Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2

TV-MA

2023

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Created by Max Borenstein, Jim Hecht
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7 episodes
Sport
True Story & Biography
HBO

John C. Reilly leads this series from Adam McKay (Don't Look Up), following the story of how the Los Angeles Lakers... More

John C. Reilly leads this series from Adam McKay (Don't Look Up), following the story of how the Los Angeles Lakers became the most successful professional basketball team in the 1980s.

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Where to watch Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season... More 2 is available to stream in the United Kingdom now on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Now.

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2 episodes

One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

1980. As the Lakers' post-victory season begins, a laser-focused Jerry... More Buss shores up his all-star roster – and his relationship with his children. Later, a catastrophic injury threatens the team's chance at defending their title.

The Magic Is Back

When Earvin’s return threatens the Lakers’ new "system," Pat Riley... More and Jerry West push for a risky trade. While Coach Westhead fights for his team, Jeanie clashes with her brothers, and a melancholy Buss attempts to court a figure from his past.

The Second Coming

In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from small-town college drop-out... More to the Celtics' top pick. Later, Earvin presses Buss for a better deal.

The New World

Despite his record-breaking new contract, Earvin continues to butt heads... More with his teammates… and his domineering coach.

The Hamburger Hamlet

After making his opinion of Westhead known, Earvin gives Buss... More an ultimatum – leaving West and Pat to pick up the pieces.

"BEAT L.A."

Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the... More Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.

What Is and What Should Never Be

Tensions between the Lakers and Celtics flair as Earvin and... More Larry each fight to the bitter end of the 1984 NBA Finals.

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2 | Ratings & Reviews

82_%22 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
35_%39 reviews
Audience score rating

"Season 2 covers a lot more ground, for better and for worse."

"Improved but uneven."

"Turns rivalry and drama into television gold once again."

"A sophomore season as fascinating and frustrating as the first."

"The magic has indeed returned."

"An entertaining series gets even better."

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times

"A convoluted mess that sidelines its star."

"The story is still solid (even if it’s not fully factual)."

"Would be so much better if the producers just dialed down the snark."

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - Season 2 | Details

Cast

Tamera Tomakili

Sean Patrick Small

Rating: TV-MA,
Genre: Sport, True Story & Biography
Country of origin: USA
Studio: HBO

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