HBO's Ballers

Just when I thought watching over 40 pilots in less then 10 days was not enough content to review, HBO dropped the first 4 episodes of Ballers in their screening room for me to take a look at. If you haven't heard about this project let me break it down for you. 

Starring: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Executive Producer by: Mark Wahlberg, Peter Berg, Dwayne Johnson, Steve Levinson
Pilot Directed by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, The Kingdom, Lone Survivor, The Leftovers)

Now, take all of the above and add in professional athletes, agents and money managers. Think of it like Football meets Entourage. 

If you don't believe me watch the trailer and then let me fill give you the scoop.

Subscribe to the HBO YouTube channel: http://itsh.bo/1ycZSkW Ballers, a new HBO original series starring Dwayne Johnson, premieres Sunday, June 21st at 10 PM on HBO. Connect with Ballers Online: Ballers on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BallersHBO Ballers Official Site: http://www.hbo.com/ballers It's HBO.

Airdate: Sunday June 21st 2015

After watching the first four episodes, i was hooked and wanted more. Dwayne, Johnson plays a charismatic, ex-football player living in Miami working for a money management firm. His sole purpose is to leverage his relationships in the NFL to bring in clients and help them manage their new found money. As he struggles to navigate attitudes, family, and so called friends, at the heart of it, he just wants to ensure that these new made millionaire athletes aren't left with nothing when their short careers are gone. 

It's very fast paced, and "The Rock" plays his role to the T. If you want a glimpse inside the business of managing pro NFL players then this series is perfect. Its been a long time since we were presented with a great Entourage replacement. Guys, this show is for you!