Two years ago, Netflix scored a surprise hit with Quarterback, a documentary that gave viewers an intimate look at the 2022 NFL season through the eyes of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. The show offered behind-the-scenes access to both the triumphs and struggles of life as an NFL quarterback, winning over fans and critics alike with its honest storytelling and compelling personalities.
However, heading into the 2023 season, no quarterbacks were willing to participate in a follow-up, leading to Quarterback being shelved for the year. In its place, Netflix launched Receiver, which failed to generate the same buzz or acclaim. The lack of quarterback participation left a noticeable gap, and the substitute series couldn’t fill the void left by the original’s success.
Netflix’s Quarterback Returns With Burrow, Goff, and Cousins After One-Year Hiatus and Receiver FlopNew Season Follows Burrow, Goff, and Cousins Through Dramatic, Contrasting 2023 Campaigns
Now, Quarterback has returned for a new season, premiering today on Netflix. This time, the spotlight is on Joe Burrow of the Bengals, Jared Goff of the Lions, and returning participant Kirk Cousins of the Vikings. Each quarterback had a notably different 2023 season, providing varied and contrasting storylines for the show to explore.
Burrow had the strongest performance of the three but couldn’t push Cincinnati into the playoffs. Goff led the Lions to a strong regular season but saw an early playoff exit. Cousins, recovering from a major Achilles injury, struggled to regain his form and was ultimately benched. With this trio, the show promises another inside look at the highs and lows of professional football—though viewers wary of spoilers may want to tread carefully around any content mentioning the series.
