Playmakers (2003– )

The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.

Stars:

Omar Gooding, Marcello Thedford, Christopher Wiehl

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Omar Gooding	...	Demetrius Harris (12 episodes, 2003-2006)
Marcello Thedford	...	Kelvin 'Buffalo' James (12 episodes, 2003-2006)
Christopher Wiehl	...	Derek McConnell (12 episodes, 2003-2006)
Jason Matthew Smith	...	Eric Olczyk (12 episodes, 2003-2006)
Russell Hornsby	...	Leon Taylor (12 episodes, 2003-2006)
Tony Denison	...	Coach George (12 episodes, 2003-2006)
Stephen Bogaert	...	Phil Chambers (11 episodes, 2003)
Bruce Gray	...	Gene Wilbanks (11 episodes, 2003)
Phillip Jarrett	...	Coach Rudman (9 episodes, 2003)
Karen LeBlanc	...	Robin Taylor (8 episodes, 2003)
Thea Andrews	...	Samantha Lovett (7 episodes, 2003)
Dan Petronijevic	...	Thad Guerwitcz (7 episodes, 2003)
Kevin Jubinville	...	Dr. Gatewood (6 episodes, 2003)
Sasha Roiz	...	Stephen Lyles (6 episodes, 2003)
Gabriel Hogan	...	Guard Dog Fredericks (5 episodes, 2003)
Tacquira LaTouche	...	Herself (5 episodes, 2003)

Storyline

The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.

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Plot Keywords:

gay athlete | quarterback | closeted homosexual | locker room | football practice | 

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Taglines:

If all you see is the athlete, open your eyes.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 August 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

A pálya királyai

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

ESPN Original Entertainment, Franchise Productions, Imagine Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

491 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 2004, ESPN cancelled the show following pressure applied by their television partner the National Football League. The show focused on the trials and tribulations of a professional football team.

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Connections

Referenced in Collateral (2004)

User Reviews

Not bad really

Playmakers I thought was a good show, but I can't be believed why they cancelled this show when I heard that it had some good ratings. But I guess the NFL (National Football League) decided to cancel this show. This show was about a bunch of football players on a football team who have some of these players that get into trouble or dealing with other serious issues in this dramatic series that came on ESPN! I think this show deserved more than one season and eleven episodes. Put the only thing I can't believe is that why did they cancel this show when it won an award for the American Film Institute Top 10 TV Programs of the Year. Why did they do it? I don't know! One thing about this show is that some of the episodes keeping changing the story of the episode every minute.

User Rating: 6/10

BOTTOM LINE: I THINK THIS SHOW SHOULD OF LASTED MORE THAN ONE SEASON!