Ballers
2015
Original language: English
- drama
- comedy
The story
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.
What it’s like
Bright, sun-saturated Miami light gives this TV series a glossy, warm-toned look: sunlit poolside decks, marble lobbies, bar interiors washed in amber, and the glare off white sports cars and turquoise water. The camera stays mostly conventional and polished, with wide establishing shots of South Beach and tight two-shots during money conversations, and the score leans on upbeat hip-hop and easy R&B that suits lazy afternoons and late-evening drinks. The vibe is breezy and self-assured with a streak of sly, good-natured swagger. Episodes move at a brisk, comic clip, with sitcom-style punchlines alongside steady workplace stakes. Its people are men adjusting to life after the peak of a career, and the arc is a charismatic former star learning to be useful off the field while his protégés chase their own shaky comebacks. Language is frequent and crude, with profanity, sexual innuendo and some partying, but violence is rare and mild. It suits a lazy weekend, background viewing while cooking, or a comfort rewatch for fans of football, friendship comedies, and sunny, easygoing ensemble shows.
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