Former football stars navigate the cutthroat business of sports with gritty drama, broad humor, and feel-good pulp.
Campy and pulpy, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Max.
It stays inside its TV-MA, with moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.
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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.
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