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Season 1 – Young Rock

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As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he takes a comedic look back at his extraordinary life through the outrageous stories of his family and youth that shaped him into the man he is today; he explores his childhood years living amid influential wrestling icons while his dad rose to fame in the business, his rebellious teenage years attending high school in Pennsylvania, and his football years teamed up with powerhouse players at the University of Miami; Johnson explains that while his experiences have been larger than life, he remains a down-to-earth guy who still relates to the American people.
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Critics Consensus

Anchored by a winsome ensemble, Young Rock is an endearing peek behind the curtain of both Dwayne Johnson's childhood and the wild world of wrestling.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian 07/19/2021
This device frames a highly entertaining time-warping romp through Johnson's early years and his life with his battling, itinerant parents... Go to Full Review Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) 05/05/2021
As a TV series, Young Rock is enjoyable enough. But as a campaign launch it is close to genius. All that's missing is the disclaimer. Go to Full Review Liz Shannon Miller Collider 02/17/2021
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Young Rock is off to a solid start, and as a look into how The Rock became the baller he is today, it's must-see TV. Go to Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv 10/05/2022
While Young Rock is no GLOW, it is a hell of a lot better than Learning the Ropes (a best forgotten Canadian comedy from the ’80s starring ex-NFL star Lyle Alzado as a wrestler). Go to Full Review Terry Terrones Colorado Springs Gazette 06/24/2021
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Clever dialogue and solid acting, both infused with Johnson's trademark charisma, makes for a great recipe. Make sure you smell what The Rock is cooking and give this series the attention it deserves. Go to Full Review Alex Behan The Post NZ 06/10/2021
He represents his Pacific culture with integrity and pride and Young Rock is full of lovingly drawn characters that celebrate his Hawaiian heritage. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter K @Vacadoug 05/02/2022 This has to be the most well-casted half-hour show on TV! This ensemble of characters are totally amazing . . . .kudos to all! See more 04/13/2022 I don't usually watch comedies, but I started watching one day, and found it endearing and very witty. A well written half hour of fun. See more chad b @RT46707988 03/30/2022 Whether the storylines are real or not doesn't matter, they are entertaining. Rock in 2032! See more 03/23/2022 Hmmm, how much of this is scripted...how much of it is true...perhaps as long as it's entertaining, who cares. Would be an original concept but watching this reminds me of watching the Wonder Years. The first one was about a wh*te family, second is a bl*ck family so why not go half way this time and have a half bl*ck(Dwayne Johnson is half bl*ck) family to make this a trilogy tv series. (the filter on here is nuts) Some of it is funny, was it worth watching, sure it brings back the 90's nostalgia of the Wonder Years again. See more 11/19/2021 Funny, fast paced and very entertaining! I watched all episodes in just a few days it was that good and definitely will watch series 2. See more 11/03/2021 Dwayne Johnson is creating his own Oprah-esque empire. This autobiographical show is genius, funny & uniquely done. What a great homage to his childhood & parents. As a reflection piece, when one looks back at the father/son dynamic what you really see as an adult is his father was doing the best he could. See more Read all reviews
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Dwayne Johnson

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Joseph Lee Anderson

Rocky Johnson

Stacey Leilua

Ata Johnson

Adrian Groulx

Dwayne Johnson (AKA Dewey), Age 10

Bradley Constant

Dwayne Johnson, Age 15

Uli Latukefu

Dwayne Johnson, Age 18-20

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 16, 2021 Working the Gimmick As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he reflects on his life that's shaped him into the man he is today, from growing up in a resilient family surrounded by wrestling icons, to navigating rebellious teen years, to playing NCAA football. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 23, 2021 On the Road Again Pennsylvania, 1987: Dwayne pretends he's rich to impress popular girl Karen, but a date to Rocky's wrestling match at the flea market risks exposing the truth; stressed about money, Ata takes on a wealthy new client. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 2, 2021 Forward, Together Hawaii, 1982: When wrestlers start dropping out of Lia's Battle Royale, she suspects a rival promoter may be to blame; as Rocky's wrestling career skyrockets, Ata takes a leap of faith to pursue a musical dream. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 16, 2021 Check Your Head Miami, 1990: Dwayne looks to crack the starting lineup as a freshman for the famed Miami Hurricanes football team and attract the attention of players, coaches and celebrities; however, an unexpected incident sends his season and life into turmoil. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 23, 2021 Don't Go Breaking My Heart Pennsylvania, 1987: Ata's relationship with Dwayne gets tested after she makes a heartbreaking discovery about her son; with Rocky on the road, Ata must take matters into her own hands. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 30, 2021 My Day With Andre Hawaii, 1982: Dewey spends a day with Andre the Giant that neither will ever forget; Lia and Rocky prepare for the huge Island Battle Royale, where more than the title is at stake; in 2032, candidate Johnson reveals his running mate. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 6, 2021 Johnson & Hopkins Miami, 1991: When Dwayne gets an on-campus job at the University of Miami, he goes on an epic adventure with his new work partner, Hopkins; Lia returns to the United States after being deported to Samoa, where she was homeless. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 13, 2021 My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff Pennsylvania, 1987: When Karen asks to come over to Dwayne's house for dinner, he panics because he's been lying to her about being rich; in 2032, candidate Johnson tackles an emerging public relations crisis. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 20, 2021 A Lady Named Star Search Hawaii, 1982: While Ata prepares for her "Star Search" audition, Rocky takes an unorthodox approach to helping Dewey deal with some bullies; Lia's conflict with rival wrestling promoter Greg Yao has her on edge. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 27, 2021 Good vs. Great Miami, 1990s: After a devastating injury his freshman year, Dwayne strives to get his college football career back on track; as he fights for playing time, he wonders if big dreams and hard work are enough to get him to the NFL. Details Episode 11 Aired May 4, 2021 Election Day As Election Day 2032 approaches, Dwayne reflects on the ups and downs his family endured during his childhood in Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Miami, and how the unpredictability of his family's story prepared him for this moment. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jeffrey Walker, Daina Reid, Nahnatchka Khan
Executive Producer
Nahnatchka Khan, Dwayne Johnson, Jeff Chiang, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz, Jennifer Carreras
Screenwriter
Jeff Chiang, Erica Oyama, Erik Durbin, Cindy Fang, Jen D'Angelo, David Smithyman, Patrick Kang, Nahnatchka Khan, Michael Levin
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Holiday, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 16, 2021