JOURNAL ARTICLE

Charmer Glen Powell's 'Chad Powers' Is Totally Obnoxious.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Berman, Judy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on *Chad Powers*, a Hulu sports comedy co-created by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron, inspired by a viral stunt from Eli Manning's ESPN show *Eli's Places*. The six-episode series stars Powell as Russ Holliday, a disgraced former quarterback who disguises himself as the obnoxious alter ego Chad Powers to join a college football team. Despite Powell's performance and the show's premise, the series has been criticized for its unlikable main characters and for borrowing heavily from established sports comedies like *Ted Lasso* without offering distinctive or compelling supporting roles. The show attempts to blend crude humor with inspirational themes but is seen as lacking originality and warmth in its portrayal of character development.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:188287517
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