'Winning Time' Episode 10: Fans laud 'exceptional' finale, say it gave them 'goosebumps'

'#WinningTimeHBO just fantastic. Start to finish. The writing. The style. The performances. Perfect. Truly showtime,' a fan tweeted
UPDATED MAY 9, 2022
A still from 'Winning Time' (HBO)
A still from 'Winning Time' (HBO)

'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' called curtains on Season 1 and the HBO series dazzled just the way the pilot episode did. The finale titled 'Promised Land' saw the Los Angeles Lakers clinch the 1980 NBA Finals by pipping the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6. It was a Magic Johnson (Quincy Johnson) special on that night after their captain Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was sidelined due to a devastating ankle injury in Game 5 — one of the best games of the series that saw him dunk down 40 points.

The finale had the show's fans raving on social media with the plaudits going to every corner. Just about everyone involved in the project received a shoutout on Twitter. There's more good news for those who enjoyed Season 1. There will be a Season 2 of 'Winning Time'. Here are some of the reactions post the scintillating finale.

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"#WinningTimeHBO season finale gave me goosebumps," one of the fans wrote. "This season was so good! This cast was exceptional. I can’t wait to see what happens next! #WinningTimeHBO," another fan opined. "#WinningTimeHBO just fantastic. Start to finish. The writing. The style. The performances. Perfect. Truly showtime," a fan tweeted. "Absolutely loved #WinningTimeHBO can't wait to see what season 2 looks like!!!!!!!!!! @HBO
@hbomax," a fan remarked.

The plaudits continued. "That #WinningTimeHBO finale was top notch, great season, hopefully gets renewed," one of the tweets read. As far as the renewals go, the network has already confirmed a Season 2. "Magic Johnson was the Youngest Champion. And Kareem won the MVP Award but David Stern was on some shady sh**. @quincy_isaiah @winningtimehbo @HBO @hbomax #WinningTime #WinningTimeHBO," a comment read. "The debut season of Winning Time has to be the greatest first season of an HBO show since The Sopranos - an absolute triumph. #WinningTime #WinningTimeHBO," a fan opined.



 



 



 



 



 



 

What are your thoughts on the season finale of 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'?

'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' will return with a new season. Meanwhile, for those who missed out, the complete season can be streamed on HBO Max.

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