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Last Chance U: Basketball

2021 – 2022Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A tense, fast-paced documentary series about sports and everyday modern life, with standout performances and editing.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, romance or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E5 "Colby Ranch" 8.4

Episodes

7.9
7.9

Story

Hit the hardwood in East Los Angeles as a coach with strong convictions leads young men who hope to fulfill major college potential.

Feels like

  • Inspiring Sports Documentary
  • Gritty Realism
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Coaching & Mentorship
  • College Basketball
  • Emotional Depth
  • Underdog Narrative

Facts

March 10, 2021 · December 13, 2022 · Ended

First aired
March 10, 2021
Last aired
December 13, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
132 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Last Chance U: Basketball?"

Questions about Last Chance U: Basketball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Last Chance U: Basketball?

In the United States, Last Chance U: Basketball streams on Netflix. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is Last Chance U: Basketball worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (79).

How long does it take to watch Last Chance U: Basketball?

16 h

About 16 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2022.

Is Last Chance U: Basketball plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.