3.5/5
The Running Quarterback
6 Episodes. Starring: Glen Powell, Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Frankie Rodriguez, Toby Huss & Steve Zahn. Created By: Glen Powell & Michael Waldron. On: Hulu & Disney +.
Are you ready for some football? Ever since Glen Powell stole the show as Hangman in the decades-awaited 'Top Gun: Maverick' sequel, he's been a hit, man. The most marketable, from 'Anyone Buy You' romantic comedies and rumours stirred with Sydney Sweeney, to 'Twisters' sequel reboots that took the summer blockbuster circuit by storm, last year. In this calendar, you can circle Glen as a star of big and small screens. Soon, the man that Cruise wants to continue his missions (but Powell's Mum says no), will take on Arnold Schwarzenegger's character in Edgar Wright's movie based on Stephen King's 'The Running Man'. But before all those films for Friday night lights, he's getting his gridiron reps in. Based on an 'Eli's Places' character concept from Eli Manning and ESPN, for his quarterback brother Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions (also getting it in the NBA for Netflix's 'Starting 5'), Powell powers up as the titular 'Chad Powers'.
The hick with more than a French cow's lick. The Larry Bird of football is about to touchdown with this Powell and Michael Waldron ('Rick and Morty', 'Loki') co-produced half-dozen episode gem on Hulu and Disney Plus. One that's so goofy and good, it's even taken the ball off the Emmy-winning big-three of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez's 'Only Murders In The Building' outfit, for their famous fifth season, also released every Tuesday, with their fellow finale making its cut last night. Powell's charm just kills it. Even though his character is a complete d###. But then again, his 'Top Gun' and 'Twisters' franchise faces weren't exactly guys you'd leave your girlfriend, or your pants down with. Here, Glen's Russ Holliday (best football character name ever) has done more than just fumbled the bag in his biggest Superbowl stage moment. He's also pushed the father of a sick kid over, which sent the wheelchair bound boy tumbling, too. Make a wish, indeed. Disgraced isn't the word. It's beyond cancelling. You can't let Russ be Russ with this one, like Westbrook. Holliday can't catch a break. Never mind, a ball.
He needs a new identity. So in steps Chad Powers, as our star goes into full 'Mrs. Doubtfire' mode with Robin Williams heartbreaking charm. Can you blame him after all he's been thro...scratch that, done?! Besides, there are worse people to be catfished by than Glen Powell. And now he's playing for a team with that very much on the nose name. And their favourite mascot, with Frankie Rodriguez ('High School Musical'), under the fish head hood, is going to help "them?!" Armed with the war paint of his Hollywood father, Toby Huss (brilliant in one not so sing-a-long moment of Netflix's 'The Four Seasons'). The physical transformation of this number one comedy has more problems as it looks to run on to the field of a second season in post. From the perfect performance of Perry Mattfeld, to her boss, and father, Steve Zahn's coach. There's also strong support on the bench and on the board from Quentin Plair and Wynn Everett. But it's one twist before the reveal that will really leave you sacked...no 'Doubtfire' like pun intended. A brilliant disguise that will do anything but ruin the reputation of Glen Powell's runaway American dream to be an icon himself. This is one Chad that has the power. TIM DAVID HARVEY.
Further Football: 'Eli's Places', 'Mrs. Doubtfire', 'Friday Night Lights'.
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