Playmakers
“If all you see is the athlete, open your eyes.”
Series Overview
The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 11 Episodes
45 min per episode
2003 – 2003
Premiered: Tue, Aug 26, 2003
John EisendrathLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 11: “Week 17”
Leon auditions for a sportscaster job at Samantha's station; Olczyk must handle a surprise pregnancy announcement; Buffalo's weight gain affects his chances of playing.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Eisendrath
Lou Natale
John Berrie
John Eisendrath, Orly Adelson, Jamie Paul Rock, Mark Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
John Berrie
Director of Photography
Lou Natale
Original Music Composer
Jamie Paul Rock
Producer
Rocco Matteo
Production Design
Noreen Landry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
18: FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playmakers
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What is Playmakers about?
The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.
How many seasons does Playmakers have?
Playmakers comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Playmakers?
Key cast members in Playmakers include Tony Denison, Omar Gooding, Russell Hornsby, Jason Matthew Smith, Marcello Thedford.
Who created or directed Playmakers?
Playmakers was developed and directed by John Eisendrath.