Will Ferrell’s Netflix show is so bad that we need to ban golf TV and movies.
Slate Magazine • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix’s new sports comedy "The Hawk," starring Will Ferrell as a washed-up PGA Tour pro, struggles to offer originality, largely recycling themes and character tropes from recent golf shows and movies.
- The series fails to capture the unique challenges of portraying golf on screen, lacking the creativity and commitment needed to make the slow-paced sport engaging over multiple episodes.
- Despite moments of sharp dialogue and potential for satire, "The Hawk" avoids deeper critique of golf culture and current controversies, such as the impact of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour.
- The show’s characters and plotlines closely mirror those of past golf-related media, resulting in a derivative and uninspired narrative that disappoints even golf enthusiasts.
- Critics suggest Hollywood should pause producing golf content to allow for more innovative and ambitious storytelling that better reflects the complexities and culture of the sport.
