Hulu's 'The Land' Premieres Post-Super Bowl with Star-Studded Cast
Hulu’s new scripted drama 'The Land' premieres on February 15, 2027, immediately following the Super Bowl. Created by Dan Fogelman, the series features a star-studded cast including Christopher Meloni, William H. Macy, and Mandy Moore. The show centers on a fictional Cleveland Browns franchise, focusing on the tensions between a head coach and his son, who is drafted as the team's quarterback, while the owner decides which daughter will inherit the business.
Key points
- The series premieres on Hulu on February 15, 2027, with the first two episodes dropping at 9 p.m. PT, followed by weekly releases.
- Dan Fogelman, known for 'This Is Us' and 'Paradise', serves as creator, executive producer, and showrunner.
- The cast includes Christopher Meloni as coach Danny Roarke, William H. Macy as owner Hal Durkin, and Mandy Moore as one of the owner's daughters.
- The plot involves a coach whose son is drafted as the team's starting quarterback, creating a conflict of interest on the field.
- The series is produced by 20th Television and Skydance Sports, aiming for authentic NFL storytelling.
Background
Hulu previously announced the post-Super Bowl premiere date for 'The Land' in October 2026. The series follows a fictional Cleveland Browns team, distinct from the real-life franchise, which has faced criticism for organizational dysfunction but has not made the playoffs since 2023.
How outlets are covering it
SB Nation criticizes the trailer as 'unintentionally hilarious' and formulaic, noting that Australian actor Sam Corlett resembles NFL player Jaxson Dart. Vulture highlights the dual family drama involving the coach and the owner's daughters, praising the representation of dysfunctional team ownership. Variety emphasizes the production value and Fogelman's track record with sports dramas like 'Pitch', noting the show's unprecedented access to NFL authenticity.
Why it matters
The series represents a significant investment by Hulu and Disney into sports-adjacent scripted content, leveraging the Super Bowl window for maximum viewership. It also highlights the growing trend of using real-world sports organizations as backdrops for fictional family dramas, potentially influencing future sports entertainment programming.
What to watch
The first two episodes of 'The Land' will air on February 15, 2027, followed by weekly releases. Audiences will soon see how the fictional Browns navigate the season and whether the family conflicts resolve on or off the field.
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- Christopher Meloni, Mandy Moore and William H. Macy Suit Up For Hulu’s Cleveland Browns Drama ‘The Land’ Yahoo
- On The Land , the F in NFL Is for Family Vulture
- ‘The Land’ Scores Post-Super Bowl Premiere Date: First Look at Dan Fogelman’s NFL Hulu Drama (EXCLUSIVE) Variety
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