By: Morgan Korn
Sports thrillers are some of the most interesting parts of media. Despite this, some viewers feel that the intensity is unattractive without any lighthearted elements. Comedy, on the other hand, is fun and light but lacks emotional complexity. This show fixes both of those problems. Chad Powers is a comedy TV show that stars Glen Powell as Russell Holliday. The show was executive-produced by Eli and Peyton Manning and debuted on Hulu on September 30. Its supporting cast includes Steve Zahn, Perry Mattfeld, and Frankie A. Rodriguez.
The show is a remastered version of the original ESPN sketch, which featured Eli Manning as Chad Powers trying to walk onto the Penn State football team as a quarterback. Notably, Chad is meant to be an older player with an easy-going attitude and a cannon of an arm. The show is rated PG-13 and finished its run on October 28 with episodes being released on a weekly basis every Thursday.
To begin, the start of this show’s plot is hilarious. Russell is a former star quarterback for the Oregon Ducks who gave away the National Championship because he celebrated prematurely. Then, he abruptly punched an innocent father in front of his disabled son out of anger. Because of this, he is constantly hated online and is having trouble getting back into the one thing he felt accepted in: football. However, Russ soon decides to pull a full-on Mrs. Doubtfire, using high-quality cosmetic makeup from his father in order to try to walk on at the fictional University of South Georgia. As he is also a part of the team, he soon has to balance earning his starting spot with maintaining his fake identity. For Chad, he uses an altered, “nerdier” voice and wears an arm sleeve constantly to conceal his tattoos.
Syosset student, Jesse Katz, is an avid fan of the ongoing show. Jesse said, “I love the show because of its humor and connection to sports. I’m a huge football fan and also a comedy fan, but now I don’t have to choose.” This show is widely appealing to Syosset students who enjoy sports of all kinds. Nevertheless, Chad Powers is also great for non-sports lovers, as it is easily understandable and includes many non-football related dramatic elements. People of all interests should watch the wild roller coaster that is Chad Powers.
