Ballers
"Legends don't die. They reinvent."
Plot Summary
Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.
Cast & Characters
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Seasons (5)
Season 1
10 episodes
Aired: 2015
Season 1 follows various past and present football players as they navigate life off the field. Leading the pack is Spencer, a retired superstar who is trying to find a foothold as a financial manager to current players. Within his inner circle are talented but volatile wide receiver Charles; a reluctantly retired lineman struggling to adjust to life after the game; and rookie sensation Vernon, who lands himself in hot financial water.
Season 2
10 episodes
Aired: 2016
In Season 2, things are more competitive and complicated than ever. Retired football star turned financial manager Spencer is forced to face demons from his past as he goes head-to-head with the biggest shark in the business, Andre Allen. Meanwhile, Spencer's closest friends and clients struggle to find their footing in a world where it's “go big” or go home.
Season 3
10 episodes
Aired: 2017
New City. Same Hustle. Back for their third season, Spencer Strassmore and the rest of the 'Ballers’ are ready to bring the heat beyond Miami.
Season 4
9 episodes
Aired: 2018
Spencer and Joe take their skills to Los Angeles as they look to expand their roster and horizons in the world of action sports.
Season 5
8 episodes
Aired: 2019
The final season finds Spencer settling into retirement and reflecting on his past, when an offer that's too good to refuse comes his way and sends him back into the lion's den, this time as a team owner. In the wake of his split with Spencer, an ambitious Joe gambles aggressively to make Sports X greater than ever with the help of his new partner, Lance.
Production
Leverage Entertainment
Closest to the Hole Productions