Big Shot (TV series) explained

Music:Fil Eisler and Alexis Grapsas
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:20
Runtime:29–53 minutes
Channel:Disney+

Big Shot is an American sports comedy-drama television series created by David E. Kelley, Dean Lorey and Brad Garrett for Disney+ starring John Stamos, Jessalyn Gilsig, and Yvette Nicole Brown.[1]

The series premiered on April 16, 2021. In September 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on October 12, 2022. In February 2023, the series was cancelled after two seasons.

The series was removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, amidst a Disney+ and Hulu content removal purge as part of a broader cost cutting initiative under Disney CEO Bob Iger.[2]

Premise

The series follows Marvyn Korn, a temperamental basketball coach who is fired from his job at the University at Wisconsin and relocates to California to coach a girls' basketball team at Westbrook School, an elite high school for girls.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Special guest stars

Episodes

Season 2 (2022)

Production

Development

In October 2019, Disney+ ordered a ten-episode hour-long comedy-drama based on an original idea by Brad Garrett, who pitched the idea to David E. Kelley and developed it along with Dean Lorey. The trio along with Bill D'Elia were to executive produce with ABC Signature acting as the Production house. Lorey was to write the script and D'Elia to direct the first episode.[8] [9] On September 2, 2021, Disney+ renewed the series for a second season.[10] On February 17, 2023, Disney+ cancelled the series after two seasons.[11]

Casting

With the announcement of the series in October 2019 it was revealed that John Stamos had been cast in the lead role.[8] In late October, the casting of the series regulars were released, attaching Shiri Appleby as assistant coach and Yvette Nicole Brown as dean of the school, along with Richard Robichaux as George, Sophia Mitri Schloss as Emma, Nell Verlaque as Louise, Tiana Le as Destiny, Monique Green as Olive Cooper, Tisha Custodio as Carolyn "Mouse" Smith, and Cricket Wampler as Samantha Finkman. In late January 2020, it was revealed that Jessalyn Gilsig had replaced Shiri Appleby as Holly to make the character a contemporary to Stamos' role.[4] On November 19, 2020, Keala Settle and Emery Kelly were cast in recurring roles.[12] On April 30, 2021, Camryn Manheim, Daisha Graf, and Dale Whibley were cast in recurring roles.[13] On May 13, 2021, it was reported that Darcy Rose Byrnes was set to recur while Marla Gibbs was cast to guest star.[14] On August 15, 2022, Charlie Hall joined the cast in a recurring capacity for the second season.[15]

Filming

Principal photography for Big Shot began in November 2019[16] in Los Angeles.[17] In March 2020, production was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] Production for the series also shut down for a day in November after a COVID-19 test that resulted in being a negative,[19] and for the rest of 2020 in December after a COVID-19 test that resulted in being a positive.[20] Filming resumed in early January 2021, but was paused again at the end of the month after a second positive COVID-19 test.[21] Filming then resumed two weeks later. Production for the second season began in early 2022.[10]

Release

The series premiered on April 16, 2021,[22] releasing weekly on Fridays. The second season was released on October 12, 2022.[23]

Reception

Critical response

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 78% based on 23 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Big Shot struggles to find much new to say, but it boasts strong performances, a sweet disposition, and, with a little perseverance, could become a show worth rooting for."[24] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 65 out of 100 based on 11 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[25]

Jen Chaney of Vulture appreciated the series for its depiction of a basketball team composed of female players instead of male players, stating it portrays some of the obstacles women can face in sport, and complimented the performances of the cast, especially John Stamos and Tiana Le's, while giving a positive take on the development of Stamos' character through his relationships.[26] Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter appreciated the show for its avoidance of easy punchlines by not providing clichés compared to some other sitcoms, praised the characterization and development of Stamos' character, while complimenting performances of the cast and the chemistry between the characters, but stated that the series does not develop some characters enough.[27] Joel Keller of Decider praised the performances of the cast, especially Stamos, stating the actor manages to provide the mannerisms of an intense coach, while saying that the series stays well written despite being predictable at times.[28] Joyce Slaton of Common Sense Media rated the series 4 out of 5 stars, praised the depiction of positive messages, such as perseverance and teamwork, and complimented the presence of positive role models, citing with John Stamos and Jessalyn Gilsi's characters for the advice and lessons they provide to other characters.[29] Pradeep Menon of Firstpost rated the series 3 out of 5 stars, found the show refreshing for its quick resolution of dramatic moments, complimented the performances of the cast members, and appreciated the depiction of same-sex romance as regular relationships.[30] Kristen Lopez of IndieWire gave the show a C+ rating, praised the performances of the cast members, especially Stamos, and complimented Big Shot for avoiding clichés, but found that the series does not develop some characters enough, while stating that the script sometimes feels old-fashioned.[31]

Accolades

!Year!Award!Category!Nominee(s)!Result!Ref.
2021Hollywood Critics Association Television AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Streaming SeriesYvette Nicole Brown[32]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Stamos To Star In 'Big Shot', Disney+ Dramedy Series From David E. Kelley, Brad Garrett & Dean Lorey. October 30, 2019. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. November 19, 2020. November 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127021359/https://deadline.com/2019/10/john-stamos-star-big-shot-disney-plus-dramedy-series-david-e-kelley-brad-garrett-dean-lorey-1202772976/. live.
  2. Web site: Weatherbed . Jess . 2023-05-19 . Over 50 shows are being pulled from Disney Plus and Hulu . 2023-07-31 . The Verge . en-US.
  3. Web site: Big Shot Fact Sheet. Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. March 8, 2021. March 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210318213729/https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/documents/big_shot_fact_sheet_4d3c7f67.pdf. March 18, 2021. live.
  4. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. January 24, 2020. 'Big Shot': Jessalyn Gilsig Joins Disney+ Series From David E. Kelley In Recasting. November 19, 2020. Deadline Hollywood. January 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210126102935/https://deadline.com/2020/01/big-shot-jessalyn-gilsig-john-stamos-disney-plus-dramedy-series-david-e-kelley-replaces-shiri-appleby-brad-garrett-dean-lorey-1202840567/. live.
  5. Web site: Disney+ 'Big Shot' Comedy adds Shiri Appleby and Yvette Nicole Brown. Sarah. Fox. November 3, 2019. Slanted. November 19, 2020. December 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201003901/https://theslanted.com/2019/11/36093/shiri-appleby-yvette-nicole-brown-big-shot-disney/. dead.
  6. Web site: 'Big Shot': Shiri Appleby, Yvette Nicole Brown Among Cast Set For Disney+ Dramedy Series. Denise. Petski. November 1, 2019. Deadline Hollywood. November 19, 2020. March 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210302165821/https://deadline.com/2019/10/big-shot-shiri-appleby-yvette-nicole-brown-among-cast-for-disney-dramedy-series-1202774250/. live.
  7. Web site: Big Shot Fact Sheet - Season 2. Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. September 9, 2022. October 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221013041556/https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/documents/big_shot_s2_fact_sheet_16a27244.pdf. October 13, 2022. live.
  8. Web site: Disney Plus Orders High School Basketball Series From David E. Kelley, John Stamos to Star. Joe. Otterson. October 30, 2019. Variety. November 19, 2020. October 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191031005105/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/disney-plus-david-e-kelley-john-stamos-high-school-basketball-1203388843/. live.
  9. Web site: Disney+ Orders 'Big Shot' Dramedy Series Starring John Stamos. TheWrap. Margeaux. Sippell. October 30, 2019. November 19, 2020. July 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200721015425/https://www.thewrap.com/disney-plus-orders-big-shot-dramedy-series-starring-john-stamos-david-e-kelley/amp/. live.
  10. Web site: 'Big Shot' Renewed For Season 2 At Disney+. Deadline Hollywood. Peter. White. September 2, 2021. September 2, 2021. September 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902161621/https://deadline.com/2021/09/big-shot-renewed-season-2-disney-1234826122/. live.
  11. Web site: Big Shot Cancelled at Disney+. TVLine. Ryan. Schwartz. February 17, 2023. February 17, 2023. February 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230217233201/https://tvline.com/2023/02/17/big-shot-cancelled-season-3-john-stamos-disney-plus/. live.
  12. Web site: 'Big Shot': Keala Settle & Emery Kelly To Recur In Disney+ Dramedy Series. November 19, 2020. Denise. Petski. Deadline Hollywood. November 19, 2020. November 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119231614/https://deadline.com/2020/11/big-shot-keala-settle-emery-kelly-recur-disney-dramedy-series-1234619115/. live.
  13. Web site: 'Big Shot': Camryn Manheim Joins David E. Kelley's Disney+ Series As Recurring, Daisha Graf & Dale Whibley Also Cast. Denise. Petski. Deadline Hollywood. April 30, 2021. April 30, 2021. April 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430185906/https://deadline.com/2021/04/big-shot-camryn-manheim-david-e-kelley-disney-series-recurring-daisha-graf-dale-whibley-cast-1234747769/. live.
  14. Web site: Marla Gibbs Joins Disney+'s 'Big Shot' (Exclusive). Rick. Porter. The Hollywood Reporter. May 13, 2021. May 17, 2021. May 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210515015852/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marla-gibbs-big-shot-disney-plus-1234952382/. live.
  15. Web site: Charlie Hall Books Trio Of TV & Film Roles Including 'Sex Lives of College Girls' Spot. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. August 15, 2022. August 15, 2022. August 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220815182759/https://deadline.com/2022/08/charlie-hall-the-sex-lives-of-college-girls-big-shot-sweethearts-1235092494/. live.
  16. Web site: David E. Kelley Dramedy Starring John Stamos Set at Disney+. The Hollywood Reporter. Lesley. Goldberg. October 30, 2019. November 19, 2020. January 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200125014230/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/live-feed/david-e-kelley-dramedy-starring-john-stamos-set-at-disney-1251330. live.
  17. Web site: Fil-Am actress Tisha Custodio stars in new Disney+ series 'Big Shot' alongside John Stamos. Oriel. Christina M.. Asian Journal. April 14, 2021. April 16, 2021. April 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210416021941/https://www.asianjournal.com/magazines/mdwk-magazine/fil-am-actress-tisha-custodio-stars-in-new-disney-series-big-shot-alongside-john-stamos/. live.
  18. Web site: All the Shows and Movies Shut Down or Delayed Because of Coronavirus but production will hopefully pick up by August 2020. Thorne. Will. Aurthur. Kate. March 12, 2020. Variety. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200313122615/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/films-tv-delayed-coronavirus-canceled-1203532033/ . March 13, 2020 . March 15, 2020.
  19. Web site: 'Big Shot' Production Paused For A Day After Initially Positive COVID-19 Test. November 4, 2020. Nellie. Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. December 14, 2020. December 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201215064223/https://deadline.com/2020/11/big-shot-production-paused-positive-covid-19-test-1234609320/. live.
  20. Web site: 'Big Shot' Disney+ Series Shuts Down Production After Positive Covid-19 Test. December 14, 2020. Nellie. Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. December 14, 2020. December 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214194213/https://deadline.com/2020/12/big-shot-disney-plus-series-shuts-down-production-positive-covid-19-test-1234656131/. live.
  21. Web site: 'Big Shot' Disney+ Series Pauses Production After Positive Covid-19 Test. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. February 4, 2021. February 4, 2021. February 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210205040307/https://deadline.com/2021/02/big-shot-disney-plus-series-pauses-production-positive-covid-19-test-john-stamos-1234688059/. live.
  22. Disney+ Announces Premiere Dates for New Series "Big Shot," "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," Marvel Studios' "Loki," "The Mysterious Benedict Society," "Monsters at Work," "Chip 'N' Dale: Park Life," and "Turner & Hooch". Disney+. The Futon Critic. February 24, 2021. February 24, 2021.
  23. Web site: Big Shot Season 2 Trailer: Coach Korn Feels the Pressure, as Westbrook Goes Co-Ed — Get October Release Date. TVLine. Ryan. Schwartz. September 10, 2022. September 10, 2022. September 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220911000040/https://tvline.com/2022/09/10/big-shot-season-2-release-date-trailer-john-stamos-disney-plus/. live.
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  27. Web site: Fienberg . Daniel . 2021-04-13 . 'Big Shot': TV Review . 2022-05-22 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US . May 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522181114/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/big-shot-tv-review-4164090/ . live .
  28. Web site: 2021-04-16 . Stream It Or Skip It: 'Big Shot' On Disney+ Where John Stamos Plays A Big-Time College Basketball Coach Trying To Relate To A High School Girls Team . 2022-05-22 . Decider . en-US . May 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522181119/https://decider.com/2021/04/16/big-shot-disney-plus-review/ . live .
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  30. Web site: 2021-06-20 . Big Shot review: John Stamos-led Basketball drama is surprisingly refreshing for a dated template . 2022-05-22 . Firstpost . en . Menon, Pradeep . May 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522181114/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/big-shot-review-john-stamos-led-basketball-drama-is-surprisingly-refreshing-for-a-dated-template-9734951.html . live .
  31. Web site: Lopez . Kristen . 2021-04-16 . 'Big Shot' Review: Surprise! John Stamos Is Charming in Disney+ Basketball Drama . 2022-05-22 . IndieWire . en . May 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522181115/https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/big-shot-review-david-e-kelley-basketball-drama-1234626704/ . live .
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