Dwayne Johnson’s HBO series with five seasons is losing a streaming home this month, with the 2015 series departing from a key platform.Dwayne Johnson moviesand TV shows have often seen him portraying highly memorable characters. Fromhis work inFast & Furiousas Hobbs to his autobiographical comedyYoung Rock, his talents have been multifaceted in leading roles.
While often cast as an action hero, the fact he has comedies under his belt also meanshe’s able to spread his talent beyond what’s typically expected of his performances. This includes theupcomingThe Smashing Machinemovie, which will showcase his abilities bringing real-world stories to life. But one of his memorable projects is soon leaving a streaming home.
According to Netflix’s list of upcoming removals,Johnson’s HBO comedy-dramaBallerswill be leaving the platform on August 15. The five-season series will no longer be streaming on the platform, meaning one of its major streaming homes is no longer. The show’s removal also means one less project by the actor that will be available on the platform too.
What Ballers' Removal Means For The Series' Streaming Future
Where Else Does The Show Call Home?
Ballersstars Johnson as Spencer Strasmore, an NFL player who is forced to retire after a major injury. He decides to become a financial manager for other NFL players, helping a number of young men with their finances while navigating this new world for himself.The HBO dramedybegan in 2015, running up until 2019.
The show’s removal from Netflix means there’s less than two weeks left to binge-watch it on the platform. Luckily, the series isn’t disappearing from streaming forever -the show is still available on HBO Max, given HBO was the channel it originally aired on. This means, even though it won’t be on Netflix anymore, the series will still be streaming elsewhere.
Episodes ofBallersare also available for purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Our Take On Ballers Getting Removed From Netflix
A Bittersweet Departure For The Johnson-Led Series
Johnson’s TV show has plenty of interesting portrayals of the financial world of NFL players.The series earned mostly positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoesand had relatively high ratings on HBO, especially during seasons 2 and 3. Because of Johnson’s role as an NFL player-turned-financial manager, it’s a unique role for him contrasted with his typical performances.
While the show leaving Netflix makes it harder to watch, sequestering it to one streaming service, it could still get more eyes on it now that its time there is limited. Given it’s one ofJohnson’s more interesting starring roles on TV,Ballersis the perfect contrast to his more action-heavy movie roles that gives him plenty to work with.
