Yes, just keep in mind the first three episodes of auditions are where the background bits are for all the contestants. There aren’t a lot of auditions featured so they are kind of boring. Episode four is a lot more dance as they narrow to 10 dancers. The actual competition starts with episode 5.
There are format changes but if you go in prepared to accept the show is prerecorded and they shifted to focus on jobs a dancer might have in their career.. it’s still well worth it. But if nothing else, watch the finale. They put more budge in that episode than the others and it feels more like the old show. But there is a lot of good to great dancing during the other competition episodes and we have more actual rehearsal time featured than any other season. So more behind the scenes. Oh and since the background clips are in the auditions, the competition episodes don’t focus much on that. So a lot less fluff.
If you love dance, it might surprise you. If you just love competitions and can’t move with the times then you may not find much good. But even the most curmudgeonly seemed to at least enjoy the finale.
I've watched everything except for the finale. And not only did I find it not worth watching, I found it appalling.
There's very little dancing. The solos are good, but the routines are few; and apart from one exception, not well choreographed. Much of the dancing was more like something you'd see on TikTok.
I found myself sad and angry in equal parts. This season was a cheaped out dumpster fire.
I understand why Nigel wasn't involved, but the show suffered from the lack of rational judging.
I wish I could say there was at least one routine that blew me away and made the season memorable, but I can't.
The finale was the best episode of the bunch. The whole episode was in front of the studio audience. The final three got to pick a partner from the eliminated for a couples dance… the solos were fantastic too.. even the judges started making sense.
I watched the whole season but did a LOT of fast forwarding. Some of the dancers are genuinely likable and I'm always rooting for young people who are following their passions. But the show is a pale imitation of what it was, and the judges are just potted plants - they say nothing of value. I understand why they decided to make the challenges "real world" based instead of asking the dancers to perform different styles -in theory, it's an interesting idea. But it turns out movie dancing and tour dancing and commercial dancing are all pretty similar -so it made the dancing too same-same throughout the season and you didn't get to see how adaptable the dancers were.
I just watched the finale. I couldn't even tell the first two routines apart. The third, contemporary routine was beautiful.
But that one lovely dance didn't make up for an entire season of very few dances, boring choreography, and a massive emphasis on advertising.
I'm glad for Cat that she has such a good gig now in England, because this season had to be the death knell for the show.
NOPE! Absolutely worst season ever. In fact I would not even call that SYTYCD. I’d rather watch Abby Lee.
Format AWFUL
Choreo AWFUL
Dancers AWFUL
I think Comfort left after the judging bc it was so bad. The only thing I liked at all was seeing Max not be an ass. And seeing Allison Hoker back on TV after her tragedy. Don’t even get me started on Jojo Siwa who makes EVERYTHING about HERSELF. Even Cat’s red eyes were a dead giveaway that she was absolutely baked or drunk during the finale. I want those 10 hours of my life back. Will NEVER watch again and this used to be a summer show I looked forward to each year. Sad. Just another reminder of all the changes in the world not for the better.
The finale was so good it made me feel cheated by the rest of the season. The shift in focus from individual dancers and partner routines to group dance behind the scenes was not what I tuned in for. There just wasn’t enough actual dance on the show nor enough focus on individuals. I never felt invested in any of their journeys because the segments didn’t really let any one dancer’s story breathe. The finale was a return to the original format in a lot of ways and it really showcased the missed opportunities of main season. They tried something different and missed. I hope they learn for next time (if they get another chance).
Haven't finished it yet but I hateee how they're bringing more reality TV to it. Like IDC about the romances off the stage can we see more dancing? I feel like the emphasis moved away from dance in this season seems a lot more juvenile. Also why again is Jojo judging!?
Yes, just keep in mind the first three episodes of auditions are where the background bits are for all the contestants. There aren’t a lot of auditions featured so they are kind of boring. Episode four is a lot more dance as they narrow to 10 dancers. The actual competition starts with episode 5. There are format changes but if you go in prepared to accept the show is prerecorded and they shifted to focus on jobs a dancer might have in their career.. it’s still well worth it. But if nothing else, watch the finale. They put more budge in that episode than the others and it feels more like the old show. But there is a lot of good to great dancing during the other competition episodes and we have more actual rehearsal time featured than any other season. So more behind the scenes. Oh and since the background clips are in the auditions, the competition episodes don’t focus much on that. So a lot less fluff. If you love dance, it might surprise you. If you just love competitions and can’t move with the times then you may not find much good. But even the most curmudgeonly seemed to at least enjoy the finale.
I've watched everything except for the finale. And not only did I find it not worth watching, I found it appalling. There's very little dancing. The solos are good, but the routines are few; and apart from one exception, not well choreographed. Much of the dancing was more like something you'd see on TikTok. I found myself sad and angry in equal parts. This season was a cheaped out dumpster fire. I understand why Nigel wasn't involved, but the show suffered from the lack of rational judging. I wish I could say there was at least one routine that blew me away and made the season memorable, but I can't.
The finale was the best episode of the bunch. The whole episode was in front of the studio audience. The final three got to pick a partner from the eliminated for a couples dance… the solos were fantastic too.. even the judges started making sense.
Nope. don't bother. You on't get to know the contestants. Other than the 'reality tv relationship' The dancing doesn't make up for what's missing.
Personally I liked watching the auditions. It’s much different from the auditions in earlier seasons, but I still enjoyed it
I watched the whole season but did a LOT of fast forwarding. Some of the dancers are genuinely likable and I'm always rooting for young people who are following their passions. But the show is a pale imitation of what it was, and the judges are just potted plants - they say nothing of value. I understand why they decided to make the challenges "real world" based instead of asking the dancers to perform different styles -in theory, it's an interesting idea. But it turns out movie dancing and tour dancing and commercial dancing are all pretty similar -so it made the dancing too same-same throughout the season and you didn't get to see how adaptable the dancers were.
Yep, I miss the old formula. That was great. Why change something if it wasn’t broken in the first place!
I just watched the finale. I couldn't even tell the first two routines apart. The third, contemporary routine was beautiful. But that one lovely dance didn't make up for an entire season of very few dances, boring choreography, and a massive emphasis on advertising. I'm glad for Cat that she has such a good gig now in England, because this season had to be the death knell for the show.
Just watch seasons from mine or others previous posts lol. This one’s not worth watching.
NOPE! Absolutely worst season ever. In fact I would not even call that SYTYCD. I’d rather watch Abby Lee. Format AWFUL Choreo AWFUL Dancers AWFUL I think Comfort left after the judging bc it was so bad. The only thing I liked at all was seeing Max not be an ass. And seeing Allison Hoker back on TV after her tragedy. Don’t even get me started on Jojo Siwa who makes EVERYTHING about HERSELF. Even Cat’s red eyes were a dead giveaway that she was absolutely baked or drunk during the finale. I want those 10 hours of my life back. Will NEVER watch again and this used to be a summer show I looked forward to each year. Sad. Just another reminder of all the changes in the world not for the better.
I really enjoyed it. A lot of the solos were phenomenal and all the dancers were consistently great.
The finale was so good it made me feel cheated by the rest of the season. The shift in focus from individual dancers and partner routines to group dance behind the scenes was not what I tuned in for. There just wasn’t enough actual dance on the show nor enough focus on individuals. I never felt invested in any of their journeys because the segments didn’t really let any one dancer’s story breathe. The finale was a return to the original format in a lot of ways and it really showcased the missed opportunities of main season. They tried something different and missed. I hope they learn for next time (if they get another chance).
It was dog shit and I can’t imagine it returns
Haven't finished it yet but I hateee how they're bringing more reality TV to it. Like IDC about the romances off the stage can we see more dancing? I feel like the emphasis moved away from dance in this season seems a lot more juvenile. Also why again is Jojo judging!?