Apple TV+ #1 Show Is the Perfect Feel-Good Binge for Those Who Miss 'Ted Lasso'
Apple TV+ continues its marathon of comfort shows. After Ted Lasso and Shrinking the streaming released Stick, a charming comedy about a golfer. Here's why it's a must-see for anyone who misses AFC Richmond.
Apple TV+ has released the first four episodes of Stick, a charming sports comedy and a perfect option for fans of Ted Lasso and Shrinking. Owen Wilson plays the lead role of a cheerful optimist who is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
We'll tell you more about the show about golf and second chances.
What Is 'Stick' About?
Pryce is a golf legend whose career ended abruptly over a decade ago due to a violent outburst during a tournament. He now makes a living selling sporting goods.
Suddenly, his ex-wife decides to sell the family home where Pryce still lives. She hopes this will inspire the golfer, who is stuck in the past, to start a new life.
One day, Pryce notices a boy named Santi on the course. By the sound of his club, the man realizes that Santi is a young Tiger Woods. Pryce decides to turn the boy into a star and, at the same time, revive his own career.
'Stick' Is a Perfect Pick for Fans of 'Ted Lasso'
Apple TV+ is confidently moving towards monopolizing the niche of comfortable comedy series. Stick confidently joins a lineup of recent hits like Ted Lasso and Shrinking.
But most of all, Stick is most reminiscent of Ted Lasso – they both use sport as therapy and find happiness through team work.
Like Ted Lasso, the new show isn't centered on the game. Golf plays a key role in the narrative, but you can be unfamiliar with golf clubs and courses with sand and water traps and still enjoy the story.
'Stick' Is One of the Best Projects in Owen Wilson's Career
What makes Stick stand out is Owen Wilson's performance – he plays one of the best roles of his career. Over the years, Wilson has developed a recognizable and endearing image as an infantile romantic, a role that suits him well in Stick.
His dull eyes, signature disheveled mid-2000s hairstyle, and ingratiating half-whisper voice, broken from excessive smoking, add depth and multidimensionality to the character.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Stick'?
The Guardian critic Lucy Mangan wrote:
“It's a pleasant, feelgood half hour every time. It never outstays its welcome, everyone puts in a solid performance and Wilson brings every ounce of energy he has to every scene he's in.”
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Stick has 80% from critics and 74% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the series has a score of 7.3/10.
