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Season 1 – Ballers

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A superstar during his football playing days, Spencer Strasmore tries to find the same success as a financial manager for current players in sun-splashed Miami. Heeding his boss Joe's instruction to "monetize his friendships," Spencer builds a client base of young phenoms and veteran stars alike, but his role in their lives far exceeds money management as he struggles to help them navigate the many traps that come with life as big-time "ballers." The series is created by Stephen Levinson ("Entourage," "Boardwalk Empire") and stars Dwayne Johnson as Spencer.
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Ballers — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Ballers may not be a game-changer, but it scores points with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who brings charm and depth to the NFL version of Entourage.

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Eric Deggans NPR 07/02/2015
The world of blockbuster movies might write bigger paychecks, but The Rock may have missed his calling as a television star with the skill to keep a character compelling week after week. Go to Full Review Stacey May Fowles Globe and Mail 06/26/2015
The show is the stuff of boring lad mag fantasy - a return to a tired men-behaving-badly concept that's better left in the past. Go to Full Review Sarah Rodman Boston Globe 06/23/2015
Here, a strong cast and sharp writing prove to be a winning combination. Go to Full Review Jared Canfield Screen Rant 08/14/2018
The show is as easily consumed as a can of Pringles, and to be clear, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Go to Full Review Joe Tobin The Vine 12/08/2016
This show is an easy watch, very entertaining and has The Rock driving a gorgeous Range Rover whilst singing 'Shake it off' at the top of his lungs. Does it get any better? I think not. Go to Full Review Katie Baker Grantland 08/17/2015
Ballers has been like a good 90 percent of professional football teams: occasionally exuberant, often baffling, but always totally watchable Sunday entertainment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Frans B @FransB Jul 27 Very sharp witted, entertaining, easy to watch and just enjoy, you know, like a good ball game 😜. Sometimes funny haha, sometimes funny peculiar, always interesting angles. Monetize friendships, love that. Dwayne Johnson always convincing in character, well whole cast here is good in character. Lots of action and scheming, wheeling and dealing, never a dull moment. Very well brought to screen See more Bofa W @RT19113805 11/23/2024 Was not expecting this show to be as funny as it was. Though I’m not a football fan I did enjoy the dynamics of the characters even the ones that were over the top. The rock played the rock as he always does so nothing really different. See more isa e @RT65594135 10/04/2023 great premise, not boring but not great, acting subpar. See more Andrew M @RT26954905 09/27/2023 Entertaining show, over the top at moments but overall a pretty great show See more JF H @RT36223713 08/18/2023 It is funny, it's deep and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as main character is in his absolute parade role! This is how I discovered John David Washington and can't wait to watch season two. See more Regal R @RT96555783 08/18/2023 30/100 - wanted to like it, couldnt. only got worse as the seasons go on. dwayne the rock johnson tried to break free from his previous disney persona with this character but it doesnt work. iykyk See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Levinson

Creator

Dwayne Johnson

Spencer Strasmore

Rob Corddry

Joe Krutel

Omar Miller

Charles Greane

John David Washington

Ricky Jerret

Donovan W. Carter

Vernon Littlefield

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 21, 2015 Pilot Spencer ramps up his efforts to build a post-football career in Miami; Joe pressures Spencer; Charles copes with the realities of finding a new job; Ricky must find a new home; Vernon reaches out to Spencer for help. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 28, 2015 Raise Up Spencer struggles to close a deal; Jason works hard to renegotiate for his client; Ricky discovers that some of his new teammates are not friendly; Charles finds it hard to focus at his new job; Spencer counsels Vernon to learn from his mistakes. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 5, 2015 Move the Chains Spencer and Joe hold a corporate event; Spencer and Reggie's rivalry reaches a boiling point; Charles grows bored with retirement; Ricky makes a discovery about the issue with his teammate. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 12, 2015 Heads Will Roll Spencer visits a neurologist; Charles is pursued by a woman; Joe breaks the rules to get a client; Ricky finds himself a mantra; Reggie tries to hijack Vernon's renegotiation. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 19, 2015 Machete Charge Ricky tries to find common ground with Alonzo; Charles' marriage is tested; Spencer and Joe help Vernon with a crisis. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 26, 2015 Everything Is Everything Charles decides to be selfish; Joe negotiates with Maximo; Ricky's off-field activities are exposed by the press; Spencer decides to face his fears. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 2, 2015 Ends Spencer decides to take the hit for Vernon; Julie and Bella commiserate; Ricky lashes out; Jason is unsettled by his mother's new boyfriend; Spencer and Charles say goodbye to Rodney. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 9, 2015 Gaslighting Spencer must face up to his past in order to save Vernon; Joe makes a permanent commitment to his future; Charles puts his skills to work at the car dealership; Ricky tries to win back Bella. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 16, 2015 Head-On Spencer tries to make amends; Joe feels slighted at work; Charles gets some life-changing news; Bella challenges Ricky to grow up; Vernon learns some truths about Reggie. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 23, 2015 Flamingos Joe tries to sell Spencer on a new start; Ricky is confronted by his father; Charles gets a second chance; Jason and Spencer try to talk sense into Vernon. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Stephen Levinson
Executive Producer
Stephen Levinson, Mark Wahlberg, Peter Berg, Dany Garcia, Julian Farino, Evan Reilly, Rob Weiss
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 21, 2015