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Starting 5

2024 – 2025Show2 seasons18 episodesTV-MA

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

A hopeful, spectacular documentary series about everyday modern life and sports, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

Shows with

Episodes

2 seasons · 18 episodes · best: S2E8 "Collision Course" 8.8

Episodes

7.5
7.9

Story

Five journeys. One season. All access.

Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.

Feels like

  • Sports Documentary
  • NBA Season
  • Player Profiles
  • Basketball
  • Athlete Journey
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Competitive Sports
  • Contemporary
  • Star Athletes
  • Team Dynamics

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Facts

October 9, 2024 · October 16, 2025 · Ended

First aired
October 9, 2024
Last aired
October 16, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 18 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Genres
Documentary, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Starting 5?"

Questions about Starting 5

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Starting 5?

In the United States, Starting 5 streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Starting 5 worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Starting 5 okay for kids?

TV-MA

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

Can I half-watch Starting 5?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Starting 5?

BleakHopeful

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