Victorious

I don't know about you but this was pretty funny for me. I don't really see shows like this but I like original teen shows that have funny wit and real fresh humor.

I don't know why but back in 2010, the quality of shows like these were actually pretty funny, I hate to break it to you but now a days shows like these lack a lot. I guess it would have to be time.

I was 15 when this show came out. I watched some episodes here & there and found it enjoyable enough, but didn't love it....it wasn't "mature" enough for my "discerning palette" (I mainly watched Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, etc. hahaha). In fact, most of my exposure to this show came from babysitting a little girl who was obsessed with it, so that probably also made me feel "too old" for it (gotta love teenager logic!). Zoom forward to 2020 and the craziness of this year, and out of boredom (and possibly psychological regression) I've revisited this show on Netflix. Only....I'm amazed at how much I am genuinely enjoying it! True, parts of this show haven't aged well....at all. But, it has some truly funny moments, catchy songs, and the cast had great chemistry overall. And of course it's fascinating to see Ariana Grande shine as Cat Valentine in the days before her mega stardom/success. Victorious didn't take itself too seriously, and as long as you don't either, you might just find yourself watching all 4 seasons in an alarmingly quick span like I did.

After launching his career as the creative force behind All That, Dan Schneider has gone on to create some of Nickelodeon and TeenNick's best and most well-known programs, including The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, and iCarly. His latest effort is Victorious, a Nickelodeon sitcom starring teen idol Victoria Justice. Known primarily for her supporting role in Zoey 101 and starring in the iCarly movie, iFight Shelby Marx, her first lead role in a television series finds her as Victoria "Tori" Vega, an easily likable high student whose talent is obvious to everyone but herself. After her naive sister is unable to perform at her art school's annual talent show, Victoria unwillingly takes the stage, wows the crowd, and, eventually leaves her "normal" high school to enroll at the fictional Hollywood Arts High School. From the very first day, it's clear: the transition will be a difficult one, thanks to the inherent irregularities that come with such a process, but ultimately necessary to achieving her lifelong dream.

Victorious adds little to Schneider's patented formula--the characters are still a bit odd, their dialogue quirky, and the situations they find themselves always more absurd than reasonable. Fans of Schneider's previous works will be right at home here, but unless you find Victoria Justice's character a more effective protagonist than, say, Zoey Brooks or Carly Shay, those who find shows like these predictable and cliché will likely retain the same opinion.

Absolutely love this show. Every song is a bop. Exactly the kind of quality content I expect from Nickelodeon.

I'll start off by admitting that I'm almost 19 and I look forward to watching this show whenever it comes on YTV. I understand that Victorious is designed for a younger audience, but let's be honest, it's easily one of the most quirky and just flat-out enjoyable nic shows out there. Yes it's a touch over-dramatic and can be pretty corny, but that's all part of the show's charm. It's like the love-child of Community, Glee, and one of the other nic shows like, I dunno, iCarly - and that, as it turns out, is a pretty killer combination. All of the cast members are so talented. From musicality to comedic timing, they've got it all. All of the characters are unique and interesting - particularly Cat and Sikowitz.

Okay, I guess I'll stop ranting. To sum up, Victorious is the only live action kids show that I've ever thoroughly enjoyed, and unlike my love of Spongebob Squarepants, I'm not afraid to admit it.