''Guidance'' is an American teen drama anthology
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for release on the
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streaming service. The first season of ''Guidance'' was released on October 18, 2015, with the second season released between November 14 to December 9, 2016, and the third and final season released on August 29, 2017.
Overview
The first season was released on October 18, 2015 and follows Miriam (
Amanda Steele
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) attending sessions with her guidance counselor Anna (
Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American actress. After beginning her career in television commercials at age three, she made her television debut in her first credited role on the Nickelodeon ser ...
) following the public release of scandalous photos of Miriam circulating around the school. Anna then investigates who released the photos and why.
The series was renewed for a second season which was released on November 14, 2016. The second season featured an entirely new cast and storyline – Hilary (
Arden Rose), an overachiever at Capital High who discovers that her perfect GPA is suffering, causing her to accuse the school's most beloved teacher of favoritism. The new guidance counselor (
Erica Dasher) launches an investigation.
The series was renewed for a third season which was released on August 28, 2017. Season 3, once again, features a new cast. The third season follows Faith (Dianne Doan), who is in mourning after the death for twin sister, Grace (also played by Doan) due to a fatal hit-and-run. Meanwhile Katina (
Monique Coleman
Adrienne Monique Coleman (born November 13, 1980) is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for her role as Taylor McKessie in the ''High School Musical'' movies.
Early life and education
Adrienne Monique Coleman was born in Orange ...
), the school's guidance counselor, "attempts to facilitate a school-wide mourning session" while investigating the circumstances of Grace's death and the tarnishing of her memory.
Cast
Season 1
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Michelle Trachtenberg
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as Anna
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Amanda Steele
Amanda Lynn Steele (born July 26, 1999) is an American video blogger, Model (person), model, Actor, actress, YouTuber and internet personality. She started her YouTube channel, MakeupByMandy24, in 2010. Steele is known for her beauty and fashion ...
as Miriam
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Taylor John Smith as Chip
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Graham Phillips as Roger
* Brooke Markham as Bridget
* Casimere Jollette as Linz
* Saidah Arrika Ekulona as Principal Walsh
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Matt Cohen as Jim
Season 2
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Erica Dasher as Alana Maynor
* Arden Rose as Hilary Lehane
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Chachi Gonzales as Brianna Wheeler
* David Gridley as Tyler James
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Ben J. Pierce as Smiley
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Leah Lewis as Liddy
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Diamond White as Layla
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Keean Johnson as Ozo
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Ryan Rottman as Kevin Ridley
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Eric Allan Kramer
Eric Allan Kramer (born March 26, 1962) is an American actor. He is known to television audiences for his roles as Scott Miller on AMC's '' Lodge 49'', Dave Rogers on ''The Hughleys'', and Bob Duncan on the Disney Channel sitcom '' Good Luck Cha ...
as Principal John Decost
Season 3
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Monique Coleman
Adrienne Monique Coleman (born November 13, 1980) is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for her role as Taylor McKessie in the ''High School Musical'' movies.
Early life and education
Adrienne Monique Coleman was born in Orange ...
as Katina Howard
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Dianne Doan
Dianne Doan (born September 8, 1990) is a Canadian actress. She is known for portraying Kora in season 7 of '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' and as the character of Mai Ling in Cinemax's ''Warrior''.
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Doan was born and raised in Abb ...
as Faith and Grace Park-Jensen
* Meg DeAngelis as Laurin Sweeney
* Amymarie Gaertner as Audrey March
* Megan Suri as Navi Gupta
* Crawford Collins as Scott Williams
* Marlon Young as Principal Sullivan
Episodes
Season 1 (2015)
Season 2 (2016)
Season 3 (2017)
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, tt5637544
2015 web series debuts
2017 web series endings
2010s American high school television series
2010s American teen drama television series
Awesomeness (company)
American teen drama web series
American television series about teenagers