Season 1 (2021)
Release date: 2021-02-16
User rating:
8.8 / 10
Episodes (11):
1. Working the Gimmick
As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he reflects on his surreal life that's helped shape him into the man he is today. From growing up in a resilient family surrounded by wrestling icons, navigating rebellious teen years, to playing NCAA football at the U. This is how the boy became the man.
Release date: 2021-02-16
2. On the Road Again
Pennsylvania, 1987: Dwayne pretends he's rich to impress popular girl Karen, but a date to Rocky's wrestling match at the flea market risks exposes the truth. Stressed about money, Ata takes on a wealthy new client.
Release date: 2021-02-23
3. Forward, Together
Hawaii, 1982: When wrestlers start dropping out of Lia's Battle Royale, she suspects a rival promoter may be to blame. As Rocky's wrestling career skyrockets, Ata takes a leap of faith to pursue a musical dream.
Release date: 2021-03-02
4. Check Your Head
Miami, 1990: Dwayne looks to crack the starting line up as a freshman for the famed Miami Hurricanes football team attracting the attention of players, coaches and celebrities. However, an unexpected incident sends his season and life into turmoil.
Release date: 2021-03-16
5. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Pennsylvania, 1987: Ata's relationship with Dwayne gets tested after Ata makes a heartbreaking discovery about her son. With Rocky on the road, Ata must take matters into her own hands.
Release date: 2021-03-23
6. My Day with Andre
Hawaii, 1982: Dewey spends a day with Andre the Giant that neither will ever forget. Lia and Rocky prepare for the huge Island Battle Royale where more than the title is at stake. In 2032, Candidate Johnson reveals his running mate.
Release date: 2021-03-30
7. Johnson & Hopkins
Miami, 1991: When Dwayne gets an on-campus job at the University of Miami, he goes on an epic adventure with his new work partner, Hopkins. Meanwhile, Lia returns to the United States after being deported to Samoa, where she was homeless. Rocky and Ata notice that something has changed.
Release date: 2021-04-06
8. My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff
Pennsylvania, 1987: When Karen asks to come over to his house for dinner, Dwayne panics - he's been lying to her about being rich. Meanwhile, in 2032 Candidate Johnson tackles an emerging public relations crisis.
Release date: 2021-04-13
9. A Lady Named Star Search
Hawaii, 1982: While Ata prepares for her Star Search audition, Rocky takes an unorthodox approach to helping Dewey deal with some bullies. Meanwhile, Lia's conflict with rival wrestling promoter Greg Yao has her on edge, and she takes extreme measures to protect the family business.
Release date: 2021-04-20
10. Good vs. Great
Miami, 1990s: After a devastating injury his freshman year, we follow Dwayne as he strives to get his college football career back on track. As he fights for playing time against future Hall of Famers, he wonders if big dreams and hard work are enough to get him to the NFL.
Release date: 2021-04-27
11. Election Day
As election day 2032 approaches, Dwayne Johnson reflects on the ups and downs his family endured during his childhood in Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Miami, and how the unpredictability of his family's story prepared him for this moment.
Release date: 2021-05-04
Cast
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Stacey Leilua - Ata Johnson, Ana Tuisila - Lia Maivia
Crew - click here to expand
Ryan Janata - Producer, Joanne Paterson - Costume Supervisor, David Smithyman - Co-Executive Producer, Cindy Fang - Producer, Katie Doyle - Location Casting, Katherine Brown - Hair Designer, Michael Rumpf - Production Design, Erica Oyama - Co-Executive Producer, Michael V. Nicolo - Casting, Peta Ross - Unit Production Manager, Jen D'Angelo - Co-Executive Producer, Anya Colloff - Casting, Peter Kodicek - Art Direction, Toko Nagata - Music Supervisor, Leesa Evans - Costume Designer, Justine Dunn - Set Decoration, Trygge Toven - Music Supervisor, Ryan Castle - Music Editor, Jeffrey Walker - Co-Executive Producer, Marc David Alpert - Producer, Patrick Kang - Co-Producer, Michelle Olivia Seamon - Casting, Kyle Weber - Producer, Bradley Tennant - Property Master, Erik Durbin - Consulting Producer, Michael Levin - Co-Producer, Nathan Matthew David - Original Music Composer, Amanda Mitchell - Location Casting, Katherine Brown - Makeup Designer, Dany Garcia - Executive Producer, Dwayne Johnson - Executive Producer, Brian Gewirtz - Executive Producer, Hiram Garcia - Executive Producer, Nahnatchka Khan - Executive Producer, Jennifer Carreras - Executive Producer, Jeff Chiang - Executive Producer