I’ve got a cold, they’re multiplying and I’m losing control… do you have it From the first chords, this sure-to-be hit elicits a rapturous response wherever it’s played. You’re the only one I want is one of the flagship titles of Grease, the 1978 musical that celebrated an entire generation of audiences and earned its place in the hearts of fans.
Almost 45 years after the release of this iconic film, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies takes us back to the halls of Rydell High. And if you’ve never seen the feature film with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, or if you have no memory of it, don’t worry: you can easily catch up on this new feature on Paramount+!
Same set, new characters
Set in 1954, four years before the events of Grease, the series introduces new characters still unknown to fans and newcomers alike. It follows the daily lives of Jane, Olivia, Cynthia and Nancy, four high school girls who unfortunately have trouble finding a place at Rydell High…
It is through this shared feeling of loneliness that they find each other and unite to give birth to the famous Pink Ladies gang: this group of girls known for their famous pink jackets and led by the incomparable Rizzo in Randall Kleizer’s film. .
For those unfamiliar with this world, the series invites you to meet a quartet of glamorous women determined to shake up the status quo at their institution, where working-class students reign supreme. And this in the rhythm of original songs and sensational choreography numbers, some of which touch on very topical topics.
Even if the series reproduces the references, it tells an entirely new story that does not require seeing Grace. Still, you might want to (re)discover this movie, which is also available on Paramount+!
Lots of winks to the fans
For fans of the musical, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies is an opportunity to learn more about the origins of the iconic group formed by Rizzo, Gianni, Marty and French, and who especially take Sandy under their wing. Indeed, Jane Facciano, the heroine of the series, is none other than Fran’s older sister, nicknamed Frances. This also appears in this prequel, in the guise of Madison Elizabeth Lagares.
Between the iconic sets (Rydell High, the Drive-in, and the Frosty Palace), the inimitable style of his students (the T-Birds, with their slicked-back hair and their football player leather jackets and their red teddies), and so much more. An original work (with a few surprises in store!), the edgy and pop world of Grease awaits!
You’ll know this if you’ve seen the 1978 movie Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, you might like it. Take a quick look at the first Pink Ladies, played by Marissa Davila, Cheyenne Isabelle Wells, Ari Notartomaso and Tricia Fukuhara, in this series currently airing on Paramount+. A new episode is available every Friday.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
