# Austin & Ally (2011)

> A teen songwriter partners with an impulsive internet-famous singer, and their friendship is tested as his fame takes off.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/32454

## Facts

- Seasons: 4
- Episodes: 87
- Episode runtime: 25 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: comedy, family
- Created by: Heath Seifert, Kevin Kopelow
- Network: Disney Channel
- Cast: Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez, Calum Worthy, Cameron Jebo, Becky G, Maddie Ziegler, Devan Leos
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1830491/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: breezy, playful, warm, upbeat, sincere

## What critics say

Audience reception is negative overall, with the series' appeal swinging sharply between seasons, its strongest run being the second season.

## Synopsis

Austin & Ally (2011-2016) is an American Disney Channel teen sitcom created by Heath Seifert and Kevin Kopelow for Disney Channel. Ross Lynch plays Austin Moon, an impulsive overnight internet sensation who gains sudden fame after singing a song written by Ally Dawson, played by Laura Marano, a shy and conservative young songwriter. Their partnership is the engine of the show: Austin wants to ride his new notoriety, Ally wants her songs heard on her own terms, and the two keep colliding over how to manage a career that is growing faster than they can handle. Raini Rodriguez plays Trish De la Rosa, Ally's sister and a sharp-tongued confidante, and Calum Worthy plays Dez Wade, Austin's loyal and goofy best friend. Each episode is a self-contained romp of rehearsals, mishaps, music performances and small schemes, unfolding across four seasons in a broadly sunny, upbeat California-style world. The tone is breezy, warm and playful, with a sincere undercurrent about friendship and creative self-belief. Fans of Hannah Montana, Zoey 101 and Girl Meets World will find a similar mix of youthful ambition, musical numbers and gentle family-friendly comedy.

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