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Hulu Launches ‘Chad Powers’ With Two-Episode Debut as Early Reviews Turn Cool

Early reviews highlight an uneven tone despite heavy Manning involvement in football authenticity.

Overview

  • Episodes 1 and 2 are now streaming on Hulu, with four more arriving weekly on Tuesdays through Oct. 28.
  • Critics currently rate the series at 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, with several reviews citing thin world-building and coarse humor, though a few note sporadic laughs and strong supporting turns.
  • Glen Powell stars as Russ Holliday/Chad Powers and co-created the series with Michael Waldron, with Eli and Peyton Manning serving as executive producers.
  • The half-hour comedy adapts Eli Manning’s 2022 undercover “Chad Powers” prank into a scripted story about a disgraced quarterback trying to reboot his career in disguise.
  • In the U.S. the show streams on Hulu, with Disney+ carrying it in some international markets such as the U.K., and new episodes typically posting around 3 a.m. ET.