The Resume

(August 26, 2003-November 11, 2003)
Aired on 'ESPN'
Omar Gooding as Demetrius Harris
Marcello Thedford as Kelvin 'Buffalo' James
Christopher Wiehl as Derek McConnell
Jason Matthew Smith as Eric Olczyk
Russell Hornsby as Leon Tayler
Anthony George Denison as Coach George
A chronicle of the gritty life of professional football stars outside of the field

Why Playmakers might be annoying:

It was cancelled after only one season, not because of poor ratings, but pressure from the 'NFL.'
It was criticized for being predictable and sensationalist.
Its storylines included rumors of homosexuality in the players.
It probably was uncomfortable for fans of football to watch.
In some of the first episodes, Jason Matthew Smith's character wore a jersey with his name misspelled.

Why Playmakers might not be annoying:

It gave 'ESPN' a (short) chance to do original programming.
Several players spoke out and agreed with the accuracy of the lifestyles of the characters.
It received acclaim from TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly.
After the show was cancelled, some of the writers went to write a similar video game, called 'Blitz: The League.'

Credit: Orange Squirrel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• AFI's 10 Best TV Series [2003]
• ESPN TV Series
• I Died on Veteran's Day [November 11th] (Ranked: 2003)
• Known By a Single Name
• Look at Me, I Got a Microphone
• Look at Me, I'm a Helmet Head
• Look at Me, I'm a Man in Shades
• Look at Me, I've Got a Camera Too
• Look At My VHS Tape/DVD
• Orange Squirrel's Profiles [Series 1]
• Profiles 17501-17750 (Ranked: 17662)
• Sports Shows
• TV Series That Lasted One Season or Less
• TV Shows/Series

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 86 Votes: 44.19% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 73.68% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 33 Votes: 51.52% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 52 Votes: 73.08% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 73.08% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 82 Votes: 76.83% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 98 Votes: 62.24% Annoying