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The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler

  • Episode aired Sep 23, 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 29m
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Lucas Hedges and Kaitlyn Dever in The Premise (2021)
The Premise: The Ballad Of Jesse Wheeler
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A pop megastar returns to his high school to pledge a donation to build a new library, but instead promises to have sex with the school's valedictorian as an academic achievement prize.A pop megastar returns to his high school to pledge a donation to build a new library, but instead promises to have sex with the school's valedictorian as an academic achievement prize.A pop megastar returns to his high school to pledge a donation to build a new library, but instead promises to have sex with the school's valedictorian as an academic achievement prize.

  • Director
    • B.J. Novak
  • Writer
    • B.J. Novak
  • Stars
    • Lucas Hedges
    • Kaitlyn Dever
    • O'Shea Jackson Jr.
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
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    • Director
      • B.J. Novak
    • Writer
      • B.J. Novak
    • Stars
      • Lucas Hedges
      • Kaitlyn Dever
      • O'Shea Jackson Jr.
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
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    The Premise: The Ballad Of Jesse Wheeler
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    The Premise: The Ballad Of Jesse Wheeler

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    Lucas Hedges
    Lucas Hedges
    • Jesse Wheeler
    Kaitlyn Dever
    Kaitlyn Dever
    • Abbi Miller
    O'Shea Jackson Jr.
    O'Shea Jackson Jr.
    • Cooper
    George Wallace
    George Wallace
    • Principal Wallace
    Grace Song
    Grace Song
    • Susie Xu
    Brendan Scannell
    Brendan Scannell
    • Caleb Rose
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Mr. Holmes
    Julia Goldani Telles
    Julia Goldani Telles
    • Kailey
    Devin Sidell
    Devin Sidell
    • Assistant Principal
    Megan Truong
    • Kelly Kim
    Lily Liu
    • Susie's Mom
    Emeily Flyr
    • Alyssa
    • (as Emily Flyr)
    Andy Cohen
    Andy Cohen
    • Andy Cohen
    Michael Graziadei
    Michael Graziadei
    • Pastor Jack
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    • Director
      • B.J. Novak
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      • B.J. Novak
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    7/10

    Pretty good

    A pop megastar returns to his high school to pledge a donation to build a new library, but instead promises to have sex with the school's valedictorian as an academic achievement prize. This was actually a pretty entertaining episode, even if it's a slightly unrealistic episode. You can't turn around from being a terrible student to a valedictorian in 2 weeks' time. However, it was funny to see the students suddenly motivated to be the best. The cast is great, especially Kaitlyn Dever. Despite its ridiculousness, there were a couple of softer parts that pulled at the heartstrings. Overall, it is better than episode 1, but not even close to episode 2. However, it does a good job of balancing comedy and drama.
    • solojere
    • May 7, 2025
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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • FX Productions
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      29 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
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      • 2.00 : 1

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