Mr. Throwback is a mockumentary-style comedy series created by Adam Pally and David Caspe. The Peacock series follows the story of Danny Grossman, a down-on-his-luck memorabilia salesman who was the top-rated 6th-grade basketball player in the country and also a teammate and friend with NBA legend Steph Curry. When Danny reaches out to Steph Curry, his life takes an unexpected turn. Mr. Throwback stars Adam Pally, Stephen Curry, and Ego Nwodim in the lead roles with Ayden Mayeri, Julian Sergi, Felix Jerry Droz, and Kyle Gibson starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the sports, comedy, and friendship in Mr. Throwback here are some similar shows you could watch next.
The Comeback (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Comeback is a cringe satirical comedy series created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King. The HBO series follows the story of Valerie Cherish, a veteran sitcom actor who comes back to the industry after a ten-year hiatus and tries to revive her career with a new sitcom and when that doesn’t work she joins a reality show to stay relevant. The Comeback stars Lisa Kudrow in the lead role with Robert Michael Morris, Lance Barber, Robert Bagnell, Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman, Malin Akerman, Damian Young, Marl L. Young, Lillian Hurst, Kellan Lutz, and Seth Rogen starring in supporting roles.
Ballers (Netflix, Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Ballers is a sports comedy-drama series created by Stephen Levinson. The HBO series follows the story of former NFL player Spencer Strasmore as he finds himself looking for a new career path in becoming a financial manager for NFL players, who also happen to be his friends. Ballers stars Dwayne Johnson in the lead role with Rob Corddry, Omar Benson Miller, Arielle Kebbel, John David Washington, Serinda Swan, Jazmyn Simon, Kevin Durand, and Dulé Hill starring in supporting roles.
Brockmire (AMC+, The Roku Channel & Prime Video Add-On)
Brockmire is a dark comedy-drama series created by Joel Church-Cooper. Based on a character created by Hank Azaria for a comedy web series in 2010, the IFC series follows the story of Jim Brockmire, a once-famous Major League Baseball announcer who lost everything because of a very embarrassing public meltdown. He is given another chance when he gets a job to become the announcer of a minor league ball for the Morristown, Pennsylvania Frackers. Brockmire stars Hank Azaria in the lead role with Amanda Peet, Tyrel Jackson Williams, J.K. Simmons, Tawny Newsome, and Reina Hardesty starring in supporting roles.
Loudermilk (Netflix)
Loudermilk is a dark comedy-drama series created by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Mort. The Audience and Prime Video series follows the story of Sam Loudermilk, a former alcoholic who now works as a drinking and substance abuse counselor but doesn’t have the right temper for the job. He loses it on basically everybody and also manages to offend every person he comes in contact with. Loudermilk stars Ron Livingston in the lead role with Anja Savcic, Will Sasso, Laura Mennell, Brian Regan, Cassandra Naud, Matt Fraser, Ricky Blitt, and Danny Wattley starring in supporting roles.
Entourage (Max, Apple TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Entourage is a comedy-drama series created by Doug Ellin. The HBO series revolves around the daily lives of a young A-list Hollywood star and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City as they try to live every day to the fullest in sunny Los Angeles while trying to make a name for themselves in the industry. Entourage stars Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, and Jerry Ferrara in the lead roles with Jeremy Piven, Debi Mazar, Perrey Reeves, Rex Lee, Rhys Coiro, Gary Cole, Emmanuelle Chriqui, and Scott Caan starring in supporting roles.
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Ted Lasso is a sports comedy-drama series developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. Based on a character from NBC Sports’ coverage of England’s Premier League, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Ted Lasso, an American football coach as he takes on the job of managing a British soccer team with his trusty coach Beard. Ted might not know everything about soccer but he does know about people and has a way of getting people on his side through his kindness and optimism. Ted Lasso stars Jason Sudeikis in the lead role with Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Phil Dunster, Brendan Hunt, Juno Temple, Nick Mohammed, and Jeremy Swift starring in supporting roles.
30 Rock (Hulu, Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
30 Rock is a satirical comedy series created by Tina Fey. Based on Fey’s own experiences of working as head writer for Saturday Night Live, the NBC series is set in behind the scenes of a fictional sketch comedy series and follows the story of its head writer, Liz Lemon as she deals with her arrogant new boss and eccentric star cast and staff. 30 Rock stars Tina Fey in the lead role with Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer, Jane Krakowski, Alec Baldwin, Keith Powell, Kevin Brown, and Scott Adsit starring in supporting roles.