An American public school like many others… at least on the surface. The hallways are filled with noisy students, athletes in football jackets, impeccable cheerleaders, nerds armed with books, and a seemingly immutable social hierarchy. But within these walls hides something unique: the Glee Club.

Just a few years ago, the Glee Club was a joke. Six completely different kids – a success-obsessed diva, a confused quarterback, a gay boy who was the victim of bullying, a soul singer with a big heart, a nerd in a wheelchair, and a goth girl – were the first to truly believe in it. A group born amidst ridicule, slushies in the face, sabotage from the Cheerios coach, and the constant threat of being disbanded.

Led by Professor Will Schuester and, later, supported by Coach Beiste, New Directions faced it all: bullying, family pressure, failure, and seemingly unattainable dreams. But they never gave up.

Now, New Directions is stronger than ever. They’ve found their voice—literally and figuratively. They’ve won Nationals, they’ve turned their rehearsal room into a safe haven for anyone who wants to be themselves. Sure, school is still full of tension, jealousies, and new challenges, but something has changed: Glee Club is no longer just a hobby for losers. It’s become a real family.

And right now… a new student is about to walk through the doors of McKinley High. Who knows what awaits her?