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They Call Me Magic

2022Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

Documentary
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic646.8Rotten Tomatoes69%95%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic646.8Rotten Tomatoes69%95%

Summary

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews with President Obama, Larry Bird, Pat Riley, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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They Call Me Magic episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 JuneBug, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 Buck, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Earvin, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 Magic, 7.8

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rick Famuyiwa
Music by
Terence Blanchard

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Facts

April 21, 2022 · April 21, 2022 · Ended

First aired
April 21, 2022
Last aired
April 21, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
86 countries

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Where can I stream They Call Me Magic?

Apple TV

In the United States, They Call Me Magic streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is They Call Me Magic worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 64). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (67).

Is They Call Me Magic okay for kids?

TV-MA

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch They Call Me Magic?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching They Call Me Magic?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.