Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues

The whole thing came across as a bit beggy.

Im Tom Brady the greatest please follow my team.

As a neutral watching he did not come across in the best light.

Within the first scene I found my self telling the camera man to sort the focus out.

And I was not a fan of the stalker camera man mode peering over shoulders.

For me it was a distraction.

The whole thing felt disjointed and if it wasn't for the fact I was a fan it would have been difficult to follow the narrative.

The bit with Jay was good and I would have like to have seen more of the history, the part about the zulus was very good.

The two female Stewart were for me the highlight and there chemistry really translated well on the camera.

Sukh was also a great addition but personally I found Joe to have the personality of a used dish cloth.

I well say the fans they did follow were all singular and I would like to have seen more of the comradery of groups or family's that follow the club.

On a whole it was watchable but could have been better.

The womens team should have featured, the foundation should have featured and the work being done in the community.

Too much Tom Brady and not enough heart and soul of Birmingham.

The Blues documentary was excellent - had some concerns prior to watching as there have already been quite a few football documentaries. It had good balance and gave some insight at what went on behind the scenes (though I thought they could have showed more comments / input from other senior management and other players.

Could have dedicated a few mins to Juke too.

Episode 3 was quite sad - especially when highlighting the playing similarities using TV footage of Jay and his Dad.

Fantastic build-up! The narrative effectively highlights the lows and errors, showcasing a journey of growth and redemption. The way challenges are addressed and rectified adds depth to the story, making it engaging and relatable. A powerful reminder of resilience and the importance of learning from one's mistakes.

Moreover, the characters are well-developed and their struggles resonate on a personal level. The author skillfully intertwines moments of tension with resolution, creating a balanced rhythm that keeps readers hooked. The insights into human emotions and the journey towards improvement elevate the overall message, making it both inspiring and thought-provoking.

As a blues fan, I'm biased. But this is a professionally shot and edited documentary. It's not a low budget cash grab. I think this would suit any and all football fans rivalling the Wrexham and Sunderland documentaries. It's open and honest, revealing of course the aim for the American owners is personal profit, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. The relationship can be mutually beneficial. I'm keen for more in the years to come.

Steven Knight is a great storyteller. I love the way he's entwined Brady's mental toughness with the "toughness" of a working class city, Peaky Blinders ( Link to the Zulus who "took on "racisim in 1970's) and the winning mentality Knighthead are looking to instill. Birmingham being multi cultural has important role to play in the increasingly divise world we live in. The Brady12 brand will ensure this continues.