By Brady O’Neil and Connor Ryan – News Editors

“Chad Powers,” which released on Hulu on September 30, is a sports/comedy series that was definitely a must-watch series. Created by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron, the show centers on Russ Holliday, a former college football star whose once-promising career ends after a major mistake and a meltdown that goes viral online The fallout sends Holliday into hiding, spending years laying low on the radar, but a surprising second chance appears when he returns to the sport in disguise as “Chad Powers,” a younger, unrecognized persona who takes the sport by storm. Under this new identity, Chad quickly becomes one of the most talked-about names in the college football world, bringing fresh energy and attention to every field he steps onto. 

The show follows Holliday’s effort to navigate life as Chad while secretly joining a new team and fighting for a starting spot on the roster. This journey forces him to remake his entire identity and routine from the ground up, earning trust from coaches and teammates who have no idea who he actually is. Through this process, the character reconnects with the sport in a way that feels more genuine than anything from his past. Glen Powell delivers a great performance by giving Russ and Chad completely different identities, being able to successfully separate the characters, truly making it seem like he is really hiding the fact from the world that he is Chad Powers. The football scenes are insanely realistic, with movement and playmaking that match actual NFL and College games. The writing blends humor with emotional depth, creating moments that feel both funny and surprisingly grounded. 

Even with all its strengths, the show does have a few weaknesses. Some of the episodes spend too much time on the main storyline revolving around Chad, which makes it seem like there’s too much attention on him. Certain side characters show real potential but don’t get the attention they deserve, leaving interesting ideas unexplored. The disguise concept, while fun and central to the show, seems exaggerated at times, and in real life he would definitely be caught.

Overall, “Chad Powers” is a great mix of sports and comedy. It can improve in some aspects, but in others it excels, and should be a definite watch for football fans.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars