SummaryThe sports dramedy explores the lives and families of former and current football players, including retired football star Spencer Strasmore (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson), who is struggling to adjust to life as a financial advisor.
Created By:Stephen Levinson
Ballers (2015)
5 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere:
Jun 21, 2015
Metascore
Generally Favorable
65
User score
Generally Favorable
7.2
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
65
57% Positive
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43% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Jun 15, 2015
91
Plenty of automotive and beachside real estate escapism, but underneath lurks a funny, fast-moving skewering of the same types of headline-grabbing controversies Roger Goodell would like you to forget. [19 Jun 2015, p.58]
Jun 19, 2015
80
Having watched three episodes, I’m hooked on its mix of laughs and seriousness.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.2
74% Positive
140 Ratings
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14% Mixed
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27 Ratings
11% Negative
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
Apr 6, 2024
8
It's not the same level as Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul because this two series are art, but it stays strong due to Dwayne Johnsons charisma and nice cars.
Jan 28, 2020
6
This show was better when it was about American football players. As the show progressed into the later seasons, and it become more about basically anything else, my enjoyment of watching it became less and less. The season where they tried to move a club to a different city basically came out of nowhere and started the downfall. They went from being strugling agents of players, to big money world shakers within seconds. Especially weird as Spencer made such a big deal about a previous bad money deal which also affected some of his friends, and that he wouldn't put other's finances at risk again (as an agent). He does exactly that when trying to move the club to Vegas a season later.... The show gets worse in the last 2 seasons when the Sports X venture comes onto the scene, and the show becomes less and less about "Ballers". The first 2 seasons are worth the watch, I'd almost advise to stop watching after the 2nd season end. But you will probably want to see more of some of the characters portrayed in the show, that you will keep on watching anyway despite the quality drop. The later seasons bring the overall score down though.
Jun 18, 2015
75
The pace is steady. The characters feel authentic. And The Rock carries the rest with an addictive swagger and occasional intimacy.
Jun 22, 2015
70
Like Entourage, it boasts an affable cast. Johnson is the real draw, able to flex dramatic muscles he's not often given the opportunity to use.
Jun 18, 2015
60
The show males good use of Johnson's winning smile.... Overall, though, its view of life after football is more sad than funny.
Jun 19, 2015
40
The fact that even [The Rock] cannot liven things up should indicate just how rote Ballers feels.
Feb 17, 2020
2
You can tell by the uninspired writing that it came from the same minds as Entourage. Follow a celebrity in a world without consequence, having fans throw themselves at your feet and everyone and everything is flat, one-dimensional. It's pretty to look at and can hold your attention for 2-3 seasons, until you realize it lacked any cohesion or charm. Take a drink every time the Rock changes suits or laughs smugly, that way you'll likely black out and forget this weak excuse for entertainment before you realize how bland it is.
Oct 5, 2021
0
Was good at first, but last 2 seasons are complete trash. Typical racist propaganda. And calling Obama a dumbass was uncalled for.
Production Company:
- Closest to the Hole Productions
- Film 44
- Leverage Management
- Seven Bucks Productions
Initial Release Date:Jun 21, 2015
Number of seasons:5 Seasons
Rating:TV-MA
Awards
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 10 Nominations
Black Reel Awards for Television
• 7 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 5 Nominations
