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Swagger (TV Series)

Swagger

2021

Reggie Rock Bythewood (Creator), Alex Hall ...

O'Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah R. Hill, Quvenzhané Wallis, Shinelle Azoroh ...

6.4

252

TV Series. Drama TV Series (2021-2023). 2 Seasons. 18 Episodes. Inspired by Kevin Durant's youth basketball playing experience on the AAU circuit. "Swagger" explores the world of youth basketball, and the players, their families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption.

Canceled after its second season.

	Author	Review
United States	Adam Lock Ready Steady Cut	"[2nd Season Review]: it consistently saves itself from these cliches with a charming cast and a persistent script that hammers home the stresses of being in the spotlight (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Nina Metz Chicago Tribune	"[2nd Season Review]: As basketball diaries go, this one reads deep (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Erick Massoto Collider	"[2nd Season Review]: Not as intense, but still a slam dunk"	POS
United States	Scott Hines Decider	"[2nd Season Review]: It’s a worthy successor to 'Friday Night Lights', but more than stands on its own"	POS
United States	Daniel D'Addario Variety	"Crisp dialogue and winning performances (...) help it maintain interest (...) For a show about a singular figure, its team spirit stands out."	POS
United States	Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter	"Bythewood constructs a world so richly realized... (...) Add vivid characters and sharp storytelling, and it takes only a few episodes for 'Swagger' to establish itself as one of the best new series of the year."	POS
United States	Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut	"'Swagger' fires on all cylinders, painting a rich, relevant, and powerful portrait in one of the year’s best shows (…) Rating: ★★★★½ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	LaToya Ferguson The Wrap	"[It tries] to be and do too many different things at once (...) It’s multiple versions of 'Swagger' at once, never quite achieving a great version of even just one."	NEU
United States	Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times	"Whether you’re a basketball junkie or a casual fan, 'Swagger' is an instantly captivating and authentic dramatic ride (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Steve Greene IndieWire	"When it settles into the stories that come naturally from these kids dealing with an uncertain future, it shines (...) 'Swagger' works when it’s not being forced into a formula and plays its own game."	POS
United States	Brian Lowry CNN	"'Swagger' has its moments. Yet for the most part, it plays more like a second-tier series than a blue-chip one."	NEU
United States	Joel Keller Decider	"A realistic look at how a talented kid becomes a superstar in the youth basketball world"	POS
United States	Danette Chavez AV Club	"What helps distinguish this story, aside from several powerful performances and ace directing, is the setting—rarely have basketball dramas focused on the youth circuit."	POS
United States	Brian Tallerico The Playlist	"A show that truly could have been a one-man drama that laser focuses on a young talent becomes a surprisingly rich ensemble piece."	POS

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