The Jocks Return to HBO

Tonight's second season of Ballers is worthy watching to see how damaged Dwayne Johnson can keep his football friends on the straight and narrow.  It is not easy, and even the strongest alphas can fail.  In this case, he fails time and time again as his minions cannot stay out of trouble.  

With Rob Corddry as his sidekick, the drama is intense and often crazy, while you really wonder if so much wealth should be in the hands of all these knuckleheads.  And now Johnson has to battle the sharks to manage the finances of the players.  You can expect plenty of action, frustration, and partying to match the drama.  

HBO was smart to pick this series up for a second season to see how the characters develop. This is the adult version of Friday Night Lights where the sports bubble obscures real life until the cops show up.

Update: Only two episodes into season two HBO has renewed Ballers for a third season.  Another smart play.