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Apple TV+ Launches Sports Comedy ‘Stick’ Starring Owen Wilson

Early critics highlight Owen Wilson’s warm portrayal alongside an exploration of redemption through mentorship framed by familiar sports-comedy tropes

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Overview

  • Stick premiered on Apple TV+ on June 4, 2025 with its first three episodes and will roll out the remaining seven weekly
  • Owen Wilson plays Pryce Cahill, a disgraced former pro golfer who takes on the role of coach to 17-year-old prodigy Santi Wheeler
  • Created by Jason Keller, the series weaves themes of redemption, found family, grief and mental health into a road-trip sports narrative
  • The supporting ensemble features Peter Dager as Santi, Marc Maron as Mitts, Mariana Treviño as Elena, Lilli Kay as Zero, with Judy Greer and Timothy Olyphant in key roles
  • Critical reaction has been mixed, with reviewers praising Wilson’s performance and the show’s heartfelt moments while faulting it for predictability and cliché