It Up - Season 2: Shake
: On Rotten Tomatoes , Season 2 holds high audience scores, often reaching above 80%. Episode-specific ratings on IMDb typically range from 6.6 to 7.7/10, with "Camp It Up" being a fan favorite.
: Reviewers on Common Sense Media praise the "charming dance elements" but often criticize the "snarky attitudes" and materialistic themes portrayed by the lead characters. Shake It Up - Season 2
: Supporting characters see more screen time, with Ty attempting a rapping career, Deuce navigating relationship hurdles at his new job, and Gunther and Tinka becoming more integrated with the main group. : On Rotten Tomatoes , Season 2 holds
: The season heavily focuses on the evolving bond between CeCe and Rocky, including a major storyline where they risk being kicked off Shake It Up, Chicago during a chaotic reality show audition. : Supporting characters see more screen time, with
The reception is largely polarized between its target tween audience and adult reviewers:
: Interestingly, the show itself addresses criticism in the episode "Review It Up," where an entertainment blogger gives the fictional Shake It Up, Chicago a "C-" grade, mirroring some of the real-world critical reception of the series.