The Game
Seen it?2021 | 2 seasons | 30 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Gentlemen, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 10 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Relocating from San Diego to Sin City, a mix of new players and original cast offer a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football. The team tackles racism, sexism, classism and more as they fight for fame, fortune, respect and love – all while trying to maintain their souls as they each play the game.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 67K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12021 · 10 episodes · 5.0 out of 10Monday- Season 22022 · 10 episodes · 1.4 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Mara Brock Akil
- Wendy Raquel RobinsonTasha Mack
- Hosea ChanchezMalik Wright
- Adriyan RaeBrittany Pitts
- Vaughn W. HebronJamison Fields
- Analisa VelezRaquel Navarro
- Tim DalyColonel Ulysses S. Thatcher
- Toby SandemanGarret Evans