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Glee: some know it as a synonym of happiness, but most recognize it as the new TV show that has taken the world by surprise with its outspoken views, musical-like setting, and lessons about teamwork and harmony. Although the second season was not greeted with much fan-fare, Glee has slowly worked its way back to the top.

Glee is about a group of high school students who have formed a ‘Glee’ club, more widely known as a show choir. While the show does focus on issues teenagers deal with on a day-to-day basis, it also puts across important messages such as teamwork, working towards a goal, and accepting different people as individuals. As a new group in the school, the Glee club has to work hard to prove themselves to the other students and staff members.

What is most noticeable about this show is its integration of song and dance: each episode contains around four or five songs, quite reminiscent of Broadway productions.  Some of their covers are truly spectacular, including Teenage Dream (Katy Perry), The Time (Black Eyed Peas), and Marry You (Bruno Mars).

Shruti Koti

IBDP XI B