Nahnatchka Khan
Director
Young Rock (2021)
Season 2
As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he takes a comedic look back at his extraordinary life through the outrageous stories of his family and youth that shaped him into the man he is today. He explores his childhood years living amid influential wrestling icons while his dad rose to fame in the business, his rebellious teenage years attending high school in Pennsylvania, and his football years teamed up with powerhouse players at the University of Miami. In his telling, Johnson explains that while his experiences have been larger than life, he remains a down-to-earth guy who still relates to the American people.
Released Feb. 16, 2021
Episode 22 min
14+
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Production Companies: Universal Television, Seven Bucks Productions, Fierce Baby Productions, Grit & Superstition
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
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S2E1 - Unprecedented Fatherhood
As the 2032 election nears, Dwayne reflects on what it means to be a father. In 1984, little Dewey vies for his father's attention. In 1987, teenage Dwayne arrives in Nashville. In 1996, adult Dwayne struggles in the Canadian Football League.
March 15, 2022, midnight
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S2E2 - Seven Bucks
Calgary, 1996: Dwayne struggles to find his footing on the Calgary Stampeders practice squad. Fearing he'll be cut, he spends a life-changing day with a teammate. In 2032, an online troll threatens Dwayne's presidential campaign.
March 22, 2022, midnight
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S2E3 - In Your Blood
Hawaii, 1984: As Lia prepares for her trial, she puts Ata in charge of her wrestling promotion and all the problems that come with it; Rocky begins to feel overshadowed by his partner: Dewey goes head-to-head with a new classmate.
March 29, 2022, midnight
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S2E4 - In the Dark
Nashville, 1987: Rocky promises he will find the family an apartment by the time Ata arrives from Hawaii, but the clock is ticking; Dwayne settles into his new Nashville life with the help of an old family friend, Downtown Bruno.
April 5, 2022, midnight
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S2E5 - What Business?
Tampa, 1995: With his football dreams dashed, Dwayne asks Rocky to train him to become a wrestler; Rocky begrudgingly agrees, but when Dwayne feels he isn't progressing, he secretly turns to outside help.
April 12, 2022, midnight
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S2E6 - Kiss and Release
Hawaii, 1984: When Dewey gets in trouble at school, Ata enlists the help of Andre the Giant to set him straight; Lia, on trial for extortion, attempts to curry favor with the jury.
April 19, 2022, midnight
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S2E7 - An Understanding
Nashville, 1987: Ata and Rocky's marriage hits a rough patch; when teenage Dwayne questions his dad's decision making, Ata tells him the story of how she and Rocky met; in 2032, candidate Johnson decides to face his challenger head on.
April 26, 2022, midnight
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S2E8 - Corpus Christi
Texas, 1996: Dwayne's first match will be for the WWF. After meeting legends and future legends backstage, he soon discovers there's more to the match than just the moves -- he needs to get a hostile audience to care.
May 3, 2022, midnight
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S2E9 - Backyard Brawl-B-Q
Hawaii, 1984: On the day of the Brawl-B-Q, Rocky's relationship with partner Tony Atlas hits a breaking point. Dewey becomes the object of multiple school crushes. The extortion case against Lia reaches its conclusion.
May 10, 2022, midnight
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S2E10 - Rocky's Code
Nashville, 1987: Rocky takes a promising new wrestling job but is faced with a difficult decision. Ata spends a night out with Miss Elizabeth. Teenage Dwayne starts to worry about
May 17, 2022, midnight
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S2E11 - You Gotta Get Down to Get Up
Memphis, 1996: The WWF sends Dwayne to Memphis to develop his wrestling skills. When a booker bullies Downtown Bruno, Dwayne decides to fight back. In 2032, Candidate Dwayne Johnson's conflict with Dr. Julien comes to a head.
May 24, 2022, midnight
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S2E12 - Let the People Decide
In 2032, Candidate Dwayne Johnson rides the ups and downs of election day. In 1984, Rocky and Ata are at a crossroads with their futures in wrestling. In 1987, teenage Dwayne learns that the family is leaving Nashville. In 1996, Dwayne's rise through the WWF doesn't go as planned.
May 24, 2022, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 792 min.
Released: Feb. 16, 2021
Last Air Date: Feb. 24, 2023, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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