5.831 minSeason 5 • Episode 8
LatestDespite having a bullseye on his back, Spencer refuses to back down in his fight for the league's players. Joe embraces a new state of mind as he finds peace with himself. Julie encourages Charles to take care of unfinished business. Ricky decides to strike out on his own with his latest project. Reggie takes the next step in his career, with some encouragement from Vernon.
Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.
Acting
Dwayne Johnson actually acts here — vulnerable, funny, surprisingly raw.
Production
Miami looks expensive. Every pool, car, and suit screams HBO budget.
Writing
Sports business jargon so dense you'll feel like you passed the bar.
Creator
Stephen Levinson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Creator Stephen Levinson was Mark Wahlberg's producing partner — the show pulls from real athlete entourage stories and financial horror tales.
John David Washington filmed this while still trying to prove himself separate from his father's legacy — his Ricky Jerret desperation mirrored his own career hustle. LIGHT: His character's draft anxiety scenes hit different knowing this.
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