Ballers
Seen it?2015 | 5 seasons | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences, 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 5 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a solid audience; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 215K 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 3 is the high point.
Season 12015 · 10 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday- Season 22016 · 10 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 32017 · 10 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 42018 · 9 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
Season 52019 · 8 episodes · 5.9 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Stephen Levinson
- Dwayne JohnsonSpencer Strassmore
- Rob CorddryJoe Krutel
- John David WashingtonRicky Jerret
- Omar Benson MillerCharles Greane
- Troy GarityJason Antolotti
- London BrownReggie
- Donovan W. CarterVernon Littlefield
- Brittany S. HallAmber