Starring
Dwayne Johnson, Rob Corddry, John David Washington, Andy Garcia, Omar
Miller, Arielle Kebbel. Various directors. (2016, 358 min).
Though
not exactly revelatory, the first season of HBO's Ballers
was an amusing look at the behind-the-scenes escapades of NFL players
and their often unscrupulous agents. Dwayne Johnson was his usual
charming self, heading a good ensemble cast of well-rounded
characters. Considering the pro football business isn't always
portrayed in the most positive light, it was surprising that this
show apparently had the full cooperation of the NFL.
But
like many other HBO programs that start off with a bang, Season Two
isn't as compulsively watchable (and initially incomprehensible if
you're new to the show). These episodes aren't bad; most of the cast
is back and Johnson appears as committed as ever. But perhaps this is
a case where more means less. While show is essentially more of the
same, the new storylines are a bit less compelling this time around,
the main characters characters a bit less enjoyable (though Andy
Garcia's recurring role as a rival agent is a nice addition).
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| Dwayne is unimpressed with Andy's disappearing quarter trick. |
Season
Two of Ballers is by-no-means terrible, nor is there a
monumental drop in the overall quality. I'm just beginning to think
it accomplished all it really needed to in Season One. These new
episodes tread familiar ground and simply continue the soap opera.
While the show may no longer must-see viewing on HBO each week, fans
may still enjoy binging on this Blu-Ray set.
EXTRA
KIBBLES:
"INSIDE
THE EPISODES" - Short synopses of each episode by executive
producer Evan Reilly and various cast members.
DIGITAL
COPY
KITTY CONSENSUS:
NOT BAD...LIKE CAT CHOW
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