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The five-week live event premieres on Tuesday, Jan. 20
By Amanda Richards and Chris Hudspeth
Jan. 16
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The iconic talent competition show that launched a generation of stars returns. Who's next? Your vote decides. (Live event in English.)
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Who’s WhoIn the finale, the power shifts to the audience — every vote comes from viewers.By Amanda RichardsFeb. 16
ExplainerThe outcome was decided by fans at home using Netflix’s new voting feature.By Amanda RichardsFeb. 18
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SEASON 1
Episode 1The Search BeginsThe competition kicks off with head-to-head matchups in juniors music, dance, variety and music group. Champions from each category advance to Week 2.
Episode 2From Challenger to ChampionHead-to-head matchups continue in the juniors variety, comedy, variety and music solo categories. The field of champions is set for Week 2.
Episode 3Meet Your CompetitionThe search continues as returning champions in the music group, juniors music, variety and dance categories face a lineup of new challengers.
Episode 4Vote With Your RemoteThe competition heats up. Fresh challengers step into the spotlight in the music solo, variety, comedy and juniors variety categories.
Episode 5Challenge AcceptedSparks fly as the competition resumes. New hopefuls face champions from the music solo, dance, juniors music and variety categories.
Episode 6Defend Your CrownA big night of dazzling performances in the music group, juniors variety, comedy and variety categories propels the competition forward.
Episode 7Semi-Final: Night 1On a night of high-stakes head-to-head matchups, champions in dance, juniors variety, music solo and variety lock in their spots in the finals.
Episode 8Semi-Final: Night 2Four coveted spots in the finals are up for grabs as champions defend their titles in the juniors music, comedy, music group and variety categories.
Episode 9The FinalsA single winner emerges when eight champions go head-to-head for the grand cash prize in a show-stopping finale.
Recaps
News“This is the real magic right here.”By Michael EhrlichFeb. 19- ExplainerThe outcome was decided by fans at home using Netflix’s new voting feature.By Amanda RichardsFeb. 18
- Who’s WhoIn the finale, the power shifts to the audience — every vote comes from viewers.By Amanda RichardsFeb. 16
What To WatchFrom a talent competition to TV and film.By Ashley LeeJan. 20
NewsThe iconic talent competition premieres live on Netflix on Jan. 20.By Michael EhrlichJan. 16- NewsThe five-week live event premieres on Tuesday, Jan. 20By Amanda Richards and Chris HudspethJan. 16
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