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Apple TV+ Debuts 'Stick' Golf Comedy with Owen Wilson, Draws Mixed Early Reviews

Early critics applaud Wilson’s laid-back charm with many noting that the series adheres too closely to familiar underdog tropes

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Overview

  • The series launches June 4 on Apple TV+ with three of its ten episodes available at once and weekly releases to follow.
  • Owen Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, a washed-up pro golfer who mentors teen prodigy Santi Wheeler and anchors the show with his charismatic performance.
  • Critics have given ‘Stick’ a 50% Rotten Tomatoes rating based on six reviews, reflecting a split reception to its formulaic storyline.
  • Created by Jason Keller of ‘Ford v. Ferrari’, the golf-centered comedy underscores themes of mentorship, redemption and personal growth.
  • Reviewers draw frequent comparisons to ‘Ted Lasso’, praising moments of warmth but criticizing the series for its predictable underdog narrative.