Series synopsis
It's in the Game: Madden NFL is an American documentary television series that premiered on Prime Video on November 26, 2024. It ended on November 26, 2024. It was created by Nathan S. Caswell. It stars Jeff Gerstmann, Gordon Bellamy, John Madden and Trip Hawkins.
It's one of the biggest video games of all time, a groundbreaking brand that became a worldwide phenomenon, spanning generations—but it almost never happened… Now, 36 years after the first game's release, EA SPORTS gives viewers unprecedented access to the makers of game that changed the game, and our culture too.
Premise
It's one of the biggest video games of all time, a groundbreaking brand that became a worldwide phenomenon, spanning generations—but it almost never happened… Now, 36 years after the first game's release, EA SPORTS gives viewers unprecedented access to the makers of game that changed the game, and our culture too.
Premise: Football was never the same.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeff Gerstmann as Self
- Gordon Bellamy as Self
- John Madden as Self (archive footage)
- Trip Hawkins as Self
- Richard Hilleman as Self
- Emmitt Smith as Self
- Terrell Owens as Self
- Michael Strahan as Self
Supporting cast
- Eddie George as Self
- Michael Vick as Self
- Ray Lewis as Self
- Marshawn Lynch as Self
- Daryl Holt as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 26, 2024 | November 26, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CAN A COMPUTER MAKE YOU CRY? The makers of Madden NFL are deep in development of the newest version of the world's most famous football video game - Madden NFL 25. With a devoted but demanding fan base, the team members know they have their work cut out for them. Their goal: to make an authentic and innovative experience that will honor the vision of the game's founders - Trip Hawkins and John Madden. |
November 26, 2024 |
| 2 |
PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS In the early 1990s, EA is the envy of the video game world, but in order to stay on top, Trip Hawkins & company must elevate their game. In 1992, they kickstart the annual Madden series to great fanfare. But soon, cracks begin to show. In 1996, Madden NFL cancels the release of the PlayStation version. And suddenly, for the first time, Madden finds itself in second. |
November 26, 2024 |
| 3 |
EVERYTHING'S FINE AND WE'RE SHIPPING ON TIME As EA SPORTS deals with blowback from the Madden '96 mishap, competitors seize the opportunity. But the Madden team has an ace up its sleeve, and they ready their most potent weapon yet... |
November 26, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 26, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 26, 2024 |
| Status | ended |