American High’s ‘Minimum Wage’ Lands Netflix Series Order (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix has ordered 28 episodes of 'Minimum Wage,' a short-form workplace comedy from American High, based on a viral digital series. The show, set in a local pizza shop, follows teenagers juggling work, school, and low wages, with each episode running about 12.5 minutes. It marks the latest example of Netflix adapting digital content into a series, following similar moves with creators like Shane Gillis and Ms. Rachel.
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Home TV News Apr 30, 2026 9:30am PT American High’s ‘Minimum Wage’ Lands Netflix Series Order (EXCLUSIVE) By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest Starz Orders Black Rodeo Drama Series Set in Southeast Texas 2 hours ago ‘Scrubs’ and ‘Shifting Gears’ Renewed at ABC, Rachel Bloom Pilot ‘Do You Want Kids?’ Not Moving Forward 2 hours ago American High’s ‘Minimum Wage’ Lands Netflix Series Order (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago See All Courtesy Image American High is partnering with Netflix to bring their viral short-form series “Minimum Wage” to the streamer. Variety has learned exclusively that Netflix has given “Minimum Wage” a 28 episode order, with the show set to launch on Netflix later this year. Each episode will run approximately 12.5 minutes.
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