Series synopsis
Pau Gasol: It’s About the Journey, also known as Pau Gasol - Lo importante es el Viaje is a Spanish documentary television series that premiered on Prime Video on November 12, 2021. It ended on November 12, 2021. It was created by Pau Gasol. It stars Pau Gasol, Catherine McDonnell, Marc Gasol and Marisa Sáez.
In November of 2018, at 38 years of age, Pau Gasol injured the navicular bone of his left foot. After many setbacks and two surgeries, Pau begins his recovery to do something no professional athlete has been able to do before: play again. His goal is clear: to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
Premise
In November of 2018, at 38 years of age, Pau Gasol injured the navicular bone of his left foot. After many setbacks and two surgeries, Pau begins his recovery to do something no professional athlete has been able to do before: play again. His goal is clear: to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pau Gasol as Self
- Catherine McDonnell as Self
- Marc Gasol as Self
- Marisa Sáez as Self
- Agustí Gasol as Self
Guest cast
- Derek Fisher as Self
- Phil Jackson as Self
- Shane Battier as Self
- Adrià Gasol as Self
- Kevin Garnett as Self
- Pete Babcock as Self
- Joan Laporta as Self
- Kobe Bryant as Self
- Glenn 'Doc' Rivers as Self
- Lamar Odom as Self
- Juan Carlos Navarro as Self
- Sergio Scariolo as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 12, 2021 | November 12, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In November 2018, at the age of 38, Pau Gasol suffers a scaphoid injury in his left foot that leaves him out of the courts for months. After several operations and various therapies, he decides to undergo an experimental stem cell treatment. His goal is to reach the Tokyo Olympic Games, but he encounters various setbacks that hinder his recovery. |
November 12, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The COVID-19 pandemic hinders Pau's recovery from the scaphoid injury. Still, despite the restrictions and limitations, he persists in his efforts to return to the basketball court while continuing to work on other personal projects. On the other hand, the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics gives him more time to recover but also means that he will arrive at the Olympics at the age of 41. |
November 12, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 During his recovery process, Pau receives several adverse medical reports about the evolution of his injury. Even so, he continues to pursue his goal of returning to the courts. He must join a competitive team to get in shape for his fifth Olympic Games. |
November 12, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 12, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 12, 2021 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |