The professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.The professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.The professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.
- Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys
- 7 wins & 34 nominations total
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The decision to cancel the show is still mindbogglng to me. I thought they received positive reviews from critics and fans.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the show. I might be biased as I'm a big Lakers' fan. But I think the combinaton of well established stars (Reilly, Brody, Clarke) and the least known ones did work. I really like Quincy Isaiah acting as Magic, it's perfect. The different pace between first and second season might be confusing but it's not a major flaw. The cinematography is also very good and it fits the narrative of the show. It's Lakers, 1980's Lakers, the showtime.
Again, I'm still annoyed with the show cancellation. I thought there could be more saucy stories or plots to be developed in the following seasons.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the show. I might be biased as I'm a big Lakers' fan. But I think the combinaton of well established stars (Reilly, Brody, Clarke) and the least known ones did work. I really like Quincy Isaiah acting as Magic, it's perfect. The different pace between first and second season might be confusing but it's not a major flaw. The cinematography is also very good and it fits the narrative of the show. It's Lakers, 1980's Lakers, the showtime.
Again, I'm still annoyed with the show cancellation. I thought there could be more saucy stories or plots to be developed in the following seasons.
Very entertaining. Offbeat direction and exaggerated characters keep it full of surprises. Forget trying to compare it to reality or searching for a political stance; it's just fast paced fun and entertainment. Just relax and enjoy it.
Maybe the best sports show I've ever watched. Wonderfully written and wildly entertaining.
The first season was fantastic and I was so excited for the second, but obviously highly disappointed to see how they had to end it.
So much garbage out there and something so fantastic gets canceled?
This shows the absolute lack of foresight to see ratings beyond the now.
This could have been a classic for the ages that would be watched over and over like Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones but in the sports genre.
The casting and writing are all top-notch. I recommended this show to anyone that will listen.
Best thing they put out since Game of Thrones.
HBO=Has Been Organization.
The first season was fantastic and I was so excited for the second, but obviously highly disappointed to see how they had to end it.
So much garbage out there and something so fantastic gets canceled?
This shows the absolute lack of foresight to see ratings beyond the now.
This could have been a classic for the ages that would be watched over and over like Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones but in the sports genre.
The casting and writing are all top-notch. I recommended this show to anyone that will listen.
Best thing they put out since Game of Thrones.
HBO=Has Been Organization.
I don't know if every detail is correct and I don't care. This show is FUN. The depiction of jerry west is hysterical; I wouldn't be surprised if jerry has already sued the show. I never rooted for the Lakers though I always admired their style. This series takes you back to a time when sports was about competition and fun and not about slogans on the court.
I don't understand the negative reviews. John C Riley kills it!!
I came into this with really no expectations at all.
I wasn't excited and a bit skeptical.
But so far I'm loving it.
The guy who plays Jerry West really shines as well and somewhat hilarious.
And breaking the fourth wall was a genius idea.
10 times better than watching the lakers this season, 9/10.
I came into this with really no expectations at all.
I wasn't excited and a bit skeptical.
But so far I'm loving it.
The guy who plays Jerry West really shines as well and somewhat hilarious.
And breaking the fourth wall was a genius idea.
10 times better than watching the lakers this season, 9/10.
Did you know
- TriviaExecutive producer Adam McKay and Will Ferrell had been producing partners for 25 years, until 2019 when their partnership and friendship ended abruptly, because Ferrell had his heart set on playing Jerry Buss in the series, then in development. McKay agreed, casting Ferrell in the role, before changing his mind and casting John C. Reilly (who worked with Ferrell and McKay on Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Step Brothers (2008) and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)) instead without telling Ferrell. Ferrell was furious and ended their business relationship; McKay thought their falling out would last several months before realizing that Ferrell was far more hurt than McKay thought he would be and told Vanity Fair in November 2021 that Ferrell "will never talk to me again."
- GoofsKareem Abdul-Jabar is seen drinking beer with his teammates after the Lakers win the Western Conference Final in 1980. Jabar is a Muslim and Muslims are forbidden to drink alcohol.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Entertainment Tonight: Episode #41.110 (2022)
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