Plot
Canadian television series
✍️ CinePearl Editorial
Why Watch This
Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story peels back the glitter of Olympic glory to expose the high‑stakes world of 1980s sprinting, complete with period‑accurate set pieces and a relentless cat‑and‑mouse chase between fame and scandal. Shamier Anderson’s magnetic turn as the charismatic yet conflicted sprinter anchors the series, making every victory feel intoxicating and every downfall gut‑wrenching.
Best For
Sports drama fans, True‑crime enthusiasts, Canadian TV lovers, Biopic aficionados, Redemption‑story seekers
The CinePearl Take
Director R.T. Thorne and Cory Bowles balance slick race sequences with intimate, dialogue‑heavy moments, keeping the pacing taut without sacrificing character depth. Anderson delivers a career‑defining performance, capturing Johnson’s swagger and inner turmoil with razor‑sharp precision. King Bach provides a surprisingly layered foil as the scheming coach, while Mark McKinney’s cameo as a veteran journalist adds a wry, reflective counterpoint. The series ultimately asks whether the price of greatness is ever worth the moral compromise.
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Cast
Shamier Anderson, King Bach, Mark McKinney
Show Info
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- IMDb
- tt28056869 ↗