ALEX & CO. is an Italian sitcom featuring high schooler Alex (Leonardo Cecchi) and his friends Emma, Christian, Sam, and Nicole. The series begins on the first day of high school as viewers learn that Alex's friend, Nicole, has realized she has romantic feelings for him. Before the day is over, they'll both make new friends and a tight knit group of five will be formed. As the gang learns what it takes to succeed in high school, they also discover their mutual love for music and decide to form a band.