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Laney – Last Chance U

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This Netflix original series follows college football teams that aren't major programs and don't get much national attention. After a couple seasons of profiling recruits at East Mississippi Community College, which has won several NJCAA national titles, the reality series shifts its focus to Independence Community College. The Kansas school doesn't have the same type of gridiron pedigree as EMCC -- it's trying to rebound from more than a decade of losses -- but the players are dealing with many of the same challenges that the EMCC squad faced -- both on and off the field.
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Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 07/31/2020
I may be wrong, but I feel like the on-field audio this season is a big improvement on past seasons - especially the insight it gives us into Rejzohn, the trash-talking cornerback who's supposed to be the team's star player. Go to Full Review Steve Greene IndieWire 07/31/2020
A-
While you'll never get completely candid, unguarded conversations from people wearing a mic, those group back-and-forths are the kind of patient observation that "Last Chance U" has excelled at over the past half-decade. Go to Full Review Soham Gadre Film Inquiry 08/27/2020
The change in tone and topics for Season 5 shift appropriately to accommodate the new setting and a new personality of the show. It's a great credit to creator Greg Whiteley for the creative decisions to change things up. Go to Full Review Chris Plante Polygon 08/11/2020
Last Chance U is a refreshing look at football without all the glossy marketing, an extraordinarily dangerous sport that brings people together, but often at a steep personal cost. Go to Full Review John Serba Decider 07/29/2020
This is just extraordinary nonfiction storytelling. Go to Full Review Daniel Hart Ready Steady Cut 07/28/2020
3.5/5
The fifth and final season for football provides a respectable outing but a new sport is needed to liven up the format. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/10/2020 A refreshing change of scenery in terms of region. The coach is much more likable but the season outcome wasn't as rewarding for the person watching. There is definitely way too much emphasis on anti-gentrification of Oakland. Wahh your city is getting nicer and therefore is more expensive to live there. Wahh you have less crime. Get over it and stop blaming white people for being opportunistic. There were 100% some weird characters and I wonder how much of it was over emphasized. I think after watching 5 seasons of this show the main take away I would like to change is the coach and team outlook on injuries. Yikes, seems like documenting concussions, knee injuries, etc. and coaches essentially calling the kids pussies or denying them recommendations for other colleges is just wrong and will result in lawsuits. See more 07/29/2020 Great season. Has different stories and situations that we didn't get to see in the other seasons. See more Read all reviews
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John Beam

Actor

Greg Whiteley

Director

Greg Whiteley

Executive Producer

Lisa Nishimura

Executive Producer

Benjamin Cotner

Executive Producer

Joe LaBracio

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 28, 2020 The Town Life is demanding for players at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., where they must pay for their own housing and expenses while pursuing a career in football. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 28, 2020 QB4 After 40 years, Coach John Beam's legacy in Oakland is unmatched; injuries prompt an unorthodox solution at QB as the Eagles seek to get back on track. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 28, 2020 Cast-Offs Dior Walker-Scott's strained relationship with his father impacts his play and his health; Nu'u Taugavau balances school, football and childcare while his wife works. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 28, 2020 Greyhaven RJ Stern lives for football but is haunted by his family's history; Coach Beam's old-school ways don't always connect with the younger generation of football players. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 28, 2020 The City Rejzohn Wright talks about a painful memory, then suffers a physical setback; despite recent success, Laney still feels disrespected by a rival in San Francisco. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 28, 2020 A, upane! ka upane! As Dior looks for a way out of California, Coach Beam questions if Nu'u could commit to moving his family away from Oakland; RJ's frustrations mount. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 28, 2020 New Oakland In Oakland, Calif., gentrification brings some positive changes but pushes longtime residents out of the city; the Eagles begin a late push for a playoff bid. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 28, 2020 Football Might Be Over for You As the season winds down, the graduating players plan their next moves while Coach Beam vows to make changes and build an even better team next year. Details

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Season Info

Director
Greg Whiteley
Executive Producer
Greg Whiteley, Lisa Nishimura, Benjamin Cotner, Joe LaBracio, Dawn Ostroff, James D. Stern, Lucas Smith
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 28, 2020
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