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Showtime Lakers series cut short, leaving fans wanting more of the dynasty story

John C. Reilly as Jerry Buss and Hadley Robinson as Jeanie Buss
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Overview

  • HBO's "Winning Time" docudrama about the Showtime Lakers was canceled after two seasons, despite filming an alternate ending.
  • The show covered the 1981-1984 seasons but there are seven more years of the dynasty still to portray.
  • Factors like the SAG-AFTRA strike, decreased viewership, and inability to promote due to the strike contributed to the cancellation.
  • The show's co-creator remains hopeful it could be picked up by another network or streaming service to continue the story.
  • Fans are disappointed the cancellation leaves the Showtime Lakers story incomplete.