Tony Yacenda
Director
Players (2022)
Season 1
A pro League of Legends esports team pursues their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Released June 16, 2022
Episode 31 min
17+
Keywords: tmdb.rivalry, tmdb.mockumentary, tmdb.sport-competition, tmdb.esports, tmdb.rookie, tmdb.teamwork, tmdb.dramedy + 9 more, tmdb.show-within-a-show, imdb.mockumentary, imdb.dramedy, imdb.satire, imdb.esports, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.satire-comedy, tmdb.spoof, mdblist.netflix-original
Production Companies: 3 Arts Entertainment, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Funny or Die, CBS Television Studios
Network: Paramount+
Country: United States
Languages:
English
8.0
S1E1 - Creamcheese
New League of Legends pro recruit Organizm joins his favorite team: Fugitive, led by legacy player Creamcheese. The two clash during Organizm’s first professional match, establishing a new rivalry within one of the most promising teams in eSports.
June 16, 2022, midnight
8.0
S1E2 - Organizm
A visit to Organizm’s childhood home in Philadelphia helps illustrate the ambition and drive of a young player while the friction between Creamcheese and Organizm intensifies, with possibly disastrous consequences.
June 16, 2022, midnight
7.0
S1E3 - Braxton
As a founding member of Fugitive and former teammate of Creamcheese, current Coach Kyle Braxton takes his friend's walkout personally as he’s forced to entertain trade offers.
June 16, 2022, midnight
8.0
S1E4 - Ownership
In 2015, Fugitive Gaming earns their spot in the LCS after a win in the Relegation Series and immediately entertain ownership offers, including a convincing pitch from a co-owner of the Sacramento Kings, Nathan Resnick.
June 16, 2022, midnight
7.5
S1E5 - Guru
During the mid-season break, Creamcheese and Organizm are the two players left at the Fugitive House but hopes of building any camaraderie are dashed when Organizm agrees to appear on a controversial podcast hosted by former Fugitive player, Guru.
June 23, 2022, midnight
7.0
S1E6 - Nightfall
Nightfall helps to bridge the divide between Organizm and Creamcheese while potential new owners circle Fugitive Gaming.
June 30, 2022, midnight
7.0
S1E7 - Playoffs
Fugitive faces off against Dignitas and former teammate Frugger in the first playoff series under new owners, Blue Wynn Capital. Creamcheese attends his 10-year high school reunion.
July 7, 2022, midnight
7.0
S1E8 - Philadelphia
After a win in the LCS quarterfinals with Creamcheese and Organizm finally in sync, Fugitive travels to Philadelphia for the semi-finals. Conveniently near Organizm’s hometown, he bristles as his family and town revel in his success.
July 14, 2022, midnight
8.0
S1E9 - Finals
Fugitive competes in the LCS Finals against rival TSM, who beat them in the 2016 finals, now led by former teammate Foresite.
July 21, 2022, midnight
9.0
S1E10 - Yuumi
After an emotional and dramatic showing at the LCS Finals, Fugitive shifts their focus to the World Championship in Seoul.
July 28, 2022, midnight
Network: Paramount+
Episode Runtime: 31 min.
Season Runtime: 319 min.
Released: June 16, 2022
Last Air Date: July 28, 2022, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-MA / 17+
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