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There’s a new set of Wildcats walking the halls of East High. Well, kind of. With the Disney+ series, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, new characters like Ricky and Nini are stepping into the roles of Troy and Gabriella, putting on their version of the musical in this mockumentary. Here’s how DCOM enthusiasts can watch the spin-off television show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo and the cast of 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'
Matt Cornett, Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo and the cast of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ | Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney

‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ premiered on Disney+ during November 2019

Putting a high school musical is a lot harder than it looks, especially when you have no prior experience with theater. Ricky, portrayed by Joshua Bassett, figured that out pretty quickly, after being cast as Troy in his school’s production of High School Musical.

His talented, but humble, ex-girlfriend, Nini, portrayed by Olivia Rodrigo, is cast as Gabriella. Things only get more complicated from there. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is one of the titles available on Disney’s streaming platform, Disney+. However, is this series available on Netflix?

‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ is a Disney+ original

When Disney premiered Disney+ during November 2019, it included a slew of original content exclusive to its streaming platform. That includes the highly anticipated live-action Star Wars television show, The Mandalorian, and documentaries like One Day at Disney.

Unfortunately for Netflix subscribers, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a Disney+ original. That means it can only be streamed with a subscription to Disney’s service. (It’s not even available on the network, Disney Channel. Not yet, anyway.) Additionally, other Disney movies, including the original High School Musical, are available for subscribers to binge-watch.

The stars of the Disney+ series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'
The stars of the Disney+ series ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ | Jeff Neira/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images

How many episodes are left in ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’?

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series premiered its first episode at Disney+’s launch date, during Fall 2019. Reportedly, there are ten episodes in the first season of this spin-off, with the finale premiering on Jan. 10, 2020. There’s no official premiere date for this mockumentary’s second season. Still, fans, and cast members, shared their love for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on social media.

“When I initially heard the idea I was reluctant as well with the whole concept, and upon reading the script I was sold,” Actor Joshua Bassett said during an interview with Pop Sugar. “I was like, ‘I will do whatever it takes to be part of this thing.’ The show speaks for itself. I think people [will] see the show and then they’ll get what we’re doing because it doesn’t need to rely on anything else. And I think they’re going to love it, I really do. Because I was an OG fan and I absolutely loved the show.”

Episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series are available on Disney+, in addition to High School Musical, High School Musical 2, and High School Musical: Senior Year. To learn more about this streaming service and to subscribe, visit their website.

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