Hollywood Arts Netflix Review: Is the Victorious Spin-Off Worth Your Time?

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Remember Tori Vega’s wild days at Hollywood Arts? Netflix has reopened the school doors with a spin-off, and this time Tori’s talentless older sister Trina is in charge of the classroom. Here’s the Hollywood Arts Netflix review in a nutshell.

The Plot

Trina Vega (Daniella Monet) has no job prospects, so she becomes a substitute teacher at Hollywood Arts. She plans to do as little as possible, until she discovers student Emmy (Alyssa Miles) has untapped singing talent. Helping Emmy forces Trina to act more like an actual adult.

Victorious : Overview

The Good and the Not-So-Good

What works: The young cast. Critic Kristen Lopez praises Peyton Jackson’s charm and comic timing, and calls Emmy Liu-Wang’s Pepper the scene-stealer. A stunt where two students trick a dad into thinking a classmate is the football coach is singled out as a delight.

What doesn’t: The review finds the comedy broad and uninspired, with Trina’s character thinly drawn. The original songs are short, bubbly pop, while covers of artists like Kelly Clarkson and Chappell Roan feel out of place. The two-part premiere also drags, and the whole show feels limited by budget.

Conclusion

This is one critic’s opinion, so your mileage may vary. If nostalgia is your main reason to watch, a couple of episodes may satisfy your curiosity. If you’re choosing something for kids, the review suggests revisiting Victorious or Zoey 101 instead.

Looking for something else to stream? Explore our latest OTT and web series updates at Technosports, and check out our trending entertainment stories for more picks. For background on the original show, see the Victorious Wikipedia page, or read the full review at What’s on Netflix.

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