too-frequently frustrating storytelling.
The result is a dizzying mish-mosh of half-baked stories that is light on meaningful character development and long on tired cliches about people of color.
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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I don’t know why I didn’t hear about this show sooner because it’s one of the true gems currently on Netflix. It’s a beautifully shot, tight show with multi-layered characters, nuanced relationships, thoughtful exploration of important issues, and authentic portrayals by a diverse and talented cast! I’m a big Young Adult genre fan and have watched many YA shows, but very few are on the level of Grand Army! Bravo!
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Production Company:
- Westward Productions
- Netflix
Initial Release Date: Oct 16, 2020
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-MA
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Awards
ReFrame
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
ACTRA Awards
• 1 Nomination
Directors Guild of Canada
• 1 Nomination
