“A Lot of Fun, A Lot of Language”
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What You Need To Know:
The first two episodes of Season One of CHAD POWERS boast high production values, featuring dynamic shots during the football sequences, as well as strong comedy, direction, and acting. The series features a light moral worldview, with Russ’s bad behavior never justified. It struggles to be thoroughly entertaining because the R-rated foul language pervades the entirety of the two episodes, and the main protagonist engages in questionable actions, such as lying about his identity. Due to male nudity and questionable decisions involving alcohol, MOVIEGUIDE® recommends extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
Content:
A light moral worldview with Russ’s bad behavior never justified. A questionable character says she is praying for someone, but it is more for comedic effect. A character sees football as his identity and the same character says the he is walking the path God laid before him, but he is performing as his alter ego;
Excessive obscenities and profanities with 34 “sh” words, 27 “f” words, 43 “f***s words, one “ah” word, four “Gd” words, one “d”, three “mf” words, three “d” words, 6 God blasphemies, one jack*ss, one crap, one “dumbf***s” two “bs” words, two “h” words, one derogatory female anatomy, one male anatomy, two “d*mns”, one God forbid, one “sob”, two “b” words, one.frickin’, one “JC” word, and three “a” words;
Man decks another and falls on wheelchair with kid who has cancer. They both fall over. A water balloon fight culminates with another man ending on the ground, because another man pushes him on the ground;
None. A character says c*m;
A woman wears a crop top. Brief video of an oversized butt, but clothed. Teat mention. Upper male nudity in locker room and swimming pool. Male lower back nudity in locker room. A character says pert of his male anatomy is too big and that it is deep and wide like the love of the Lord;
Man drinks a shot of alcohol at a night club. A man drinks beer;
None; and,
A reference to being vaxxed. A character steals a mask from his father, and his father says that forgiveness can run out. A character says to a woman, “she is a woman biologically speaking, I assume.” Several mentions of the COVID-19 vaccine.
More Detail:
In the first episode, “1st Quarter”, football superstar Russ Holliday fumbles during a game and makes a terrible decision that costs him his career. The news catches up to him later, and he can no longer play football professionally. After seeing a billboard, he decides to use his father’s prosthetics to disguise himself as Chad Powers and enlist in the South Georgia Catfish college football team.
In the second episode, “2nd Quarter”, Russ competes for the quarterback position. His alter ego clashes with his authentic self when Danny warns him that Chad is friendly and doesn’t wish harm on anyone. Meanwhile, one of the coaches invites the team to his lake house, which puts Russ in a challenging situation. He must make sure not to let water contact his makeup.
The first two episodes of Season One of CHAD POWERS have a high production value, which includes dynamic shots during the football sequences, as well a strong comedy, direction, and acting. The football sequences demonstrate the effectiveness and professionalism of the series, bringing much excitement. Tony Yacenda did a great job directing the various actors in both episodes.
Glen Powell exudes charisma in his smile alone, much like in any theatrical role he’s ever been in. He stands out here because he must play against type when he becomes Chad Powers. Fans of Glen Powell will take pride in knowing that the up-and-coming actor stepped out of his comfort zone. Toby Huss as Russ’s father, Mike, sells his performance as a concerned father.
Frankie A Rodriguez as Danny does a great job as the college kid who chooses to help Russ become Chad Powers. Wynn Everett puts in the work as Tricia, Coach Hudson’s insufferable boss, whom the audience will immediately hate for very good reason. Perry Mattfeld as Ricky deadpans her way to successful acting chops, while Steve Zahn as her father, Coach Jake Hudson, always delivers the goods with his mix of dramatic and comedic timing.
Unfortunately, CHAD POWERS struggles to be thoroughly entertaining, as the R-rated foul language pervades the entirety of the two episodes, and the main protagonist engages in questionable actions, such as lying about his identity. Hopefully, as the show progresses, he learns a lesson in humility and repents for his actions. On top of that, one scene contains male backside nudity.
This series demonstrates a light moral worldview, with Russ’s bad behavior never being justified. A questionable character claims to be praying for someone, but it’s more for comedic effect. A character sees football as his identity, and the same character says that he is walking the path God laid before him, but he is performing as his alter ego. Due to excessive foul language, male nudity, and questionable decisions involving alcohol, MOVIEGUIDE® recommends extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
