Overview

• Episodes 1 and 2 are now streaming on Hulu, with new installments releasing weekly through Oct. 28 at roughly 3 a.m. ET; Disney+ is carrying the series in some regions.
• Glen Powell stars as Russ Holliday, who disguises himself as Chad Powers to walk on at a struggling South Georgia college team, and he also serves as co-creator, co-writer and executive producer alongside Michael Waldron.
• The show originates from Eli Manning’s 2022 Omaha/ESPN prank at Penn State, with Eli and Peyton Manning serving as executive producers and advising to bolster on-field authenticity.
• Season 1 consists of six episodes, with a two-part launch followed by weekly releases, and a supporting cast that includes Steve Zahn, Perry Mattfeld, Frankie A. Rodriguez, Wynn Everett and Toby Huss.
• Early reaction leans mixed-to-negative, with a 56% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and reviews divided over the coarse humor and tonal shifts, though several note strong performances and ambition.