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Hannah Montana is an American teen sitcom created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll, and Barry O'Brien for Disney Channel.
Plot
The series centers on Miley Stewart, portrayed by Miley Cyrus, a teenage girl living a double life, as famous pop singer Hannah Montana, an alter-ego she adopted, to be able to maintain the anonymity of living a "normal life" as a typical teenager. Stories deal with Miley's everyday struggles in coping with the social and personal issues of adolescence, while maintaining the added struggle of her concealed identity, which she sustains by wearing a blonde wig. Miley shares strong relationships with her brother, Jackson, and best friends, Lilly Truscott, and Oliver Oken, who also become aware of her secret. Cyrus's father, singer-songwriter, Billy Ray Cyrus, plays the fictional character's father Robby Ray, who works as the singer's manager. Overarching themes include the focus on family, friendships, the importance of music and discovering one's identity.
Why It's The Best of Both Worlds
- Memorable characters, good or bad, like Miley, Lilly, Oliver, Rico, Jackson, Robby Ray, etc.
- The songs are awesome, especially "Nobody's Perfect" and the theme song, "Best of Both Worlds". Also, the talent in Miley Cyrus voice is amazing.
- The theme song is also amazing.
- Talented actors and actresses, such as Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment, they did amazing jobs portraying their roles as Miley/Hannah Montana, and Lilly.
- Also, everyone did a great performance.
- Jon Cryer from Two and a Half Men guest-starred in episodes, “The Wheel Near My Bed (Keeps on Turnin')”, and, “I Am Mamaw, Hear Me Roar!”, as Ken Truscott. In fact, both Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment both guest starred on that show.
- Unfortunately, they both guest-starred in the bad seasons of Two and a Half Men.
- It launched a major singing career for Miley Cyrus. After the show ended, she started focusing on her singing career, and kept releasing awesome music.
- Miley Stewart is a great protagonist. As she is a very great friend, and most of the time being there for someone, when they need her.
- The supporting characters, Lilly, Jackson and Oliver are also likable.
- Noah Cyrus, Miley Cyrus’ little sister, made 6 guest appearances, including:
- "It's a Mannequin’s World"
- "O Say, Can You Remember The Words?"
- "Torn Between Two Hannahs"
- "Achy Jakey Heart (Part 2)"
- "Everybody Was Best Friend Fighting"
- "Love That Lets Go"
- It has two crossovers, with the first being with The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and That's So Raven, called, “That’s So Suite Life of Hannah Montana”, and the second, being with Wizards of Waverly Place, and The Suite Life on Deck, called “Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana”.
- Speaking of The Suite Life on Deck, the cast from that show guest appeared in “Super Girl”.
- Appropriate use of the laugh track.
- The series shows how hard it is to be a huge influencer, and trying to live a normal life.
- Lots of memorable episodes such as:
- "You Are So Sue-Able to Me"
- "Promma Mia";
- "He Could Be the One";
- "Super(stitious) Girl" (part of the awesome crossover special with Wizards of Waverly Place and The Suite Life on Deck, "Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana");
- "Judge Me Tender";
- "The Wheel Near My Bed (Keeps on Turnin')";
- "Miley Says Goodbye?"; (which ended season 3 on a high note)
- "It's the End of the Jake as We Know It";
- "Love That Lets Go";
- "I'll Always Remember You";
- Great premise.
- It is considered one of Disney Channel's best shows due to its popularity, quality writing and effort put into this show. It also spawned a very nice fan base.
- It has a movie called "Hannah Montana: The Movie". Which is also decent.
- The show ended greatly with the finale, “Wherever I Go”, being touching!
Bad Qualities
- Some bad episodes such as:
- "We're All on This Date Together" (which ended season 2 on a sour note)
- "Killing Me Softly With His Height";
- "Papa's Got a Brand New Friend";
- "Knock Knock Knockin' on Jackson's Head";
- "You Give Lunch a Bad Name";
- "Once, Twice, Three Times Afraidy";
- "B-B-B-Bad to the Chrome";
- "Uptight (Oliver's All Right)";
- "Come Fail Away";
- "California Screamin'";
- All of Miley's friends, especially Lilly, can be extremely selfish, and never have Miley's back, when she needs them. Even Jackson sometimes has Miley's back, and that is saying SO MUCH.
- The laugh track is overused sometimes.
- The acting can sometimes be over the top.
- Some unlikable characters, especially Jackson and Rico.
- Some of the jokes are not funny, they can sometimes come off as very mean-spirited.
- Oliver is no longer a main character in season 4, although he does have 2 special cameos.
- Miley can sometimes be a horrible friend.
- The show didn't translate to HD till the final season.
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Reception
The series received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. However, it has been recognized as a "guilty pleasure" by several media outlets. The show's instant success is widely credited with the launch of the younger Cyrus's career, and her establishment as a teen idol. However, as she continued to develop an increasingly provocative image as the series progressed, the series has received criticism, for appearing to be a negative influence on its younger audience. It sits a 7.1/10 on TV.com, whereas having a 5.1/10 on IMDb.