They Call Me Magic

April. 22,2022      
Rating:
7.7
Trailer Synopsis

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring candid interviews with teammates, rivals, family, friends, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.

Seasons & Episode

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Seasons 1 : 2022

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Episode 1 - JuneBug
April. 22,2022

All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA’s 1979 first overall draft pick.

Episode 2 - Buck
April. 22,2022

After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic’s popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.

Episode 3 - Earvin
April. 22,2022

Just as life is on the upswing, with marriage and a baby on the way, Magic receives an earth-shattering diagnosis that he’s contracted HIV.

Episode 4 - Magic
April. 22,2022

Fresh off the Dream Team’s historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.

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