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Season 1 – They Call Me Magic

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The accomplishments and global impact of Earvin "Magic" Johnson, both on and off the court; featuring interviews with Magic Johnson, his family members and others.
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They Call Me Magic — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

They Call Me Magic is too overextended to be truly spellbinding, but Magic Johnson proves a charming narrator of his own life in a docuseries that should be mandatory viewing for basketball fans.

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Brian Lowry CNN.com Apr 22, 2022
Even those who are familiar with Johnson's career will likely find new wrinkles and anecdotes here thanks to the broad reach of the interviews. And besides, what basketball fan couldn't use an assist when it comes to putting more Magic in their lives? Go to Full Review Jochan Embley London Evening Standard Apr 22, 2022
3/5
Call it nominative determinism, or simply a fair description, but the life and career of the man they named Magic Johnson has been nothing short of miraculous -- and this four-part docu-series proves it. Go to Full Review Jack Seale Guardian Apr 22, 2022
2/5
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the cream, the best, on a level above the A list – but when there’s such an overwhelming winner, there’s no sport. Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com May 11, 2022
3.5/5
Attractive yet conventional. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media May 3, 2022
3/5
Magic's story on its own is so compelling that it's well worth becoming familiar with, but They Call Me Magic could've done a much stronger job of helping it resonate. Go to Full Review Dominic Patten Deadline Hollywood Daily Apr 26, 2022
No disrespect to Magic Johnson on or off the court, but this very authorized love-in lacks the stakes or the drama of the Michael Jordan docuseries, The Last Dance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Caz M @CazMartino Mar 28, 2026 A great highlight reel of a beloved player who changed the game forever. This covers moments throughout his career and life beyond basketball. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 23, 2025 1 real episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Apr 23, 2022 We loved it! Magic is so inspiring. He shows us all that we have the power to live up to our potential. It is such a powerful series. My husband and I both loved it! See more Read all reviews
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Magic Johnson

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Cookie Johnson

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Larry Bird

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Barack Obama

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Snoop Dogg

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Pat Riley

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 22, 2022 JuneBug All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Mich., dubbed "Magic," the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick. Details

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Season Info

Director
Rick Famuyiwa
Executive Producer
Jordan Fudge, Jeremy Allen, Bryn Mooser, Christina McLarty, Rafael Marmor, Chris Leggett, John Terzian, Brian Toll, Rick Famuyiwa, Christina Francis
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 22, 2022
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