Behind the glitzy and glamorous life of an NBA player are years of tears, sweat, and Sisyphean struggle. Inspired by the life of NBA star Kevin Durant, Swagger on Apple TV+ is a stimulating story of a basketball prodigy and his very ambitious mother. The series shows what life is like on the AUU (Amateur Atheltic Union) basketball circuit and how every day brings new, unprecedented, and unexpected challenges for the players, their families, and the coaches.
Where to Watch Swagger
Good news! There are a few ways you and your family can not only enjoy Swagger but everything the streaming service has to offer. Apple TV+ offers a free 7-day trial as well as a one-month free trial as part of a bundled package if you purchase Apple One. Already have an Apple device? That includes a free three-month subscription to Apple TV+ if redeemed within 90 days.
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How Many Episodes Are in Swagger?
There are 10 episodes in Swagger. Each episode lasts between 45-59 mins. You can check the complete list of Swagger episodes and their scheduled date release below.
Season 1
- “NBA”: October 29, 2021
- “Haterade”: October 29, 2021
- “Mano a Mano”: October 29, 2021
- “We Good?”: November 5, 2021
- “24-Hour Person”: November 12, 2021
- “All on the Line”: November 19, 2021
- “#RADICALS”: November 25, 2021
- “Still I Rise”: December 3, 2021
- “Follow-Through”: December 10, 2021
- “Florida”: December 17, 2021
Season 2
- “Here Comes the Sun”: November 1, 2022
- “Episode 2.2”: TBD
- “Episode 2.3”: TBD
- “Through the Fire”: December 1, 2022
What Are the Critics Saying about Swagger?
With an approval rating of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and an average audience score of 89%, critics seem to have given Swagger a big thumbs up.
The Hollywood Reporter’s Angie Han says, “A lesser show might buckle under the weight of all such heavy-duty issues. But while Swagger does wobble here and there, it handles most of these plot points as deftly as its characters do a ball.”
Brian Tallerico from The Playlist is impressed by how the show manages to become an ensemble drama, “One of the greatest strengths of Swagger is how much it avoids becoming just about Jace, turning into more of an ensemble drama than other creators would have allowed, detailing how the lives of people around young talents can be just as interesting.”
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Is Swagger Suitable for Kids?
Swagger has a TV-14 rating, which means most parents would find the content of the series unsuitable for children below 14 years of age.
