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Season 1 – The Republic of Sarah

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The bucolic tranquility of Greylock, N.H., is upended when a massive vein of coltan, an incredibly valuable mineral used in tech, is discovered under the town. Lydon Industries swoops in with plans to extract the mineral and wipe Greylock off the map. With her friends and family in danger of losing their homes, rebellious high school teacher Sarah Cooper vows to stop Lydon's bulldozers. Sarah enlists her friends in the fight, but there seems to be no way to stop the town's impending demise -- until Sarah proposes an oddly intriguing solution: Greylock could declare independence. If Sarah and her friends can convince the town to vote for independence, Greylock would gain international sovereignty and could protect its land for good. After a federal judge agrees that Greylock isn't -- and never was -- part of the United States, the town becomes a new nation. Now, Sarah and her allies must confront an even more daunting task and build a country from scratch.
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Caroline Framke Variety 06/14/2021
The balancing act between all the intersecting storylines is solid, if perfunctory. With that many characters, and an extraordinary amount of plot to burn through in every episode, not everyone gets enough to do. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 07/14/2021
3/5
It's built on a cool premise and puts extra effort into world-building, but even though we're located in an interesting time and place, this drama feels a bit colorless. Go to Full Review Esme Mazzeo Tell-Tale TV 06/16/2021
3/5
Sarah is brave and a little bit quirky and she can definitely handle a classroom full of obnoxious teenagers. But leading a small nation and a new TV show is a lot to ask. It's sad to type this, but she fails both tasks judging from the pilot alone. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 06/15/2021
Has its charms, but the premise is unsustainable. Go to Full Review Lacy Baugher Culturess 06/14/2021
The Republic of Sarah is something entirely new and I can say with absolute honesty that there's nothing else quite like it onscreen at the moment. But as original as its premise might be, how long can this possibly continue? Go to Full Review Glenn Garvin Reason Online 06/14/2021
The Republic of Sarah treats ideas as fashion accessories. And anybody who remembers bellbottoms or saddle shoes knows what happens to those. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/20/2022 Once again, the viewing public crazy about a unique show that the critics pan with unctuous and elitist, supercilious arrogance. Who cares if the plot cannot be projected to a forecasted and sustainable finish? The basic premise is absolutely exhilarating, and relationships in this microcosm of a brave new world are compelling. Whoever is paying the critics for their opinions are clearly wasting their money. This gem should be right up there with the classic shows of Northern Exposure, China Beach, Longmire .... all of which were originally panned, most likely because they were too well thought out, and too ground-breaking for the corporate minds to comprehend. So glad I recorded all episodes. See more 11/15/2021 Enfin une série de politique fiction sur la réalisation concrete d'une cité citoyenne. Parfaite introduction aux problématiques régaliennes et à celles d'un élu de proximité, le tout sans violence d'armes à feu ni sexe, et loin des complots perfides. Un grand bol d'air frais pour l'image déconsidérée du rôle des politiques, lorsque les citoyens s'en emparent. See more 11/14/2021 Love the storyline and the characters. Looking forward to next season. See more 10/12/2021 "The Republic of Sarah" casting, storyline, acting and music blend, all rise to the level of a perfect pitch Pentatonix' harmony to form a masterpiece of emotionally driven, yet logical, relationships and conclusions. The main character, high school teacher Sarah Cooper played by Stella Baker -- and her juxtaposition to everyone in town when she is voted their leader -- hits all the right notes of a great Merlot on the way to sharing one real life truth after another, one scene revealing pearl in an oyster, at a time. It's just too bad it only lasted One frickin' Season. I'll be telling everyone I can about this small northern town attempting to become a country, while proving that, the good of the many outweigh the good of the few, even to the detriment of personal interest. The CW Network is not scheduling a second season and cold shame on them for that!. By the end of episode 13, I was smiling, laughing, shouting, and crying. Excellent, excellent job: Stella Baker, Luke Mitchell, Megan Follows, Hope Lauren, Nia Holloway and crew! Deserves a 6th Star if they had such a thing. -Ladner Morse See more 08/24/2021 I'm really enjoying this series. It's an original concept with strong actors, interesting story and I look forward to watching it each week. Hoping it gets a renewal for Season 2. See more 07/08/2021 Love the concept! So many shows are remakes and this is genuinely a fresh idea. Love the dynamics between the townspeople, everyone has a story and there's so much to unravel. In addition to the fascinating concept of building a country from scratch this has all the drama and character development we know and love from the CW! Stella Baker and Luke Mitchell are excellent! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Stella Baker

Sarah Cooper

Luke Mitchell

Danny Cooper

Megan Follows

Ellen Cooper

Hope Lauren

Corinne Dearborn

Nia Holloway

Amy "AJ" Johnson

Ian Duff

Grover Simms

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 14, 2021 Pilot The bucolic tranquility of Greylock, New Hampshire, is upended when a massive vein of an incredibly valuable mineral is discovered under the town. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 21, 2021 Power Sarah is faced with her first major challenge as a leader when Greylock's power is shut off; Bella pushes boundaries with her dad when it comes to spending time with Tyler and Sarah. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 28, 2021 The Lines Between Us When the governor of New Hampshire closes Greylock's borders, Sarah calls on Bella, Tyler and Maya to help her solve the problem; Corinne pushes Danny to reveal a secret that he's been keeping from everyone. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 5, 2021 In Us We Trust When Sarah discovers that everyone in Greylock is being charged foreign transaction fees, she enlists her friends to help her create her own currency; Grover shares with Danny what really happened to Corinne after he left. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 12, 2021 The Criminals It Deserves With Lydon's workers causing problems, Sarah drafts an executive order to help protect Greylock's residents; Grover introduces Danny to a new friend, but they have more in common than Danny realizes; Maya feels abandoned. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 19, 2021 A Show of Hands After a damaging magazine article is written about Sarah, she realizes that it's time for Greylock to create a more representative government; with an election open to anyone, Danny, Maya, AJ, and Corinne take a shot at the four available seats. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 26, 2021 Sanctuary Greylock's fledgling congress must decide their immigration policy now that new people want to immigrate; Sarah and Danny face someone from their past and have different reactions to the visitor. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 2, 2021 The Perfect Conditions for Disaster After an unexpected snowstorm leaves Greylock stranded with no plows, Sarah and the town come up with a creative plan to clear the roads; during the storm, Sarah gets two unexpected guests and tries to figure out how to navigate both circumstances. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 9, 2021 Sons and Daughters When Corrine confides in Sarah about what happened with Danny, Corinne also admits that she needs Sarah's help with something she has always questioned; Sarah confronts Danny about what happened, leaving Danny to make a decision about his future. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 16, 2021 From Simple Sources Greylock is threatened with a massive flood as unseasonably warm weather melts the snow from the recent blizzard; knowing Greylock will be underwater in hours, Sarah must ask for help from the last person she wants to rely on -- Paul. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 23, 2021 Pledge Allegiance Sarah and Paul start to make headway in their relationship; Ellen surprises everyone by coming home earlier than expected; Danny accidentally makes things harder for Corinne, leaving her with a tough choice about some of the people in her life. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 30, 2021 Two Imposters When Danny shares good news about Greylock's finances, Sarah winds up in a debate that traps her between her two closest friends; Bella and Tyler get creative with each of their school projects. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 6, 2021 The Last Rabbit Sarah is offered the chance for Greylock to receive international recognition but at a great personal cost; Danny offers to help Corinne with her legal problems, but Corinne asks for something he wasn't expecting. Details

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Season Info

Director
Yangzom Brauen, P.J. Pesce, Catriona McKenzie, Rachel Raimist, Erica Dunton, Megan Follows, Kat Candler
Executive Producer
Jeffrey Paul King, Marc Webb, Mark Martin, Leo Pearlman, Jeff Grosvenor
Screenwriter
Megan Follows, Jeffrey Paul King, Debra Fordham, Katie Wech, Kevin A. Garnett, Franki Butler, Jessica Mena Esteves, Anna Mackey
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (L|D)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 14, 2021