Good Game (2017 TV series)
television series
Good Game is an American comedy series, developed by Michele Morrow and Jesse Cox, that premiered on August 30, 2017, on YouTube Red.
In March 2018, it was announced that the show had been cancelled after one season due to low viewership, despite receiving mostly favorable reviews.
Premise
Good Game follows "a newly formed team of eSports players trying to make it to the top in the cutthroat world of competitive gaming."
Cast and characters
Dan Avidan as Alex Taylor, the optimistic coach of the team and Ryland's roommate
Arin Hanson as Ryland Tate, a former DotA legend who tries to hide his embarrassing past
Michele Morrow as Ashley "Ash" Donovan, a video game reporter who relishes the chance to compete
Jade Payton as Samantha "Sam" Kinsey, a former Olympic tennis hopeful who began playing Killcore during rehabilitation from an injury
Rahul Abburi as Kamal Pasala, an obnoxious but vital part of the team.
Michael Ornstein as Lorenzo Santella Jr., Alex and Ryland's landlord and source of the team's funding
Oliver Cooper as "SteaminSemen", Ryland's adversary
Jesse Cox as Jesse Newman, the mysterious creator of Killcore
Terry Crews as himself
Dan Harmon as The Suit
Brian Wecht as Assassin / Mystery Man
Josh Fadem as Panda
Marion Van Cuyck as Katie
Sky Elobar as Merle
Production
Development
On June 22, 2017, it was announced during YouTube Red's presentation at VidCon that they had given the production a series order. The series was developed by Michele Morrow and Jesse Cox, executive produced by Dan Harmon, and expected to be showrun by Sarah Carbiener and Erica Rosbe. Production companies involved with the series were expected to consist of Starburns Industries.
Cancellation
On March 25, 2018, Morrow announced through her official Twitter account that the show had been cancelled after one season due to low viewership.
Casting
Alongside the initial series announcement, it was confirmed that the series would star Arin Hanson, Dan Avidan, and Michele Morrow.
Release
On August 3, 2017, the official trailer for the series was released.
Episodes
Reception
In a positive review, Heavy's Jack Fennimore commended the series saying, "Good Game so far has me impressed.
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