The story of how the Los Angeles Lakers became the most successful professional basketball team in the world in the 1980s.
HBO is going back in time for an upcoming, currently untitled drama series following the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties. The series is based on Jeff Pearlman’s book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s.
Adam McKay (Succession, Q: Into the Storm) is executive-producing, as well as directing the pilot episode. Adrien Brody (as Pat Riley), John C. Reilly (as Jerry Buss), Jason Segel (as Paul Westhead), Sally Field (as Jessie Buss), Jason Clarke (as Jerry West), Quincy Isaiah (as Magic Johnson), and Solomon Hughes (as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) are among the cast.
10 Eps.
Cast: John Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Gaby Hoffmann, Hadley Robinson, DeVaughn Nixon
The story of how the Los Angeles Lakers became the most successful professional basketball team in the world in the 1980s.
HBO is going back in time for an upcoming, currently untitled drama series following the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties. The series is based on Jeff Pearlman’s book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s.
Adam McKay (Succession, Q: Into the Storm) is executive-producing, as well as directing the pilot episode. Adrien Brody (as Pat Riley), John C. Reilly (as Jerry Buss), Jason Segel (as Paul Westhead), Sally Field (as Jessie Buss), Jason Clarke (as Jerry West), Quincy Isaiah (as Magic Johnson), and Solomon Hughes (as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) are among the cast.
10 Eps.
Ends 06 Aug 2026
Eng
Chi, Eng
Cast
John Reilly
Quincy Isaiah
Jason Clarke
Gaby Hoffmann
Hadley Robinson
DeVaughn Nixon
Director
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
New
E1
The Swan
E1
The Swan
New
Businessman Jerry Buss bets it all on the lackluster Los Angeles Lakers – and rookie phenom Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
55mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
New
E2
Is That All There Is?
E2
Is That All There Is?
New
As Buss attempts to connect with a fellow franchise owner, Coach West and Claire face near impossible mandates, and Earv
54mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
New
E3
The Good Life
E3
The Good Life
New
As Buss courts new talent, a former Laker ponders a future with the franchise, and Earvin's move to LA isn't quite as ma
51mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
New
E4
Who The F**K Is Jack McKinney
E4
Who The F**K Is Jack McKinney
New
While training in Palm Springs, the introduction of a new playing style threatens to further divide an already fractured
55mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
New
E5
Pieces Of A Man
E5
Pieces Of A Man
New
While the Lakers prepare for their season opener, Kareem experiences a crisis of faith, and Buss clashes with those clos
55mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
New
E6
Mememto Mori
E6
Mememto Mori
New
Tragedy strikes the Lakers coaching staff, adding to Buss' mounting list of professional, personal and financial problem
52mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
New
E7
Invisible Man
E7
Invisible Man
New
As the Lakers hit the road, Dr. Buss makes a dangerous bid with Coach Westhead, and Earvin's rivalry with Larry Bird is
53mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
New
E8
California Dreaming
E8
California Dreaming
New
McKinney's potential return threatens Paul and Pat's increasingly successful status quo, while Earvin and Buss each face
53mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
New
E9
Acceptable Loss
E9
Acceptable Loss
New
As the play-offs near, Buss enlists West's help for a fateful decision. Later, Kareem gives Haywood an ultimatum.
53mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
New
E10
Promised Land
E10
Promised Land
New
The Lakers face their greatest challenge yet. Buss, Kareem, and Haywood each grapple with demons. Earvin works his magic
53mins
Ends 06 Aug 2026
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