Series synopsis
Heels is an American drama action & adventure television series that premiered on STARZ on August 15, 2021. It ended on September 15, 2023. It was created by Michael Waldron. It stars Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig, Alison Luff and Mary McCormack.
In a close-knit Georgia community, a family-owned wrestling promotion finds two brothers and rivals war over their late father’s legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel. But in the real world, those characters can be hard to live up to (and just as hard to leave behind).
Premise
In a close-knit Georgia community, a family-owned wrestling promotion finds two brothers and rivals war over their late father’s legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel. But in the real world, those characters can be hard to live up to (and just as hard to leave behind).
Premise: Family will face off.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stephen Amell as Jack Spade
- Alexander Ludwig as Ace Spade
- Alison Luff as Staci Spade
- Mary McCormack as Willie Day
- Kelli Berglund as Crystal Tyler
- Chris Bauer as Wild Bill Hancock
- Allen Maldonado as Rooster Robbins
- James Harrison Jr. as Apocalypse
Guest cast
- Tatom Pender as Helen
- Mike O'Malley as Charlie Gully
- Steven Reddington as Tim Root
- Daniel Norris as Travis Davies
- Joe Foley as Roughneck
- Phil Brooks as Ricky Rabies
- Bonnie Somerville as Vicky Rabies
- Roxton Garcia as Thomas Spade
- David James Elliott as Tom Spade
- Trey Tucker as Bobby Pin
- Robby Ramos as Diego Cottonmouth
- Duke Davis Roberts as Big Jim Kitchen
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 15, 2021 | October 10, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 28, 2023 | September 15, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kayfabe Jack Spade is the owner of the Duffy Wrestling League. While he controls everything that goes on inside of his wrestling ring, outside the ropes, he’s fighting to balance his family and professional life. |
August 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Dusty Finish As the wrestlers at the DWL worry about the fallout from the previous show, Jack struggles with what direction to take the narrative and the league, especially after an enticing offer from the FWD's Charlie Gully. |
August 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
Cheap Heat In an attempt to drum up more heat, Jack enlists the help of wrestling veteran, Ricky Rabies, setting Ace up with a full house for his comeback match against Bobby Pin. Jack tries to make amends with his brother. |
August 29, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ten-Bell Salute After the DWL’s successful South Georgia State Fair showing, Ace is left reeling from Jack’s revelation to him in the ring. He flees Duffy, leaving his brother behind to reflect upon the tragedy of their father’s death. |
July 28, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Journey Is the Obstacle Ace begins what he hopes will be his journey of spiritual awakening. Back in Duffy, the collective elation from the South Georgia State Fair is fading fast. The financial vultures are circling after the DWL's success. |
August 4, 2023 |
| 3 |
Discord Jack goes on the road to find Ace. The DWL has been left in the hands of Willie, who uses the opportunity to start developing a Women's Division with Crystal. Gully comes to town with an offer the DWL can't refuse. |
August 11, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 15, 2021 |
| Last aired | September 15, 2023 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |