Swagger
Seen it?2021 | 2 seasons | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A basketball prodigy must navigate a maze of pressure if he's going to overcome the odds against him and learn what it truly means to have swagger.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 87K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12021 · 10 episodes · 4.1 out of 10Monday- Season 22023 · 8 episodes · 2.9 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Reggie Rock Bythewood
- O'Shea Jackson Jr.Isaac 'Ike' Edwards
- Isaiah HillJace Carson
- Quvenzhané WallisCrystal Jarrett
- Shinelle AzorohJenna Carson
- James BinghamDrew Murphy
- Ozie NzeribeRoyale Hughes
- Tessa FerrerMeg Bailey
- Caleel HarrisMusa Rahaim
- Solomon IramaPhil Marksby
- Jason Rivera-TorresNick Mendez