Hulu Premieres Glen Powell's 'Chad Powers' Football Comedy Series

The Hulu limited series "Chad Powers" stars Glen Powell as Russ Holliday, a disgraced former college quarterback who attempts a comeback under a new identity by using a wig and prosthetics to join a college football team. The show is inspired by a real-life stunt performed by NFL quarterback Eli Manning in 2022, who disguised himself during a college tryout, and explores themes of failure, accountability, and reinvention. Despite its comedic and sports-drama premise, critics have found the series uneven, with some humor falling flat and concerns about the portrayal of sensitive topics. The show includes numerous cameos from the football world, including Eli Manning as an executive producer, and even features internet personality Haliey Welch, linking the series to contemporary pop culture. "Chad Powers" attempts to blend sports, comedy, and identity struggles, but reception has been mixed, with comparisons to "Ted Lasso" highlighting its challenges in capturing similar charm. Overall, the series reflects on the cost of trying to remake oneself when past mistakes continue to define public perception.