Ballers (2015)

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Season 2
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 21, 2015
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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Critic Reviews

  1. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Chuck Barney
    Jul 12, 2016
    75
    [Ricky Jerret, played by John David Washington (Denzel Washington's son) is] the show's secret weapon--a handsome, energetic live-wire who expertly conveys the brash ego and subtle insecurities of a player whose career may be fading into the sunset at the age of 30. But make no mistake, this is Johnson's baby. With that all-glowing smile, he brings his A-game to Ballers while always managing to look good in a suit.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    Jul 15, 2016
    70
    There are some genuine glimmers of human insight and deep-felt emotion amid the pigskin-tossing carnival. John David Washington continues to impress as Ricky Jerret.
  3. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Jul 25, 2016
    50
    The show suffers when it’s away from Johnson, lacking any real focus. Individual moments can be fine, but they seem strung together rather than part of a cohesive vision.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Andrew Wallenstein
    Jul 12, 2016
    50
    As was the case in its first season, there’s noticeable drag in the story every moment Ballers spends away from protagonist Spencer Strasmore (Johnson).

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. kawhis
    Jan 18, 2023
    8
    Другий сезон, як мені здалось, максимально повторює перший, але це і непогано. Ти все одно дивишся усі серії, захлинаючись, а тандем головнихДругий сезон, як мені здалось, максимально повторює перший, але це і непогано. Ти все одно дивишся усі серії, захлинаючись, а тандем головних героїв продовжує захоплювати. Проте настав час робити левел ап у своїх справах, чого я і чекаю від наступного сезону.… Full Review »
  2. GrantD243
    Oct 9, 2018
    8
    Season two of Ballers continues to build on the character relationships, business deals, and drama that was introduced in the first season,Season two of Ballers continues to build on the character relationships, business deals, and drama that was introduced in the first season, while also providing the viewer with some great humor. It is arguably better than its predecessor, which is rare in television.… Full Review »
  3. LamontRaymond
    Jul 17, 2016
    5
    Dwayne Johnson is still eminently watchable, but this second season kickoff episode was pretty boring. No major crises established. All theDwayne Johnson is still eminently watchable, but this second season kickoff episode was pretty boring. No major crises established. All the T&A seems forced this time around. Hopefully some of the primary crises for the season will be developed in ep.2 - or people will be running for the exits. HBO Sunday Night can't merely consist of "The Night Of" - got to follow-up that quality with quality.… Full Review »
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