How to watch 'Winning Time,' the new sports drama about Magic Johnson and the '80s LA Lakers
"Winning Time" stars John C. Reilly as former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, and Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson. The show hits HBO and HBO Max on March 6.
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- "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" hits HBO and HBO Max on March 6.
- The series chronicles the LA Lakers rise to success in the 1980s.
- HBO Max memberships start at $10 a month for ad-supported streaming.
HBO's latest original series, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty," premieres on March 6 at 9 p.m. ET. You can also stream the show on HBO Max.
The sports drama is based on the real-life story of the LA Lakers and their rise to success in the NBA between 1979 and 1991. During this period, Jerry Buss bought the Lakers and managed to draft Magic Johnson. Together, they helped lead the team to five championship wins. John C. Reilly plays Buss, while Quincy Isaiah stars as Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
Check out the 'Winning Time' trailer
The 10-episode series is created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht. Adam McKay directed the series premiere. McKay is best known for directing movies like "Don't Look Up," "The Big Short," and "Vice." Early reviews for the show have been positive, and the series currently holds a "91% Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Where to watch 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'
You can watch 'Winning Time' exclusively on the HBO cable channel and HBO Max streaming service. The first episode premieres March 6 at 9 p.m. ET.
HBO Max has two membership tiers to choose from. The ad-supported plan costs at $10 a month. An ad-free plan is available for $15 a month, and this option also gives you 4K streaming support for select titles. There's also an option to save 16% when you prepay for an entire year.
You can Stream HBO Max content on a variety of devices including smartphones and tablets, smart TVs, Apple TV and Rokus, and various video game systems. A full list of compatible devices can be found at the bottom of the HBO Max website.
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HBO Max has over 2,000 movies and over 500 shows in its catalog, with new content premiering every month.
Throughout 2021, HBO Max offered new Warner Bros. films day-and-date with their theatrical releases, but the service has now moved to a 45-day release window for new films like "The Batman."
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