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Season 1 – Welcome to Wrexham

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Aug 2022

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In "Welcome to Wrexham," Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds learn to run the third oldest professional football club in the world. In 2020, Rob and Ryan teamed up to purchase the Red Dragons in the hopes of turning Wrexham AFC into an underdog story the whole world could root for. The worry? Rob and Ryan have no experience in football or working with each other. From Hollywood to Wales, from the pitch to the locker room, the front office to the pub, the docuseries will track Rob and Ryan's crash course in football club ownership and the inextricably connected fates of a team and a town counting on two actors to bring some serious hope and change to a community that could use it.

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Critics Consensus

Plunking two famous funnymen into the unpredictable journey of a sports documentary, Welcome to Wrexham is a calculated gamble that pays off.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

09/08/2022

3/5

The harsh reality is that real success will require new players, so if things go according to plan most of the ones we’re meeting now will get the flick. Viewers will share their hopes and their wariness.

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Hugo Rifkind

The Times (UK)

08/29/2022

A quite weird documentary series...

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Dan Einav

Financial Times

08/26/2022

3/5

There’s perhaps too little varied material here to justify an 18-episode run, but the series offers a timely and refreshing look at football beyond the nauseatingly moneyed upper echelons.

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

12/11/2023

... Addictive, fun, charming, endearing, and at times even very emotionally engaging. [Full review in Spanish]

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William Tucker

But Why Tho?

04/06/2023

But the duo getting involved and learning the sport, as many audience members were doing the same, is very beneficial for newcomers wanting to understand football.

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Marcelo Stiletano

La Nación (Argentina)

01/21/2023

4/5

Welcome to Wrexham speaks about values such as trust, acknowledgment, adapting to unknown realities, and a sense of belonging. [Full review in Spanish]

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haoming Z

@usr_H.Z Sep 16

The takeover feels like reality show, a good perspective from the fans and their life, fun script. The result is unexpected, even though lots of money was spent; the 3 consecutive promotions didn’t come until a year later. Worth a watch while eating

Worth N

@WNorton Jun 17

A great way to learn more about football and Wales. Ryan and Rob make the story fun.

Ed R

@JustcallmeER 05/24/2025

Exploited celebrity docuseries that follows the real life struggles of the Welsh community and their Football Club.

Bill D

@RT22548397 07/12/2024

From the touching theme music and lyric "don't forget to sing when you win!" - it's a fascinating journey watching a down-in-the-mouth Welsh coal town be reinvigorated by a couple of wacky US actor/entrepreneurs. Touching characters and fascinating tale doesn't require soccer knowledge to appreciate it. It's a human interest story, so addictive that I can't wait for the next episodes!

Christian C

@RT01256797 06/22/2024

First watched as a fan of Ryan and Rob and was curious about the Wrexham story but absolutely fell in love with the series and now addicted. Everything about the series is brilliantly organised, its not just Hollywood glamour, the show also has a big heart. You can't help but get drawn into the stories of the Wrexham fans and local characters and their love of the club and their town. The chemistry between Ryan and Rob adds to the mix and what I love the most is how they've embraced Wrexham as a community. Definitely a must watch whether you're a football fan or not. By the end of a few episodes you'll be backing Wrexham all the way on their journey.

Stephen S

@Phenla 06/17/2024

This is the way to do it. Honest, warts and all. Enjoyable start to finish.

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Episode 1

Aired Aug 24, 2022

Dream

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attempt a takeover of the world's third-oldest professional football (soccer) club, located in Wrexham, a working-class town in northern Wales in the United Kingdom.

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Episode 2

Aired Aug 24, 2022

Reality

Wrexham Football Club attempts to qualify for the playoffs as their new owners try to quickly learn the ins and outs of a game and an industry they know nothing about.

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Episode 3

Aired Aug 31, 2022

Rebuilding

With just weeks before the season begins, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds find themselves having to convince star football players and executives to take a chance on Wrexham.

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Episode 4

Aired Aug 31, 2022

Home Opener

The first Wrexham home opener of the new era arrives, whether Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are ready for it or not.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 7, 2022

Fearless

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney land an important partnership as the Wrexham goalies and fans face some tough contests.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 7, 2022

Hamilton!

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney try to fulfill one of their biggest promises to Wrexham as a previous owner's dark shadow lingers.

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Episode 7

Aired Sep 14, 2022

Wide World of Wales

In this "very special episode," Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney give a tour of Wales, and other TV show formats.

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Episode 8

Aired Sep 14, 2022

Away We Go

Wrexham Chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make a surprise appearance at an away game to watch Wrexham play in person for the very first time.

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Episode 9

Aired Sep 21, 2022

Welcome Home

After a year of cheering from afar due to COVID-19, co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney finally get to visit Wrexham and spend time with their team and the town.

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Episode 10

Aired Sep 28, 2022

Hooligans

Unfortunate occurrences at the first home game attended by the co-chairmen lead to a police investigation and raise the ugly specter of football hooliganism.

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Episode 11

Aired Sep 28, 2022

Sack the Gaffer

Fans grumble about Wrexham's lackluster performance and aim their ire at manager Phil Parkinson; Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney debate his future with the club.

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Episode 12

Aired Oct 5, 2022

Wins and Losses

Wrexham AFC begin to play up to their potential while off the field challenges put match play in perspective.

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Episode 13

Aired Oct 5, 2022

Bad Breaks

Roster changes threaten Wrexham's momentum as they prepare to face the worst team in the league.

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Episode 14

Aired Oct 5, 2022

A Hollywood Distraction

Ryan Reynolds surprises the team with a visit as Wrexham prepares for the biggest match of the season against Stockport County, their rivals for promotion.

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Episode 15

Aired Oct 5, 2022

Daggers

With one match left to play in the regular season, Wrexham has a chance to win the league and promotion.

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Episode 16

Aired Oct 12, 2022

Hello Wembley

Hollywood stars and Wrexham residents descend on London for the Red Dragons' big match at legendary Wembley Stadium.

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Episode 17

Aired Oct 12, 2022

Wromance

An inside look at the unusual beginnings and dynamics of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's football friendship.

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Episode 18

Aired Oct 12, 2022

Do or Die

For the first time in 14 years, Wrexham has a chance to be promoted out of the National League.

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