Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

"Everybody wants a piece."

7.6
Yr 2022
Status Canceled
Drama Comedy
Series Brief

Overview

A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that defined an era, both on and off the court.

Why fans love it

Winning Time charts the chaotic ascent of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1980s. Rather than a straightforward sports biopic, the show leans into a restless, kinetic style that mirrors its subject matter. By frequently breaking the fourth wall, the narrative invites viewers into the perspective of both the athletes and the front office as they navigate the pressure of a rising NBA dynasty.

John C. Reilly anchors the production with a portrayal that highlights the tension inherent in building an icon from the ground up. The writing balances professional high-stakes drama with the off-court volatility of the era. It treats basketball not just as a game, but as a cultural flashpoint in a decade defined by excess and rapid change.

Featured Players

Cast 75

Michael Chiklis
as Red Auerbach
2 episodes
John C. Reilly
as Jerry Buss
17 episodes
Quincy Isaiah
as Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
17 episodes
Jason Clarke
as Jerry West
17 episodes
Adrien Brody
as Pat Riley
17 episodes
Gaby Hoffmann
as Claire Rothman
17 episodes
Jason Segel
as Paul Westhead
17 episodes
Tracy Letts
as Jack McKinney
10 episodes
Hadley Robinson
as Jeanie Buss
10 episodes
DeVaughn Nixon
as Norman 'Norm' Nixon
10 episodes
Solomon Hughes
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
10 episodes
Tamera Tomakili
as Earleatha 'Cookie' Kelly
10 episodes
Brett Cullen
as Bill Sharman
10 episodes
Stephen Adly Guirgis
as Frank Mariani
10 episodes
Spencer Garrett
as Chick Hearn
10 episodes
Sarah Ramos
as Cheryl Pistono
10 episodes
Molly Gordon
as Linda Zafrani
10 episodes
Joseph Brooks
as Lon Rosen
10 episodes
Jimel Atkins
as Jamaal Wilkes
10 episodes
Rob Morgan
as Earvin Johnson Sr.
10 episodes
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Sally Field
as Jessie Buss
10 episodes
Michael O'Keefe
as Jack Kent Cooke
1 episode
Kate Arrington
as Joann Mueller
1 episode
Sean Small
as Larry Bird
1 episode
Kirk Bovill
as Donald Sterling
1 episode
Jerry Zucker
as Jerry Zucker
1 episode
David Zucker
as David Zucker
1 episode
Jim Abrahams
as Jim Abrahams
1 episode
Daniel Deyoung
as Rod Thorn
1 episode
Emily Berry
as Head Nurse
1 episode
Anusha Angur
as Young Nurse
1 episode
Stewart Skelton
as Cooke Lead Counsel
1 episode
Emil Beheshti
as Cooke Counsel 2
1 episode
Edward Fletcher
as Sportswriter
1 episode
Brian Mahoney
as Sportswriter
1 episode
Ted Enberg
as Dick Enberg
1 episode
Cayden K. Williams
as 8-Year-Old Earvin
1 episode
Landon Gordon
as Child Actor
1 episode
Gayla Johnson
as Beauty Parlor Woman
1 episode
Tiffany Jeneen
as Beauty Parlor Woman
1 episode
Stevvi Alexander
as Beauty Parlor Woman
1 episode
Arielle Reitsma
as Honey
1 episode
Jonathan T. Floyd
as Fred / Playboy Mansion Valet
1 episode
Michael James Boehler
as Naked Man
1 episode
Terrence Stone
as Butler
1 episode
Michael Whaley
as Horn Nightclub MC
1 episode
Michael Majacks
as Cab Driver
1 episode
Theresa Cameron
as Stage Mom
1 episode
Yulia Rogatneva
as Sterling Girl
1 episode
Olivia Novak
as Sterling Girl
1 episode
G. Larry Butler
as Johnny Most
1 episode
Thom Pinto
as Male Radio Broadcaster (voice)
1 episode
Courtney Friel
as Female Radio Broadcaster (voice)
1 episode
Harold Boons
as Funny Johnson Uncle
1 episode
Bettye Davis
as Funny Johnson Aunt
1 episode
Shiyenne Talley
as Johnson Sister
1 episode
Jeff Pearlman
as Journalist
1 episode
Catherine Pearlman
as Bulls Secretary
1 episode
Idan Ravin
as Daytime TV Anchor
1 episode
Nicholas Britell
as Horn Nightclub Piano Player
1 episode
Noa Nevé
as Horn Nightclub Singer
1 episode
Ashley Argota
as Horn Nightclub Singer
1 episode
Carmit Bachar
as Horn Nightclub Singer
1 episode
Melinda Sullivan
as Horn Nightclub Singer
1 episode
LisaGay Hamilton
as Christine Johnson
2 episodes
Lola Kirke
as Karen Bue West
1 episode
Rachel Hilson
as Cindy Day
1 episode
Carter Redwood
as Brian
1 episode
Lucy Walters
as Beverly
1 episode
Rickey Brown
as Quincy Johnson
2 episodes
Darone Okolie
as Larry Johnson
2 episodes
Andy Hirsch
as David Stern
2 episodes
David Purdham
as Larry O'Brien
2 episodes
Jack Doke
as Dennis McKinney
2 episodes
Vera Myers
as Girlfriend (uncredited)
2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Art Department Coordinator
Leadman
Set Decoration
Camera Intern
Camera Loader
Still Photographer
Set Decorating Coordinator
Production Design
Assistant Property Master
First Assistant "A" Camera
Second Assistant "C" Camera
Construction Coordinator
Second Assistant "A" Camera
Main Title Designer
"B" Camera Operator
Keyword Cloud

Keywords

based on novel or book basketball breaking the fourth wall national basketball association (nba) basketball team 1980s los angeles lakers
Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

HBO Max
US
HBO Max Amazon Channel
US • UK
Crave
CA
Crave Amazon Channel
CA
Now TV
UK
Sky Go
UK
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
March 06, 2022
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
177