Winning Time- The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2 on Showmax

7 August 2023

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty S2

Season 2 of Winning Time takes us back to the exhilarating world of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. This season focuses on the aftermath of the 1980 Finals, leading up to an epic rematch between Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) and Larry Bird (Sean Patrick Small).

Season 1 received critical acclaim with an 85% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.3/10 rating on IMDb. Executive produced by Adam McKay, the returning cast includes Adrien Brody, Jason Segel, and Gaby Hoffman, alongside new cast member Michael Chiklis. Brace yourself for more excitement, drama, and outstanding performances in this highly-anticipated season.

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