Review: Ryan Phillippe in Amazon’s Surprisingly Sweet Teen Grease Monkey Drama

In Amazon’s “Motorheads,” you might catch yourself feeling like you’re not entirely sure where to focus. The show’s premiere, directed by Neil Burger, can be a bit overwhelming with its character introductions and plot developments. But don’t worry, they’re here to help you out with blaring musical cues that set the mood and lines loaded with exposition. For example, a girl tells her boyfriend about his recently deceased mom, just in case he forgot. And if that’s not enough to grab your attention, the soundtrack features popular hits from Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, and Olivia Rodrigo.

If you’re a fan of adolescent drama served with a side of “The Fast and the Furious,” then “Motorheads” might just be your speed. The series, created by John A. Norris of “All American” fame, follows a group of high schoolers in a small Rust Belt town working on restoring and racing sports cars. Starring Ryan Phillippe and Michael Cimino from “Love, Victor,” this show delivers a surprisingly sweet take on the teen grease monkey genre. So buckle up and get ready for some heartwarming, high-speed action when “Motorheads” hits Prime Video on Tuesday, May 20th.