The reality sports series ‘Hard Knocks’ is a documentary about the NFL teams’ training and how they prepare for the next seasons. It is a documentary about the players’ journey and the hard work behind their success. This season the Hard Knocks have chosen to tell the story of the Detroit Lions. Check out the weekly schedule to never miss out on any episode.
The series is produced by HBO and NFL films. It started with the Baltimore Ravens in 2001, which covered some of the important moments like their preparation for the Super Bowl, as well as Randall Cunningham and Elvis Grbac’s quarterback competition. So far, the series has 17 seasons and the last two seasons are from this year. From 2001 to the present day, the Marty Callner creation was narrated by Liev Schreiber, except in 2007 when the season was narrated by Paul Rudd. On average, each episode is roughly 55 minutes long.
The question often talked about is why the Hard Knocks chose the Detroit Lions for the 2022 season. Many believe that it is all because of their coach Dan Campbell and his entertaining presence. So far, his team has only won four seasons, but it doesn’t tame him at all. Instead, the season has opened with Campbell’s attempt at an inspirational speech. While commenting on the team’s enthusiasm, the reporter Kyle Meinke said that he thought “half of Detroit is drunk on Kool-Aid right now.” Another reporter Ben Raven agreed that Dan Campbell is “the star of the show.”
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Hard Knocks Episode Schedule
Hard Knocks is the first-ever “sports-based reality series” as mentioned by NFL and HBO. The 3rd episode of Hard Knocks, Training Camp with the Detroit Lions, just premiered on 23rd August at 10 pm EST. The five-episode season released its first episode on 9th August and ran only on Tuesday nights. The season started with the head coach Dan Campbell trying to hype up his team by giving a speech. In the next episode John Brown, the famous bodybuilder, steals the show from his receiver son Amon-Ra St. Brown. If you haven’t started watching the series yet, and don’t want to miss out, check out the full schedule here.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The Detroit Lions Schedule
- Episode 1: 9th August 2022, Tuesday at 10:00 pm EST or 5:00 pm PST
- Episode 2: 16th August 2022, Tuesday at 10:00 pm EST or 5:00 pm PST
- Episode 3: 23rd August 2022, Tuesday at 10:00 pm EST or 5:00 pm PST
- Episode 4: 30th August 2022, Tuesday at 10:00 pm EST or 5:00 pm PST
- Episode 5: 6th September 2022, Tuesday at 10:00 pm EST or 5:00 pm PST
The docuseries is a favorite among sports fans which is confirmed by the overall IMDb rating of 8.4 out of 10. Based on the votes from Google users, the series has received 87% positive feedback. Hard Knocks doesn’t only show their professional journey but also their personal lives. It covers some moments of their family lives and moments when they’re just playful. It gives more dimension to the players’ personalities. It helps other people to look up to them not just as an idol but also as human beings.
More About HBO Streaming
You can watch ‘Hard Knocks’ live on HBO on cable if you’re subscribed. If not, it also streams live on the streaming service HBO Max. Even after the streaming time, the episode will be available to watch later. However, ‘Hard Knocks’ is only available on HBO and HBO Max at the moment and can’t be streamed on Netflix or Hulu. Along with the Hard Knocks series, extra episodes of interviews and behind-the-scenes are also available online. HBO Max is available for subscription at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per month for ad-friendly streams. For an ad-free viewing experience, HBO Max costs a total of $14.99 per month or 149.99 per year. As of now, HBO doesn’t offer student discounts.
If you want to find out more about the Detroit Lions, visit their mobile app for more updates and podcasts. To know more about their website, visit their official website, Detroitlions.
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