Musical TV shows were not really a thing when Glee ruled television. It was always either movies or Broadway. Then Empire came along and musical TV shows were a thing again. If you’re looking to combine your love for music, comedy, and drama, here are some shows you can check out.
1. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
After a chance encounter with her ex-boyfriend, she decides to follow him to West Covina, California, to pursue love and a new, happier life. Much like Glee, this Netflix hit features a variety of musical numbers that musical fans will love.
2. Hollywood
The limited series is set in post-World War II Los Angeles, where the characters must find a way to make it in a cutthroat industry and overcome the discriminatory power dynamics and biases that exist in Hollywood. Like Glee, Hollywood is also produced by Ryan Murphy and features Darren Criss, who played Blaine Anderson.
3. Katy Keene
Throughout the second half of Glee, members of the glee club staring moving to New York City to pursue their artistic dreams. Similarly, on The CW’s Katy Keene, young artists navigate the social scene of NYC as they try to make it big in the fashion, music, art, and theatre industries.
4. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Yes, this is the show that brought breakout star Olivia Rodrigo to the small screen. Following in the footsteps of Disney’s successful High School Musical film series, Disney Plus’ High School Musical: The Musical: The Series follows the highs and lows of a high-school drama department
5. Galavant
This hilarious show follows a dashing hero named Galavant as he embarks on a quest to restore his “happily ever after” when he loses Madalena, the love of his life, to King Richard. Galavant is prepared to use many skills to win back his beautiful lady and avenge her. But he is surprised by the twists and turns he encounters along the way.