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Ballers

2015·Show
47Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic657.2Rotten Tomatoes72%88%
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IMDb7.6Metacritic657.2Rotten Tomatoes72%88%
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Ballers fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Legends don't die. They reinvent.

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.
Sports SatireMiami Vice CultureSharp DialogueClass Disparity CritiqueCharacter StudyDark ComedyHigh-Stakes FootballEccentric PersonalitiesHBO Prestige DramaCynical Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Julian Farino, Chloe Domont, Simon Cellan Jones
Written by:
Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss, Evan Reilly
Produced by:
Julie Camino

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ballers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ballers legally?

HBO Max

Ballers is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ballers worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ballers rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual contentNudityDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, nudity, and drug use.

How many seasons does Ballers have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 47 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ballers?

Critics69
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate Ballers higher (79) than critics (69). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Ballers air?

It ran from 2015 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Ballers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ballers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ballers in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ballers use?

Career-Ending InjuryCelebrity ParadoxDare to Be BadassDumbass Has a PointElite Athlete's Aging AngstEveryone Went to School TogetherFanserviceHappily AdoptedJerkass Has a PointThe LoadReal Men Wear PinkMoney Dumband 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Ballers, including Career-Ending Injury, Celebrity Paradox, Dare to Be Badass.