Series synopsis
Greatness Code is an American documentary television series that premiered on Apple TV on July 9, 2020. It ended on May 13, 2022.
Iconic athletes pull back the curtain on a pivotal career moment when they touched greatness. A stylized hybrid of live action and visual effects, this short-form docuseries sheds new light on the sports legends you thought you knew.
Premise
Iconic athletes pull back the curtain on a pivotal career moment when they touched greatness. A stylized hybrid of live action and visual effects, this short-form docuseries sheds new light on the sports legends you thought you knew.
Premise: Seven legends. Seven stories.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- LeBron James as Self
- Tom Brady as Self
- Alex Morgan as Self
- Usain Bolt as Self
- Shaun White as Self
- Katie Ledecky as Self
- Kelly Slater as Self
- Pia Sundhage as Self (archive footage)
- Jimmy Kimmel as Self (archive footage)
- Megan Rapinoe as Self (archive footage)
- Marcus Rashford as Self
- Russell Wilson as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | July 9, 2020 | July 9, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 13, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
LeBron James In the 2012 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, LeBron learned to silence the noise—and became the King. |
July 9, 2020 |
| 2 |
Tom Brady In 20 years of pro football, the GOAT has only played one “perfect” game—and it's not what you're thinking. |
July 9, 2020 |
| 3 |
Alex Morgan Morgan soared from bench player to starter on the U.S. Women's National Team following a dominating performance. |
July 9, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marcus Rashford After a slew of injuries left the starting lineup short, Rashford rose to the occasion and made an unforgettable debut for Manchester United. |
May 13, 2022 |
| 2 |
Russell Wilson In a pivotal game against the Steelers, Wilson recorded a career-best passing performance—all while battling a flu that nearly sidelined him. |
May 13, 2022 |
| 3 |
Leticia Bufoni When skateboarder Bufoni won gold at the 2015 SLS World Championship, she proved her critics wrong and made history at the same time. |
May 13, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 9, 2020 |
| Last aired | May 13, 2022 |
| Status | canceled |