Chad Powers
Chad Powers
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Chad Powers

"Two identities. One icon. Zero shame."

8.0
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Comedy
Series Brief

Overview

Eight years after an unforgivable mistake nukes his promising college football career, hotshot quarterback Russ Holliday tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers - a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish.

Why fans love it

The premise centers on the absurdity of a disgraced college quarterback attempting a comeback by shedding his identity. Glen Powell steps into the role of an athlete trading a high profile for the anonymity of a prosthetics-heavy disguise. The transformation highlights the thin line between desperation and talent in the high-stakes world of amateur sports.

The comedy draws its tension from the absurdity of the football program at South Georgia Catfish. By hiding in plain sight as an eccentric walk-on, the protagonist creates a situation where his professional past constantly threatens to collide with his new, strange persona. The show focuses on the discomfort of reinvention rather than the glory of the game.

Featured Players

Cast 10

Glen Powell
as Russ Holliday / Chad Powers
Perry Mattfeld
as Ricky
Quentin Plair
as Coach Byrd
Wynn Everett
as Tricia
Steve Zahn
as Jake Hudson
Haliey Welch
as Haliey Welch
1 episode
Gabriel LaBelle
as Tyler
1 episode
Kirk Herbstreit
as Kirk Herbstreit
1 episode
Chris Fowler
as Chris Fowler
1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

undercover quarterback college american football based on tv series
Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hulu
US
Disney Plus
CA • UK
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 30, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
89