The hottest new show to hit netflix in 2020 is a cheerleading documentary, and the world’s attention is clearly on it. The series follows Navarro Community College’s cheer team as they travel to the national championship competition in Daytona Beach.
Cheer is a surprisingly gritty and gripping series that debunks the popular image of cheerleading as dumb blondes waving pom-poms, showing us that it’s actually a competitive sport full of broken bones, rolled ankles and overly battered ribs. It also captures the deep bond between these athletes and their coach, Monica Aldama, who takes on the role of a cheerleading mom.
There’s a real sense of camaraderie among the team, as they work hard together to practice and achieve their goals. It’s not just about winning the competition, but about achieving perfection in their two-minute routine.
As they train, the cheerleaders encounter challenges and difficulties that affect their mental health as well as their physical fitness. Some of them have troubled lives and struggle with issues like depression, anxiety, or substance abuse, and others have trouble controlling their anger.
They also have a lot to learn from each other. For example, Lexi, the stunter (they perform gymnastics on the ground) who had a rough past and had run-ins with the law, has found solace in cheerleading.
Morgan, the flyer (they get tossed into the air and perform a series of tricks) who lived in a trailer as a young girl has also found solace in cheerleading. Gabi, who became a social media influencer after becoming a cheerleader, has her own complicated life, as does her mother, who seems to be using her fame for her own financial gain.
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