Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

2022 – 2023 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.

7.7(336 reviews)

22.4078% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Mar 6, 2022
Last air date: Sep 17, 2023
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 17
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: HBO
Creator / showrunner: Jim Hecht, Max Borenstein
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Hyperobject Industries, Jim Hecht Productions, Jason Shuman Productions, Steeplechase Amusements

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Keywords

based on novel or bookbasketballbreaking the fourth wallnational basketball association (nba)basketball team1980slos angeles lakers

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2022 · 10 episodes

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Cast

John C. Reilly

Jerry Buss

Quincy Isaiah

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson

Jason Clarke

Jerry West

Adrien Brody

Pat Riley

Gaby Hoffmann

Claire Rothman

Jason Segel

Paul Westhead

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.7

336 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.699999999999999/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.7/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.699999999999999/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful