What's new
The social media hit American High Shorts has made its official transition to long-form streaming. The workplace comedy series Minimum Wage debuted on Netflix on October 26, 2026. Audiences in the United States, Germany, and various supported global regions can stream the mockumentary show with an active Netflix subscription.
About the series
Developed by Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps alongside executive producer Axelle Azoulay, Minimum Wage expands upon the original short-form internet project created by American High. The story tracks a crew of teenagers employed at a local pizzeria who attempt to balance high school life with the daily demands of their jobs. Their shifts frequently spiral into disorder due to demanding work policies, difficult customers, and interpersonal squabbles.
The narrative arc begins with the restaurant's owner visiting the location to assess daily operations while deciding whether to sell the business or maintain its operations.
What to expect
The ensemble brings back original performers from the digital shorts alongside an established comedy lead:
- Randall Park as Terry Sylvester, the owner of the pizzeria business.
- Aidan Micho as Aidan.
- Grace Reiter as Grace.
- Hyde Healy as Hyde.
- Julia DiCesare as Julia.
- Luke Burke as Luke.
- Ryan Micho as Ryan.
- Tommy Armstrong as Tommy.
Although 28 episodes were ordered for the series, the initial Season 1 release features 14 episodes. Each episode features a brief runtime, generally lasting between 12 and 20 minutes. Regarding the premiere date for the final 14 episodes, it is Not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: netflix new series release - BingNews · Published October 29, 2026 · Photo by Live Richer on Unsplash
