To be a fan of The League, you don’t need to know much about fantasy football, or sports at all. You just need to have friends that you hate. FX’s ensemble comedy follows a group of old friends in a fantasy football league who care deeply about one another – so deeply that they use every opportunity to make each other’s lives miserable. The League features an ensemble cast of rising actors/comedians. Mark Duplass plays “Pete,” the perennial league champ who is struggling to become an adult. Stephen Rannazzisi is “Kevin,” a happily married father and commissioner of the league. Nick Kroll plays “Ruxin,” who believes he is the smartest of the group but can’t figure out how exactly the other guys are screwing him over. “Andrew,” played by Paul Scheer, has continued to be the punching bag of the group since their high school days – a fact that hasn’t changed despite the fact he is now a successful plastic surgeon. Jon Lajoie is “Taco,” Kevin’s little brother, a part-time musician and full-time stoner with little interest in fantasy other than hanging with his buddies (whom he struggles to remember). Katie Aselton plays “Jenny,” Kevin’s wife and his better half – especially when it comes to Fantasy Football.
Where to Buy
The League is available on Blu-ray in stores nationwide. You can also order a copy on Amazon for only $29.99.
Our Thoughts
This hilarious series brings a lot of big names to the small screen including two of my favorites, Sarah Silverman and Jeff Goldblum. I honestly am not a big sports fan and if my husband wasn't a football buff, I probably wouldn't have watched this series. But you don't need to love football to appreciate the show. You just need to know someone who does and you'll be able to relate to the hilarious escapees of this obsessed football league. There is a lot of football agenda that might be lost of those who know nothing about the game, but there is also witty dialogue and fun moments anyone can enjoy. For those who are football fans, you'll love the fantasy football and talk of lineups. Its a realistic but humorous take on the sports world for fans.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***
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