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Season 1 – Celtics City

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Chronicling the saga of the Boston Celtics, the NBA's most storied franchise, from its founding as one of the league's original teams all the way to its triumphant 2024 championship - along the way delving into the fierce rivalries, defining moments, and societal forces that have shaped the organization's enduring legacy.
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Celtics City — Season 1

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 02/28/2025
“Celtics City” never stops. It can’t. To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, if you can measure a team by the quality of its archenemies, “Celtics City,” even at nine episodes, is barely long enough to list them all. Go to Full Review Loren King Newport This Week (RI) May 1
A well-crafted, engrossing contribution to great sports films and a fitting tribute to the complexities of the Celtics’ legacy. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Mar 19
This nine-part documentary series offers a detailed look at the history of the Celtics, which holds the record for winning the most championships in NBA history. Go to Full Review Scott Hines Decider 03/04/2025
As a resolute Celtics hater, it brings me absolutely no pleasure to report this, but Celtics City is quite good, and has appeal for fans of any NBA team–even the 29 that the Celtics like to look down their noses at. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 03/04/2025
8/10
Celtics City is a fun ride with plenty of serious discussions. It is only held back from Hall of Fame greatness because of a few choices that inadvertently overburden the current roster. Go to Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times 03/04/2025
3/5
Stowell approaches the material with a keen, unbiased eye. If she loves or hates the Celtics, she never reveals her hand here. She adheres to the paramount rule of documentary filmmaking (remain neutral) to the letter, which is no small feat. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael W @mawilps Jul 30 This basketball docuseries was great. The entire crew did a great job on telling the history of the Boston Celtics. It was very interesting and dramatic at times. If you haven't seen this docuseries yet, check it out sometime. Even if you're not a basketball fan, you would enjoy it. See more Luke B @lwb2016 May 25 A comprehensive history of the Boston Celtics, including the good, the bad and the ugly. It includes interviews with almost every notable player, coach, executive, and Boston media personality. See more Noah p May 14 I'm a knicks fan, so I can't recommend it. See more Cole C @1night_only Mar 26 An in-depth look at the complex history of the Boston Celtics and the city of Boston itself. A must watch for any NBA fan. See more Rebeca F @RebecaF Mar 9 I enjoyed this. Just amazing. Watch it all. See more Lenora V @Chr1s2134 03/05/2025 It’s so good can’t wait for next week See more Read all reviews
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Lauren Stowell

Director

Sascha Gardner

Producer

Christina Lenis

Producer

Bill Simmons

Executive Producer

Connor Schell

Executive Producer

Aaron Cohen

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 3, 2025 Chapter I: Founding Fathers As the Boston Celtics celebrate their record 18th NBA title, the franchise's origins are traced back; Red Auerbach makes history by drafting Chuck Cooper, the NBA's first Black player; racial tensions bring a tumultuous era ahead. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 10, 2025 Chapter II: No Final Victories At the peak of the civil rights movement, with segregation persisting in Boston, Bill Russell inserts himself into the struggle; yet the winning continues, with Russell making more history. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 17, 2025 Chapter III: All Swept Up Against the backdrop of the controversial Boston busing mandate and racial unrest in the city, the Celtics return to glory with a pair of championships in the 1970's; the team fades before Auerbach pulls off another brilliant move. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 24, 2025 Chapter IV: Great Hope, Period Larry Bird arrives in Boston as a beacon of hope; his rivalry with Magic Johnson help revive a struggling NBA; Bird helps lead the Celtics to their 14th championship in 1981; internal discord threatens to derail another potential dynasty. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 31, 2025 Chapter V: F... the Celtics As the Celtics and Lakers battle for basketball supremacy, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson's rivalry captivates the sports world; in 1986, Bird helps lead one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history, but an unthinkable tragedy changes everything. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 7, 2025 Chapter VI: Untenable Toll The tragic death of Len Bias casts a shadow over the Celtics, and Larry Bird's style of play begins to take its toll; new rivals emerge with the Celtics going head-to-head with the Detroit Pistons in a heated 1987 playoff series; Bird retires. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 14, 2025 Chapter VII: Not Again As the Celtics struggle to find a new identity, Reggie Lewis appears poised to lead their resurgence before his sudden death; the team spirals into crisis, decline, and then irrelevance; fans are left to wonder if the Celtics will ever rise again. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 21, 2025 Chapter VIII: Ubuntu A new century brings new hope; with head coach Doc Rivers at the helm, the Celtics reclaim their dominance in 2008, defeating Kobe Bryant's Lakers in the NBA Finals to capture their 17th championship. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 28, 2025 Chapter IX: We're the Celtics Following the 2008 title, injuries, age, and internal conflict take their toll; rising stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are tasked with carrying the weight of the franchise's storied tradition and the city's complex racial history. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lauren Stowell
Executive Producer
Bill Simmons, Connor Schell, Aaron Cohen, Libby Geist, Wyc Grousbeck, Rich Gotham, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Bentley Weiner
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 3, 2025