Welcome to Wrexham
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Welcome to Wrexham

"Back-to-back-to-back-to-back at it again."

7.8
Yr 2022
Status Returning Series
Documentary Reality
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Series Brief

Overview

Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Critics widely praised Welcome to Wrexham as a gripping and heartwarming documentary series. Rather than positioning its famous Hollywood owners—Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney—as the exclusive focus, reviewers appreciated that the show devotes extensive screen time to the working-class town, dedicated club staff, and long-suffering supporters of Wrexham Football Club.

While some reviewers initially questioned the actors' motives, the consensus highlights the docuseries for its emotional depth, sharp editing, and exhilarating sports action. The series effectively blends drama and humor, capturing the genuine ups and downs of football ownership with an authentic, grounded feel.

“This gripping series follows Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of Wales’ oldest club, but the real stars of its zippy episodes are the locals”

“It's joyful and exhilarating to watch”

“Welcome to Wrexham does a fine job of depicting the ups and downs that come with running a professional football club”

“Reynolds and McElhenney... wisely cede great stretches of screen time to the players, the support staff and the long-suffering yet fiercely loyal fans in Wrexham”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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CA
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UK
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CA
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US
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US
Spectrum On Demand
US
FXNow
US
ITVX
UK
Disney Plus
CA • UK
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Why fans love it

The appeal of this documentary series rests on the friction between a historic working-class football club and its new Hollywood owners. Ryan Reynolds and his co-owner bring the visibility of global stardom to a team that has long languished in the lower rungs of the sport. The narrative avoids the typical polish of sports media, focusing instead on the practical consequences of their investment for both the players and the local community in North Wales.

The series finds its footing by balancing the ambitions of the owners against the realities of a struggling club. It highlights the perspectives of players like Luke Young and the residents who view the team as a heartbeat of their town. Rather than promising a straightforward Cinderella story, the show captures the slow, often tedious mechanics of turning around a sports franchise. It remains anchored in the genuine hopes and anxieties of the people who were invested in the team long before cameras ever arrived.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 5
Longest run 57 eps
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
as Self
57 episodes
Rob Mac
Rob Mac
as Self
57 episodes
Luke Young
as Self
3 episodes
Rob Clarke
as Self
9 episodes
Jordan Davies
as Self
7 episodes
Christian Dibble
as Self
5 episodes
Tyler French
as Self
2 episodes
Reece Hall-Johnson
as Self
2 episodes
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Spencer Harris as Self 4 episodes Daniel Jarvis as Self 2 episodes Humphrey Ker as Self 37 episodes Rob Lainton as Self 7 episodes Bryn Law as Self 3 episodes Paul Rutherford as Self 2 episodes Wayne Jones as Self 26 episodes Shaun Harvey as Self 31 episodes Will Ferrell as Self 2 episodes David Beckham as Self 2 episodes James Burbage as Shaun Harvey 2 episodes Paul Chaloner as Self 4 episodes Paul Mullin as Self 19 episodes Mark Griffiths as Self 19 episodes Jacob Mendy as Self 4 episodes Phil Parkinson as Self 35 episodes Kaitlin Olson as Self 6 episodes John Green as Self 2 episodes Rosie Hughes as Self 6 episodes Simon Cooke as Self 9 episodes Kerry Evans as Self 7 episodes Fleur Robinson as Self 5 episodes Shaun Winter as Self 12 episodes Cameron Green as Self 2 episodes Annette Gardner as Self 4 episodes Sam Halton as Self 3 episodes Michael Hett as Self 10 episodes Ben Jones as Self 2 episodes Mark Jones as Self 3 episodes Julie Birrell as Self 8 episodes Arthur Massey as Self 3 episodes Jacqui Valentine as Self 8 episodes Aaron Hayden as Self 5 episodes Jonny Taylor as Self 2 episodes Kelsey Edwards as Self 2 episodes Kevin Mulholland as Self 10 episodes Ollie Palmer as Self 13 episodes Julie Greenwood as Self 2 episodes Steve Parkin as Self 5 episodes Helena McElhenny as Self 2 episodes Mary Taylor as Self 2 episodes Anthony Forde as Self 6 episodes Aidan Davison as Self 2 episodes Elliot Lee as Self 8 episodes Neil Roberts as Self 6 episodes Jordan Tunnicliffe as Self 2 episodes Ben Tozer as Self 5 episodes Mark Howard as Self 10 episodes Alison Tipping as Self 2 episodes Millie Tipping as Self 3 episodes Macaulay Langstaff as Self 3 episodes Shawn Levy as Self 3 episodes Steve Dale as Self 6 episodes Kim Dutton as Self 3 episodes Lili Jones as Self 9 episodes Blake Lively as Self 3 episodes Gemma Owen as Self 9 episodes Mia Roberts as Self 4 episodes Ben Foster as Self 7 episodes Delyth Morgan as Self 3 episodes James McClean as Self 5 episodes Chris Johnson as Self 3 episodes Steven Fletcher as Self 3 episodes Phoebe Davies as Self 4 episodes Arthur Okonkwo as Self 8 episodes James Jones as Self 3 episodes Michael Williamson as Self 5 episodes
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Keywords

football (soccer) sports documentary football (soccer) team apologetic
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
August 24, 2022
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
177