Apple TV+'s New Show Is the Perfect Summer Binge for Fans of Ted Lasso & Shrinking
The new series will inspire you to believe in people again and have a more positive outlook on life.
Stick is written and created by Jason Keller, screenwriter of the sports drama Ford v Ferrari. The showrunner moves from dynamic racing to one of the least spectacular sports in the world.
In recent years, it seems that Apple TV+ has confidently occupied the niche of comfortable shows like Ted Lasso and Shrinking. While Stick has different creators, these three projects are very similar in spirit and optimistic mood.
What Is Stick About?
Thirteen years ago, professional golfer Price, winner of several tournaments, could not stand the pressure and suffered a nervous breakdown right on the course. His career was cut short.
Today, Pryce sells golf clubs and feels that he has no more prospects. His ex-wife asks him to sign the documents necessary to sell their shared home and move on.
Pryce spots a 17-year-old boy named Santi hitting a ball and immediately realizes that he has real talent. The former pro decides to help Santi become the next Tiger Woods.
In Stick, Golf Becomes an Exciting and Dynamic Sport
At first glance, golf may not seem like the most spectacular sport. However, the authors find interesting angles for hitting the ball, create fiery compositions, and invite real golf stars and professional commentators to play small roles.
The tournaments in which Santi participates are full of tension and intrigue. Golf plays a key role in the narrative, and you can know nothing about clubs and still be interested in what's happening on screen.
Stick Is Full of Charming Characters
In Stick a group of losers comes together, each needing a second chance. Though the plot twists are predictable, it's impossible not to empathize with the charming characters.
They engage in quarrels over trifles, have adventurous exploits, make touching confessions, and engage in obligatory reconciliations. The authors strike the perfect balance between comedy and drama.
Stick Is an Optimistic And Uplifting Series Perfect for a Summer Binge
Jason Keller's series is a worthy summer show. In Stick, a team of misfits learns to trust each other, embrace their individuality, have faith in the future, and take risks for important goals.
While Santi matures and transitions from amateur to professional, Pryce finds true friends and learns that it's never too late to start a new chapter and that family can include people who aren't related by blood. Stick is one of the few series that leave viewers with a pleasant aftertaste and renewed faith in humanity.