Good Game (2017 TV series)
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Genre | Comedy |
Created by |
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Written by |
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Directed by | Danny Jelinek |
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Composer | Ryan Elder |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 6 |
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Executive producers |
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Cinematography | Andrew Knapp |
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Running time | 25 minutes |
Production company | Starburns Industries |
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Network | YouTube Red[1] |
Release | August 30 September 27, 2017 | –
Good Game is an American
Premise
Good Game follows "a newly formed team of eSports players trying to make it to the top in the cutthroat world of competitive gaming."[2]
Cast and characters
- Dan Avidan as Alex Taylor, the optimistic coach of the team and Ryland's roommate
- Arin Hanson as Ryland Tate, a former DotA legend who tries to hide his embarrassing past
- Michele Morrow as Ashley "Ash" Donovan, a video game reporter who relishes the chance to compete
- Jade Payton as Samantha "Sam" Kinsey, a former Olympic tennis hopeful who began playing Killcore during rehabilitation from an injury
- Rahul Abburi as Kamal Pasala, an obnoxious but vital part of the team.
- Michael Ornsteinas Lorenzo Santella Jr., Alex and Ryland's landlord and source of the team's funding
- Oliver Cooper as "SteaminSemen", Ryland's adversary
- Jesse Coxas Jesse Newman, the mysterious creator of Killcore
Production
Development
On June 22, 2017, it was announced during
Cancellation
On March 25, 2018, Morrow announced through her official Twitter account that the show had been cancelled after one season due to low viewership.[4][5]
Casting
Alongside the initial series announcement, it was confirmed that the series would star Arin Hanson, Dan Avidan, and Michele Morrow.[2]
Release
On August 3, 2017, the official trailer for the series was released.[6][7][8][9]
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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1 | "The Return of Boogerboss" | Danny Jelinek | Sarah Carbiener & Erica Rosbe | August 30, 2017 |
2 | "Everybody Calls Everybody a Nazi" | Danny Jelinek | Sarah Carbiener & Erica Rosbe | August 30, 2017 |
3 | "Self Abuse (Not the Fun Kind)" | Danny Jelinek | Sarah Carbiener & Erica Rosbe | September 6, 2017 |
4 | "Don't Cross the Streams" | Danny Jelinek | Sarah Carbiener & Erica Rosbe | September 13, 2017 |
5 | "You Stab My Back I'll Stab Yours" | Danny Jelinek | Sarah Carbiener & Erica Rosbe | September 20, 2017 |
6 | "Blood Match" | Danny Jelinek | Sarah Carbiener & Erica Rosbe | September 27, 2017 |
Reception
In a positive review,
References
- ^ Aridi, Sara (September 1, 2017). "What's on TV Friday: 'Narcos' and 'Diana, 7 Days'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (June 22, 2017). "YouTube Red Orders Series Produced By Dwayne Johnson, Dan Harmon & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Alexander, Julia (June 23, 2017). "YouTube, Dan Harmon are hopping on TV's newest trend with scripted esports comedy". Polygon. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Morrow, Michele [@michelemorrow] (March 25, 2018). ""@YouTube cancelled Good Game" #DisappointmentIn4Words" (Tweet). Retrieved May 26, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20180630063257/https://twitter.com/michelemorrow/status/977965053138812930
- ^ Wilde, Tyler (August 3, 2017). "Watch the first trailer for the Dan Harmon-produced esports comedy series". PC Gamer. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (August 3, 2017). "Watch the first trailer for Good Game from Dan Harmon and YouTube Red". Polygon. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Workman, Robert (August 3, 2017). "Rick And Morty Co-Creator Producing New Esports Comedy, Good Game". ComicBook.com. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Gutelle, Sam (August 4, 2017). "Game Grumps Offers Preview For 'Good Game' Ahead Of August 30 Premiere On YouTube Red - Tubefilter". Tubefilter. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- Heavy. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- Fandom. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Bertz, Katrina (November 21, 2017). "Good Game: A Horrible Show and Why You Should Watch It". Cultured Vultures. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
External links
- Good Game at IMDb