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Heels - Stephen Amell wrasslin' drama on Starz - GET IN HERE YA JABRONIE MARKS

RatskyWatsky

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This is Starz, Stephen. You know what to do 👀

Sunday, August 15 at 9/8c.

Trailer

Set in Georgia, wrestler Jack Spade acts as the villainous antagonist to the hero played by younger brother Ace as they seek to continue their late father's dream of an independent wrestling league.
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Reviews

Decider said:
The incisive writing and nuanced performances combine to make Heels one of the most entertaining shows of the summer.
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Entertainment Weekly said:
Heels captures the humor and scrappy showmanship of sports entertainment.
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AV Club said:
Heels doesn't always expertly portray the world of professional wrestling, but it does a wonderful job of capturing what makes it so special. ... From a distance you can see the stereotypical characters, the good vs. evil dichotomy, and larger-than-life drama. But give it time, and dig a little deeper, and soon you'll find yourself emotionally invested in a bunch of misfit weirdos throwing fake punches while dressed in spandex.
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Collider said:
Funny, dramatic, occasionally very stupid, and equally as often incredibly moving, Heels touches every corner, and if you can keep popping up after the bumps, you'll understand how addicting those bright lights can be.
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Strandr

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How long until he tells the heel that he has "Failed this family" and then turns to look at the camera and winks?
 
CountAntonio

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Listening to some wrestling podcasts lately the independent wrestling scene seems like a really interesting setting.
 
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RatskyWatsky

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TV Line said:
Stephen Amell's Starz Drama Is Friday Night Lights With Wrestling — and So, So Good

Much like NBC's beloved Friday Night Lights, which captivated football fans and non-fans alike, wrestling knowledge isn't a prerequisite to understand or even enjoy Heels.

Heels is a beautifully shot and well-written love letter to independent wrestling, elevated by an ultra-talented acting ensemble.
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RBH

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I'll be watching it!
 
Dysun

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I'll give it a shot as a fan of Arrow & Vikings. Normally the premise isn't something that I'd be into otherwise.
 
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RatskyWatsky

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episode should be up tonight!

Heelz on Stars!

reviews are good check it owt
 
EzekelRAGE

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Good first episode, show has some potential.

Just realized that was Choo Choo from Justified playing Jim.
 
PHOENIXZERO

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Been waiting for this for like a year, the trailer for it made me a little concerned on the wrestling aspect but hopefully with it not being super accurate I can't wait.

Just remembered again that I need to get back into Vikings, I still haven't even watched season five.
 
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Autumn

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First episode felt like half a season. They can borrow so many wrestling storylines so that's no problem.
 
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RatskyWatsky

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Very good premiere. Excited to see where the season goes from here!
 
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Pitivity said:
I heard the word script and character WAY more than I would have liked. I don't know if indie promoters really talk like this.
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Yeah and the use of wrestling terms was "inform in the audience" type thing but kind of cringe.

I really hope they tone down the script talk which I'm going to assume they went with instead of putting together the show's format or run sheet though still that's more for TV, I guess their internet thing might count.
 
TheNatureBoy

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Bjorn stays fighting with his brother, at least Jack is less scary to deal with than Ivar.

Oliver whether in Duffy or in Star City still likes doing things his way.

They mentioned WCW and the footage they showed of the rival promotion was from TNA. Wonder if they will keep saying up north, or actually mention WWE.

I guess the women's revolution hasn't hit Duffy, GA yet.
 
EzekelRAGE

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Ace: I NEVER want to be booed again.

The look on Jack's/Amell's face is funny as hell. You can tell he plans on making Ace a heel.
 

Ashhong

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Friday night lights comparison is extremely high praise to me. I'll have to check this out now
 
TheNatureBoy

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Ace being excited to get Krystal's may have been the highlight of the past episode.

Jack is a dick for not apologizing sooner.
 
Aiii

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Wasn't wild about the debut episode, but the second one was very good.
 
Rumenapp

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cm punk shows up in the third episode, can't wait to see his character.
 
Aiii

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The drone rodent spitting blood all over Jack was fucking amazing.
 
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TheNatureBoy

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Yeah it was cool seeing Punk show up and agree about the drone rodent.

Their dad reminded me of Don Fyre in the beginning.
 
Rumenapp

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The show seems great, 3rd episode was pretty good.

How many episodes are in this season?
 
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