Family relatives of the cast and crew members are set to come forward about the 'Glee' phenomenon.
"Don't stop believing"! Back in 2009, Glee became a phenomenon for its memorable music performances and its groundbreaking representation in the YA scene. The Ryan Murphy hit series was centered on the New Directions, a glee club formed by a group of outcasts with big dreams. In the same way that the show brought levity to the screen with its up-tempo covers and positive outlook on social issues, its legacy has been undermined by tumultuous behind-the-scenes drama and the tragic deaths of actors Cory Monteith, Naya Rivera, and Mark Salling. Investigation Discovery's (ID) latest docuseries, entitled The Price of Glee, will detail a few of the controversies related to the comedy series from the perspective of family members and the crew. Here is everything that we know so far about the three-part series and the responses it has received from the cast and the fans.
It won't be long until the ID original airs on TV. The three-part documentary will come out on January 16, 2023, at 9 pm EST/8 pm CST on the ID channel. The Price of Glee will also be available to stream through Discovery+ on the same day as its release on cable. Those interested in subscribing to the streaming service to watch the series can do so by paying a monthly fee of $4.99 for a plan that includes ads or $6.99 for the ad-free option.
The limited series' official trailer pulls back on the curtain of Glee by including perspectives of people from the outside looking in. From crew members to immediate family relatives of the cast, the documentary explores the ensemble's rise to fame and the tragic outcome that succeeded it for three of the show's leads. The teaser focuses primarily on the stars' deaths, as well as how their losses have affected the people around them.
As previously mentioned, The Price of Glee is centered on the deaths of three actors who were involved in the series. Monteith passed away after a drug overdose in 2013, while the series was still running. Once Glee wrapped up in 2015, its relevancy in the public eye remained through multiple accounts of drama on the set and due to the fact that two other actors died a few years later. Salling, who played the problematic Noah Puckerman in the show, committed suicide in 2018 after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography. In 2020, Rivera (known for her role as Santana Lopez) accidentally drowned during a boat trip in Saint Piru with her son. All of these incidents are discussed at length in the docuseries, with further details on what led to these tragic losses.
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