The Next Step Season 5

Right now you can watch The Next Step Season 5 on and — and the writing holds up regardless of the format's reputation. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 57 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it in order — the character development is cumulative. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason The Next Step Season 5 keeps coming up in conversation. The look of The Next Step Season 5 gets people in the door, but the writing is what keeps them there. Since losing at Regionals, A-Troupe is once again the underdog, but that won’t deter them from getting back to the top. As many dancers leave to pursue their goals and dreams, former dance captain Emily steps in to take control of the studio. But her strict regime isn’t welcomed by everyone and the studio quickly divides into two. Victoria Baldesarra and Briar Nolet lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. The visual gags in The Next Step Season 5 reward close attention without ever depending on it. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

The Next Step Season 5 belongs on any best-of list regardless of format. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Victoria Baldesarra brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.