The docuseries following the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading squad has been renewed for a second season on Netflix.

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will continue to give viewers access to the iconic team and franchise.

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Season 2 will document the journey of the 2024-25 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, beginning with auditions and training camp, and follow the team throughout the NFL season, offering an in-depth look from tryouts to game days.

After premiering on June 20, 2024, the seven-episode docu-series made a strong debut on Netflix.

It ranked in the streamer’s Global Top 10 TV list for four consecutive weeks and stayed in the top 10 US TV shows for five weeks.

The series also entered the top 10 list in 27 different countries.

It is directed by Emmy Award winner Greg Whiteley who also worked on Cheer and Last Chance U.

The first season of the Netflix documentary series about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders was a huge hit with fans.

It lifted the lid on secrets and the life of the most famous cheerleading team in the United States.

The Netflix series provided insight into the intense journey to become a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC), detailing the tough selection process and immense pressure the recruits face.

One standout hopeful was Ariana McClure, a 24-year-old medical salesperson who has moved to Dallas with the goal of making the team after falling out of the previous year’s training camp.

The documentary highlighted the competitive nature of the auditions, where dancers must master challenging acrobatic routines and meet stringent physical requirements.

Each member is expected to maintain a consistent physique to fit into the iconic DCC uniform – a form-fitting ensemble of tiny shorts, crop top and cowboy boots.

The series also delved into the emotional and physical toll of training, highlighting the high standards and discipline required to perform flawlessly on match day.

Many viewers have expressed shock at the demands on the cheerleaders and the relatively low wages they receive.

In addition to intensive training, most of the women have other full-time jobs.

In the opening episode, Cowboys boss Charlotte Jones admits cheerleaders “don’t get paid much” – but says women on the team don’t join for the pay, rather to be part of something bigger than themselves.

In its first month on Netflix, the documentary series captivated not only viewers but also a music trend.

AC/DC’s classic hit ‘Thunderstruck’, featured prominently in the show, grew in popularity with 37 million streams on Spotify.

The excitement also extended to social media, with audio clips from the series being incorporated into nearly 10,000 TikTok posts, including creative content from popular accounts such as Duolingo and Savannah Bananas.

However, some critics found the series a “disturbing” watch and exposed the sport for being misogynistic.

“America’s Sweethearts is a troubling show on many levels, but the resilience of its women is impressive,” the Guardian said externally.

The Times’ Judy Berman wrote, externally: “At best, they are working athletes at the top of their sport; at worst, they are victims of a job market, a form of entertainment and a society in which misogyny is so deeply rooted. , it is often maintained of the women it oppresses.”

Jessica Grose wrote in the New York Times, externally: “If there is another season of the Netflix show, perhaps a more complete picture of the Cowboys cheerleading experience could force this elite institution to evolve, and that could allow more of these talented women to come to the conclusion that it is not worth the cost to create the team.”

The second season premieres in 2025.

The first season of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is available to watch on Netflix.

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