American High’s ‘Minimum Wage’ Lands Netflix Series Order (EXCLUSIVE)

Apr 30, 2026 9:30am PT American High’s ‘Minimum Wage’ Lands Netflix Series Order (EXCLUSIVE)

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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. Since launching in May 2024, the original “Minimum Wage” shorts have drawn over 30 million views across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

American High’s ‘Minimum Wage’ Lands Netflix Series Order (EXCLUSIVE)

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