'Mr. Throwback' Ending Explained: Stephen Curry's mockumentary ends with a strong message
Contains spoilers for 'Mr. Throwback'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Mr. Throwback', starring Stephen Curry and Adam Pally, premiered on Peacock on August 8, 2024. The six-episodic series revolves around Danny Grossman, who was a basketball prodigy until his father's lie destroyed his career.
He, who now runs a sports memorabilia shop, reconnects with his old teammate turned NBA star, Stephen Curry, after 25 years. When Stephen catches him stealing his jersey, Danny cooks up a horrible lie about needing money to pay the medical bills of his daughter battling with a rare disease.
Stephen, being a compassionate person, decides to organize an all-celebrity basketball game to raise donations for the research of the disease.
Does Danny Grossman tell the truth to Stephen Curry in 'Mr. Throwback'?
In 'Mr. Throwback' Episode 5, Danny's father Mitch took the fall for Danny. He visited Stephen and said that he coerced Danny to lie to him because he needed money.
In the sixth and final episode, Danny plays along, garnering sympathy from Dr Josh, Stephen, and Kimberly (Ego Nwodim).
When Kimberly learns the truth from Deb and confronts Danny, Stephen doesn't believe her and asks her to leave.
Later, at the celebrity basketball game, as Danny addresses the crowd, he comes clean about his lie. He admits that whatever happened to him in sixth grade, he has been using it as an excuse for all the horrible things he has done in his life.
Disheartened and angry by Danny's betrayal, Stephen punches him.
Is celebrity basketball game called off in final episode of 'Mr. Throwback'?
No, the game isn't called off. Instead, Stephen's punch goes viral and garners more donations than anticipated.
Stephen's charity fund raises $22 million for the research of Paediatric disease. So even though Danny's daughter wasn't ill, this donation eventually helps those actually battling the disease.
How do things pan out for Danny and Mitch Grossman?
For Danny and his father, things end on a heartwarming note. Since Mitch (Tracy Letts) didn't commit any fraud, he comes out of prison and starts coaching children.
He now appreciates relationships while maintaining his sobriety. This helps him reconnect with his estranged son.
Even Danny is finally able to forgive his father for what he did 25 years ago. They now meet each other quite often and share heartfelt conversations.
Does Stephen Curry forgive Danny Grossman in 'Mr. Throwback'?
Though Stephen and Kimberly cut off all ties with Danny, he doesn't stop seeking an apology. Even after six months, he keeps trying to talk to them. However, they don't pick up his calls.
Kimberly finally agrees to meet Danny and expresses that she is ready to forgive him, as he somehow taught her to start prioritizing herself for once.
As Danny returns Stephen's jersey, Kimberly offers him a chance to apologize directly to him. Wondering if it was even possible, Kimberly says that the team is heading to Paris for Olympics 2024 and she needs interns to assist her.
As they jet off to Paris and the series concludes, we assume that Danny finally mends things with his old pal, sooner or later.
'Mr. Throwback' is now streaming on Peacock
