Inspired by the real-life band The Runarounds, a new coming-of-age musical drama series is now available for streaming exclusively on Prime Video. The show follows five recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, as they form a rock band and pursue their dreams of musical stardom.
The series was created by Jonas Pate, known for his work on Outer Banks, and features a cast composed of musicians. “The Runarounds” includes original songs performed by the cast’s real-life band, with lead singles such as “Funny How The Universe Works” and “Senior Year.”
All eight episodes are currently accessible to viewers with a Prime Video subscription. Prime Video is part of an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. There are also discounted memberships for young adults and those receiving qualifying government assistance. New users can access a 30-day free trial.
Prime Video allows streaming on various devices including smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles, and smart TVs. Episodes can be downloaded for offline viewing on iOS, Android, and Fire devices.
The main cast includes William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock, and Jesse Golliher. Additional cast members are Maximo Salas, Kelley Pereira, Marley Aliah, Mark Wystrach, Brooklyn Decker, Hayes MacArthur, and Shea Pritchard.
For viewers interested in similar content on Prime Video, there are other coming-of-age stories like The Summer I Turned Pretty and Dear Zoe as well as music dramas such as Daisy Jones & The Six.
According to information about the service (https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime), Prime Video offers thousands of movies and series along with Amazon Original titles such as The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Fallout.
“The Runarounds” tells the story of young musicians united by their passion for music as they navigate love and rivalry while seeking their big break in the industry.
