8.5Season 3 • Episode 13
LatestFlorida, 2000: with his Hollywood prospects on the upswing, Dwayne makes good on a promise to his family; as the Johnsons reflect on how far they've come, Dwayne can't help wondering if there's something bigger for him on the horizon
As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he takes a comedic look back at his extraordinary life through the outrageous stories of his family and youth that shaped him into the man he is today. He explores his childhood years living amid influential wrestling icons while his dad rose to fame in the business, his rebellious teenage years attending high school in Pennsylvania, and his football years teamed up with powerhouse players at the University of Miami. In his telling, Johnson explains that while his experiences have been larger than life, he remains a down-to-earth guy who still relates to the American people.
Acting
Three Dwaynes and somehow they all nail his eyebrow raise.
Production
The wrestling cameos are chef's kiss for smarks.
Writing
Meta framing device is genuinely clever sitcom structure.
Creators
Nahnatchka Khan, Jeff Chiang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nahnatchka Khan created this after Fresh Off the Boat, continuing her niche: immigrant family comedies where the dad is kind of a lovable disaster.
The real Rocky Johnson died during production; Season 2's tribute episode uses archival footage of him watching early cuts.
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