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Netflix Orders One Large Pizza and 28 Episodes of Minimum Wage
Jeremy Garelick expands the American High Shorts viral series.
By Brookie McIlvaine
May 13, 2026
Minimum Wage: What Is American High Shorts? New Series Explained - Netflix Tudum
Grab a slice of Minimum Wage, a new pizzeria-set 28-episode series from Jeremy Garelick (The Break-Up, The Wedding Ringer, The Hangover, Murder Mystery 2, Pizza Movie, Rolling Loud).
Minimum Wage is based on the breakout American High Shorts short-form series of the same name, which has drawn over 30 million views across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram since launching in May 2024. The new show will deliver the original’s signature rapid-fire, short-form rhythm and comedy style.
Peruse the menu of everything there is to know about Minimum Wage.
What is Minimum Wage about?
An overwhelmed group of teenagers struggles to run a local pizzeria while juggling school, a manic boss, and minimum wage salaries. The stakes are low, and the pressure is immense.
What is American High Shorts?
American High Shorts is a production company that specializes in sketch comedy and low-budget films set in high school. Since launching on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat in October 2022, the original American High Shorts have drawn over 7 billion views and become a touchstone for Gen Z culture, known for their kinetic energy, improvisational feel, and eerily accurate portrait of teenage chaos.
Who is in the cast of Minimum Wage?
The series features cast members from the original American High Shorts:
- Aidan Micho
- Grace Reiter
- Hyde Healy
- Julia Dicesare
- Luke Burke
- Ryan Micho
- Tommy Armstrong
Who else is involved in Minimum Wage?
American High produces the series. Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps showrun, write, and executive produce alongside Axelle Azoulay.
What other teen shows are available on Netflix in the meantime?
Netflix has an expansive slate of tween- and teen-friendly titles, from heartfelt coming-of-age stories to global favorites. Recent standouts include Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, Geek Girl, Finding Her Edge, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Salish & Jordan Matter, Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs, and the upcoming Victorious spin-off Hollywood Arts.
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