Cheer is the Netflix doc which is ‘incredible’, ‘insane’ and a ‘must see’

Netflix always nails documentaries. It’s a given. So when Cheer on Netflix was released, it was almost a sure thing that it was going to be good.

It’s like Bring It On, but in real life. The six-part series is synonymous with Netflix’s intense storytelling to do the stories of the cheerleaders justice. You might think this sounds ridiculous and that cheerleading is fun and glamorous, which at times it is, but Cheer is an unseen insight into the reality of the sport. Watch it, and you’ll be shook.

What is Cheer on Netflix about?

Netflix’s Cheer follows Navarro College’s cheer team for a whole year, capturing every practice, injury, fall-out and dispute up until Daytona, where the Navarro cheerleaders compete in the National Cheerleading Association’s (NCA) annual competition.

The series follows the entire 40-man squad, particularly the top 20, who make it onto the mat to compete at Daytona. It includes their powerful stories, the ups and downs and the brutal drama you didn’t know cheerleading involved. Behind the glossy façade of the sport, there’s a whole lot of trauma – and Cheer on Netflix is about to open up your eyes to it.

What do reviews of Cheer say?

One review of the show called it “2020’s first must see show”. It added that some of the reasons people have to watch include the insight into the brutal world of cheerleading, how savage and unpredictable the drama is and how much of a connection you feel with the characters.

Another review said: “If you aren’t watching you are seriously missing out” because the show will have you laughing, crying and covering your eyes all at the same time.

One tweet described the documentary series as “incredible” whilst others added they were left feeling as though they “could conquer the world” after watching it. Another simply said: “Watch. Insane.”

And no, you don’t have to be an expert on cheerleading to watch it. Or even think you care about cheerleading, because by the end of the series – you will.

Watch the trailer for Cheer on Netflix here:

Cheer is available on Netflix now. For all the latest Netflix news, drops and memes like The Holy Church of Netflix on Facebook. 

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