English Web Series Full Swing : Season 2

The executive producers of this web series are Chad Mumm, James Gay-Rees, Paul Martin, Warren Smith, Mark W. Olsen, Michael Riceman, and Chris Wandell. The production companies are Box to Box Films and Vox Media Studios. The editors include Sam Billinge and Victoria Simpson. The cast has Amanda Balionis Renner, Dylan Dethier, Dan Rapapor, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka, Scottie Scheffler, Ian Poulter, Joel Dahmen, Matt Fitzpatrick, Dustin Johnson, Tony Finau, Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala, Rory Mcllroy, Cameron Young, Rickie Fowler, Mito Pereira, Tom Kim, Henni Koyack, and Sean Foley.

Plot

This series is a dramatized documentary that gives a behind-the-scenes look at players on and off the course, as well as the tournaments of the PGA tour. It provides a realistic and slightly sensationalized view of the competitive men’s professional golf, and follows the players through wins and losses. This second season ends the cliffhanger that the first season ended on by beginning the first episode with Rory Mcllroy in a battle with the LIV rebels. This web series gives an insight into the minds of the players, for example when Koepka admits being paid nine figures to enroll in the LIV, and when Mcllroy expresses disappointment to his teammates when he says, “My technique is nowhere as good as it used to be.” Various scenes like these show how much this competition affects the players and their confidence. Not only do we see the players in their game, but we also get a glimpse of their relationships with their spouses. For instance, after Bradley wins the Travelers Championship in June, the cameras focus on him. His wife shares a moment where Bradley whispered into her ear to ask her, “Do you want to go to Rome?”. It’s a pretty romantic question if you ask me. And at that time, it seemed realistic for the two of them as there was a high probability that Bradley would make the team, but in the finality they realized that he would have to wait a few more years for it. His wife Jillian understands and asks her son to give Bradley “A squeeze” because “he needs it”. This entire series was executed in a very raw and realistic manner.

Star Performance

The players in this web series played well, and many stood out, especially Rory Mcllroy. His on-screen presence was felt because of the way he handled things, it made his personality prominent.

Analysis

This documentary web series is a perfect raw and realistic presentation of the tournaments of the PGA tour and their players. Certain moments in season 2 have made it even better than season 1. The storyline of season 2 is similar to season 1. The confidence in Mcllroy is evident in the first episode and its deterioration was presented well and realistically, his vulnerability with his teammates evokes a sense of pity with the audience and even though millions of people would see him having an emotional breakdown, he doesn’t hold back. However, although this season has many good points and started strong, the rest of the episodes don’t seem strong enough to reach the standard that the first few episodes have set. The first three episodes are probably the best in the second season.

What’s There?

• This web series is very realistic and perfecly captures emotional moments.
• The cinematography of this web series is excellent.
• The style of execution helps us empathise with the players.

What’s Not There?

• The episodes that follow the first three episodes aren’t as good.

Verdict

This web series is suitable for both hardcore fans and casual fans. Even people who are mildly interested in the sport can go ahead and watch it, but do not skip season 1 as it gives crucial information to understand the sport better. This show is not recommended for people who are not interested in golf, or any kind of sport.