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Season 1 – Prodigy

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Prodigy — Season 1

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Prodigy's profiles are undoubtedly inspiring, but it's young athletic stars deserve a more in depth series.

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Mark Kennedy Associated Press 04/06/2020
The portraits are deeply moving and personal, even if they have a tendency to veer toward adoration. Rapinoe only appears at the beginning of each episode to introduce the young athlete. Then she's gone, which seems a waste. Go to Full Review Jen Chaney New York Magazine/Vulture 04/06/2020
These mini-documentary portraits of young, up-and-coming athletes - like high-school basketball star Jalen Green, Olympic skier Red Gerard, and boxer Chantel Navarro - are well shot, but the stories don't quite feel complete. Go to Full Review Erik Adams AV Club 04/06/2020
The most thrilling footage in Prodigy speaks in the visceral language of streetball mixtapes and skateboarding videos, feats of athletic prowess that don't need the window-dressing or superstar endorsements to make jaws drop. Go to Full Review Rob Hunter Film School Rejects 05/13/2020
As with many of the "real life" shows here the quibi does little to appeal to viewers beyond the already faithful, but sports fans, particularly those who enjoy seeing the behind the scenes realities for athletes, will enjoy. Go to Full Review Chris Evangelista Slashfilm 05/13/2020
Meet the sports stars of tomorrow! Handsomely produced - it's chockfull of slow-motion shots of athletes doing their thing - Prodigy has an HBO Real Sports vibe to it, but it's far too dry for its own good. Go to Full Review David Griffin IGN Movies 05/13/2020
8/10
Prodigy is an engaging bite-sized sports docuseries that highlights some of the best athletes in the world. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Documentary