• Advertise
Monday, February 6, 2023
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
The Fordham Ram
  • Home
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Editor’s Pick
    • Fashion
    • Film And Television
    • Food
    • Music
    • Review
    • Television
    • Theatre
    • Who’s That Kid
  • News
    • Academics
    • Admissions
    • Faculty & Administrative
    • Feature
    • Finance
    • Metro
    • Research
    • USG
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
    • Editorial
    • From The Desk
    • Letters To The Editor
    • Op-Ed
  • Sports
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Beyond The Scoreboard
    • Football
    • Rowing
    • Senior Profile
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Squash
    • Swimming And Diving
    • Tennis
    • Track And Field
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo
  • About Us
  • Home
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Editor’s Pick
    • Fashion
    • Film And Television
    • Food
    • Music
    • Review
    • Television
    • Theatre
    • Who’s That Kid
  • News
    • Academics
    • Admissions
    • Faculty & Administrative
    • Feature
    • Finance
    • Metro
    • Research
    • USG
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
    • Editorial
    • From The Desk
    • Letters To The Editor
    • Op-Ed
  • Sports
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Beyond The Scoreboard
    • Football
    • Rowing
    • Senior Profile
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Squash
    • Swimming And Diving
    • Tennis
    • Track And Field
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
The Fordham Ram
No Result
View All Result
Home Culture Film And Television

A “Victorious” Return of a Nickelodeon Classic

by The Fordham Ram
February 8, 2021
in Film And Television
0
A “Victorious” Return of a Nickelodeon Classic

It has been nearly seven years since the iconic program “Victorious” concluded its run on Nickelodeon, and millions have longed for its return ever since.

To the joy of many, in early November, streaming giant Netflix added “Victorious” to its ever-growing catalog.

The show, which ran from 2010 to 2013, follows high school sophomore Tori Vega’s (Victoria Justice) career at Hollywood Arts, a prestigious theater school.

After performing in place of her uptight sister, Trina Vega (Daniella Monet), during a showcase at Hollywood Arts, Tori is accepted into the school in the first episode. Tori’s beautiful voice blows the entire audience away, which leads the school to offer her a spot.

At first, Tori struggles to find her place, believing she’s almost too “normal” for the eccentric student body. However, with the help of musical sensation André Harris (Leon Thomas III), who becomes Tori’s confidant, she meets a great group of friends and goes on a journey of self-discovery towards inner confidence. Over the course of three seasons, Tori and her friends find themselves involved in endless shenanigans.

While audiences at the time mostly enjoyed Tori’s storyline, today’s generation is far more curious about her friends. Jade West (Elizabeth Gillies), the emo “mean” girl who constantly clashes with Tori, stands out as one of the most popular characters. Writers intended Jade to be the antagonist of the show, but her snarky attitude feels relatable today, perfectly fitting the gothic Billie Eilish type.

Her relationship with beloved “Victorious” heartthrob Beck Oliver (Evan Jogia) served as one of the brightest points of the show. Their on-and-off relationship gave the audience a couple they could not help but root for.

The presence of the endlessly bubbly Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande) lightened up the show and provided laughs. Both Robbie Shapiro (Matt Bennett), who cannot be found without his sarcastic puppet Rex, and Trina, who has an interesting and often frustrating set of skills, are also highlights.

“Victorious” cemented itself in pop culture history with its unique storylines and humorous dialogue.

The most humorous bits include Trina’s one-woman production of “Chicago,” Robbie’s brief tenure as chief of “Robarazzi,” André’s grandma’s fear of the entire world and Cat’s addiction to “Bibble.” The sheer ridiculousness of “Victorious” shaped an entire generation’s sense of humor.

Humor aside, the music of “Victorious” is just as strong. The songs aren’t generic pop melodies. “Make It Shine,” performed by Tori herself during the pilot, serves as the theme song and remains a catchy bop. Jade, Cat and Tori also perform multitudes of empowering anthems throughout the show, including “Beggin’ on Your Knees,” “Take a Hint” and “Freak the Freak Out.” The music played throughout “Victorious” found a home in thousands of teenagers’ playlists.

“Victorious,” however, isn’t just a musical comedy, it taught important, valuable lessons and shaped an entire generation’s childhood including mine.

When I was younger, I was a huge fan of everything Nickelodeon had to offer — whenever an upcoming episode of “Victorious” appeared on TeenNick, I would sprint to my television and watch for hours. When Netflix released the episodes, I found myself curled up in my room, watching them back-to-back once again.

A rewatch of “Victorious” served as a long-awaited trip down memory lane, bringing me back to the good old days of my childhood. Thousands of teenagers, all the way from middle school to college, watch “Victorious” as an escape to their childhood.

Along with its nostalgic aura, “Victorious” has always been a tale of pursuing your dreams and never giving up. All of the characters, especially Tori, pursue their goals with intensity and ambition. Tori always follows her passions and knows that she will turn out okay in the end. This is a mantra that all children should maintain.

Tags: netflixtaylor mascettaVictorious
ShareTweetShare
Next Post
Classic Review: The Western Escapism of “A Fistful of Dollars”

Classic Review: The Western Escapism of “A Fistful of Dollars”

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

What’s Up With the Champs?

What’s Up With the Champs?

2 years ago
Steinem’s Flawed View of Female Voters

Steinem’s Flawed View of Female Voters

2 years ago

Popular News

  • Learning from Nahko Bear

    Learning from Nahko Bear

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Further Consider Endowment in Light of Rankings

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Fighting to Keep His Brother’s Killer Behind Bars

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Free Online Bookkeeping Courses With Certificates

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 21 of The Best Landscape Hedge Ideas: #15 is Our Favorite!

    3761 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Connect with us

  • Advertise

The Fordham Ram • © 2021 • Privacy Policy • FLEX WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Editor’s Pick
    • Fashion
    • Film And Television
    • Food
    • Music
    • Review
    • Television
    • Theatre
    • Who’s That Kid
  • News
    • Academics
    • Admissions
    • Faculty & Administrative
    • Feature
    • Finance
    • Metro
    • Research
    • USG
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
    • Editorial
    • From The Desk
    • Letters To The Editor
    • Op-Ed
  • Sports
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Beyond The Scoreboard
    • Football
    • Rowing
    • Senior Profile
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Squash
    • Swimming And Diving
    • Tennis
    • Track And Field
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo
  • About Us

The Fordham Ram • © 2021 • Privacy Policy • FLEX WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In