History Series / JulieAndThePhantoms

* HeyItsThatPlace; A notable aversion since you'd expect "Los Feliz High School" to be John Marshall High with the serial numbers filed off, but for once that much-filmed school doesn't appear and instead a more modern urban bulding was used in establishing shots.

''Julie and the Phantoms'' is a 2020 Creator/{{Netflix}} original series created by Dan Cross and David Hoge (and directed by Creator/KennyOrtega of ''Film/HighSchoolMusical'' and ''Film/{{Descendants}}'' fame) based on the 2011 Brazilian show ''Julie e os Fantasmas''.

It centers on Julie Molina (Madison Reyes), a teenage girl with a passion for music who stopped playing ever since her mother died. But when she meets three ghostly musicians — singer and guitarist Luke (Creator/CharlesGillespie), bassist Reggie (Creator/JeremyShada) and drummer Alex (Owen Joyner) — members of the 1990s band Sunset Curve who died on the night of their first big gig, Julie gains back her love of music and the three ghosts team up with her to become the band they never got to be while alive.

It centers on Julie Molina (Madison Reyes), a teenage girl with a passion for music who stopped playing ever since her mother died. But when she meets three ghostly musicians — singer and guitarist Luke (Charles Gillespie), bassist Reggie (Creator/JeremyShada) and drummer Alex (Owen Joyner) — members of the 1990s band Sunset Curve who died on the night of their first big gig, Julie gains back her love of music and the three ghosts team up with her to become the band they never got to be while alive.

'''''Julie and the Phantoms''''' is a 2020 Creator/{{Netflix}} original series created by Dan Cross and David Hoge (and directed by Creator/KennyOrtega of ''Film/HighSchoolMusical'' and ''Film/{{Descendants}}'' fame) based on the 2011 Brazilian show ''Julie e os Fantasmas''.

Now has a Character page.

--> '''Luke:''' We’re Sunset Curve.
--> '''Reggie:''' Tell your friends.

* AdultFear: During the titular song in "Unsaid Emily", we see flashbacks to [[spoiler: when Luke first ran away from home, which judging by the decorations in the background happened close to, or even on, Christmas. The montage continues with his parents missing him while he's gone, until it ends with them seeing the emergency lights flashing outside their window, and ''instantly'' break down, knowing what happened to their boy.]]

** In episode 5, Reggie finds out about the Film/StarWars prequels... and [[TheScrappy Jar Jar]].

The 9-episode first season was released on September 10, 2020. As of December 18, 2021, it has officially been cancelled and not picked up for a second season.

The 9-episode first season was released on September 10, 2020. It's unknown if it will be renewed for Season 2.

'''''Julie and the Phantoms''''' is a 2020 Creator/{{Netflix}} original series created by Dan Cross and David Hoge (and directed by Kenny Ortega of ''Film/HighSchoolMusical'' and ''Film/{{Descendants}}'' fame) based on the 2011 Brazilian show ''Julie e os Fantasmas''.

* RockIsAuthenticPopIsShallow: While Julie and the Phantoms are more pop rock than most versions of this trope (and much more so than Sunset Curve was) they are often placed in juxtaposition to Dirty Candy's bubblegum pop dance numbers. Dirty Candy are privileged commercial pop who cares more about costumes while Julie and the Phantoms are the soulful songwriters.

* SuperiorSuccessor: Julie to Bobby/Trevor, as the fourth band member. While Bobby only succeeded by stealing Luke's songs and the band's legacy, Julie is a talented songwriter in her own right and proves to be a much more loyal and committed band member.

** Carrie to Julie. Both are hard-working performers, the frontwomen of their respective groups and inherited a love of music from their parents. However, Carrie relies on her father's connections and wealth, doesn't write her own songs, and won't share the spotlight with other band members. Julie got to where she is based on her own work and talent, and the whole show is about her enabling the boys to be seen.
** Trevor/Bobby to Luke as the two most ambitious members of Sunset Curve. Luke is concerned with music itself, will keep creating even if people can't see him, and is fiercely loyal to those he loves. Meanwhile, Bobby cares more about fame, and steals his friend's work to get recognition for himself.
** Caleb to Julie. Both of them have unusual powers relating to ghosts and want the boys as part of their band. [[spoiler: However, Caleb's powers are based on control and dominance, and he'll wipe the boys out completely if they don't follow him; while Julie's connection with them is fuelled by love, and she's willing to lose them forever if it keeps them safe.]]
** Rose Molina and Emily Patterson. They both had musically talented children who end up performing together. But Rose encouraged Julie's gift and music brought them together, while Emily disapproved of Luke's playing and it drove them apart. For bonus points, Luke helps Julie reconnect with her mom (through Rose's song "Wake Up), while Julie helped Luke make peace with his parents (through "Unsaid Emily".)

* LoveInterests: Nick is this to Julie, and Willie to Alex.
** Later, Luke is this to Julie.

* RockIsAuthenticPopIsShallow: While Julie and the Phantoms are more pop rock than most versions of this trope (and much more so than Sunset Curve was) they are often placed in juxtaposition to Dirty Candy's bubblegum pop dance numbers. Somewhat played with in the second episode where Carrie says she worked really hard on her routine, but mostly it's played straight. Dirty Candy is the privileged commercial pop that cares more about costumes while Julie and the Phantoms are the soulful songwriters.

* TechnicianVsPerformer: Carrie's girl band Dirty Candy versus Julie and the Phantoms. Dirty Candy is perfectly choreographed, commercial and auto-tuned; while Julie and the Phantoms play and write their own songs, and often improvise when they're on stage.

* SuperiorSuccessor: Julie to Bobby/Trevor, as the fourth band member. While Bobby only succeeded by stealing Luke's songs and the band's legacy, Julie is a talented songwriter in her own right, proves to be loyal to the boys, and makes sure they get the credit they deserved.

* Rose Molina and Emily Patterson. They both had musically talented children, but Rose encouraged Julie's gift and music brought them together, while Emily disapproved of Luke's playing and it drove a wedge between them. For bonus points, Luke helps Julie reconnect with her mom after her death (through Rose's song "Wake Up), while Julie helped Luke make peace with his parents after his death (through his song "Unsaid Emily".)

* BettyAndVeronica: Julie has been pining over the sweet and popular Nick for years. But by the seventh episode she finds herself falling for the lovable rogue, ''dead'' rockstar Luke.

** Carrie to Julie. Both are hard-working performers, the frontwomen of their respective groups and inherited a love of music from their parents. However, Carrie relies on her father's connections and wealth, doesn't write her own songs, and can't stand to share the spotlight with other band members. Julie got to where she is based on her own work and talent, and the whole show is about her enabling the boys to be seen.

* TechnicianVsPerformer: Carrie's girl band Dirty Candy versus Julie and the Phantoms. Dirty Candy is perfectly choreographed and auto-tuned; while Julie and the Phantoms play and write their own songs, and often improvise when they're on stage.

** Carrie to Julie. Both are hard-working performers, the frontwomen of their respective groups and inherited a love of music from their parents. However, Carrie relies on her father's connections and wealth, doesn't write her own songs, and can't stand to share the spotlight with other band members. Julie gets to where she is based on her own work and talent, and the whole show is about her enabling the boys to be seen.
** Trevor/Bobby to Luke as the two most ambitious members of Sunset Curve. Luke is concerned with the music itself, will keep creating even if people can't see him, and is fiercely loyal to those he loves. Meanwhile, Bobby cares more about fame, and steals his friend's work to get recognition for himself.