Big Shot

I look forward to this show every Friday now. Honestly so surprised by it. I really only started it because I was going to Disney anyway to watch TFATWS. I was like okay I'll give this a shot. I don't have a single problem with this show. I'm genuinely surprised how good all the actors are, how fun the show is to watch, and how much I want to see Stamos succeed in the role as Marvin Korn. Honestly, the show is a thousand times better than The Mighty Ducks. TMD is incredibly corny and the acting is so suspect at times but I think the casting they did for Big Shot is so much better than you'd think. Definitely give it a shot.

Edit: I just finished all of season one. I absolutely loved this show. The story lines were believable, and the acting was spot on! I CANNOT wait for Season 2!!

Watched the pilot episode tonight. Wasn't ever a big fan of John Stamos, but Lord that man has gotten better looking with age! I liked the first show, and now can't wait to see the next episodes. I'm not sure when they come out but can't wait. I have not heard anything about this show so I didn't have any preconceived notions before it started. The story line is in line with a regular Disney show, but still seems pretty interesting. I like that the with the exception of John Stamos' character the majority of the show is centered around a female team. Not only that, it's high school so I don't imagine it will deal with all the stories the "grown up" shows feel the need to tackle. Yes I'm an adult, and my kids are grown, but sometimes I like to watch shows that don't make me have to spend so much time "thinking". Of course spending time watching Stamos isn't that difficult either! The rest of the cast is pretty diverse, but doesn't seem forced. It feels like the kids you would see in a normal high school. I can't wait for the next episode to drop.

Not sure why we suddenly seem to have more of these formulaic shows about coaches and dysfunctional sports teams, but this show is not too bad! At first, I thought it would be about an unlikable coach who is a miserable human being, but actually ends up being a likable person that we can learn some life lessons from while he finds his own redemption. That's a good kind of "feel-good" story that doesn't seem (yet) to be overly (and overtly) dipped in all the political correctness and social justice messaging that's forced onto us these days by Hollywood. Big Shot doesn't have the humor and delivery that Ted Lasso has nor its ridiculous premise, but quickly establishes itself as a tad more serious but still light-hearted, less adult comedy.

Of course, if you want the kiddie version, you can watch The Might Ducks: Game Changers, which has has the most ridiculous premise, barely hanging onto what little association anyone can remember about the original movie.

Now, if Disney comes out with a show about a washed up ex-NFL coach who has to coach a South Korean high school football team made up of kids trying to dodge military service, I think we'll complete the set!

Watched it with my teenage daughter who plays basketball. Does it accurately represent teenage girls? After the first introductory scene where he meets the team (which seemed to include all possible stereotypical "teenager" comments), the pacing settles down and generally accurately reflects teenage concerns and emotions. My daughter watched the whole thing, which I took as a good sign. Also, it touches on (but doesn't dwell, thank goodness) how coaching girls' teams is perceived as a "step down" from coaching boys. Hoping this series works to dispel that myth, and looking forward to more episodes.

Interesting to watch while John Stamos exhibits his acting chops as a basketball coach figuring out how to come to terms with his career, his past, and his daughter. The supporting cast is excellent, especially the Principal of the High School whose timing and one liners are hilarious. Especially in the back and forth with Stamos.