Series synopsis
Swagger is an American drama television series that premiered on Apple TV on October 29, 2021. It ended on August 10, 2023. It was created by Reggie Rock Bythewood. It stars O'Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Quvenzhané Wallis and Shinelle Azoroh.
A basketball prodigy must navigate a maze of pressure if he's going to overcome the odds against him and learn what it truly means to have swagger.
Premise
A basketball prodigy must navigate a maze of pressure if he's going to overcome the odds against him and learn what it truly means to have swagger.
Premise: Raise your game.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- O'Shea Jackson Jr. as Isaac 'Ike' Edwards
- Isaiah Hill as Jace Carson
- Quvenzhané Wallis as Crystal Jarrett
- Shinelle Azoroh as Jenna Carson
- James Bingham as Drew Murphy
- Ozie Nzeribe as Royale Hughes
- Tessa Ferrer as Meg Bailey
- Caleel Harris as Musa Rahaim
Supporting cast
- Solomon Irama as Phil Marksby
- Jason Rivera-Torres as Nick Mendez
- Javen Lewis as Vince Charles
- Avery Serell Wills Jr. as Ricky
- Shannon Brown as Camden 'CJ' Ryder Jr.
- Orlando Jones as Emory Price
- RJ Thomas as Johnny Fitzpatrick
Guest cast
- Christina Jackson as Tonya Edwards
- Tristan Mack Wilds as Alonzo Powers
- Misha Gonz-Cirkl as Teresa Mendez
- Jordan Rice as Jackie Carson
- Monique Yvette Grant as Keisha Marksby
- Miles Mussenden as Brett Hughes
- Brian K. Landis as Warren Murphy
- Christopher B. Duncan as Camden Ryder Sr.
- Vinessa Shaw as Diane
- Tracey Bonner as Angie Jarrett
- Marti O. Pruitt as Jeremiah Jarrett
- Katie Killacky as Eva Murphy
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 29, 2021 | December 16, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | June 22, 2023 | August 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
NBA All eyes are on Jace, a 14-year-old basketball phenom in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia), who joins a team coached by Ike, a former rising star. |
October 29, 2021 |
| 2 |
Haterade Ike merges with another basketball program to form a powerhouse team, while a determined Jace struggles to regain his #1 ranking. |
October 29, 2021 |
| 3 |
Mano a Mano Jace competes with Nick to claim the top spot in the DMV, as Ike confronts his past. |
October 29, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The World Ain't Ready On the cusp of his senior year, Jace is offered a college scholarship. Ike faces a career decision. |
June 22, 2023 |
| 2 |
18 Jace struggles with a tough situation days away from his 18th birthday—but is he mature enough to handle it? |
June 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
RISE + FALL Ike challenges Emory to a one-on-one game. An event from the past threatens to ruin everything for Jace and his teammates. |
July 6, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 29, 2021 |
| Last aired | August 10, 2023 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday |