Ballers (2015)

Ballers is a fast-paced comedy-drama that pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of professional football and the people who live in its orbit. Centered on former superstar Spencer Strasmore (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson), the series follows his transition from player to financial manager and mentor as he helps current and former athletes navigate contracts, injuries, fame, family pressures and the temptations of a lavish lifestyle. Expect a mix of sharp humor, tense business maneuvering, and emotionally charged personal moments. Watching Ballers you’ll get both the glamour and the grit of pro sports: flashy parties, luxury cars and big-money deals alongside locker-room politics, career-crushing injuries and the struggle to find identity after the game. The ensemble cast brings a blend of comedy and pathos, so viewers experience entertaining banter and larger emotional beats in equal measure. If you like character-driven stories about ambition, loyalty and reinvention set against the backdrop of professional athletics, Ballers delivers a brisk, entertaining ride.

Actors: Dwayne Johnson, John David Washington, Donovan W. Carter

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sport

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