HBO’s acclaimed Lakers dynasty drama Winning Time has announced that its season 2 finale will double as the series finale. This was hinted at early on in the season, and producers took proactive steps to guard against the possibility of a premature conclusion. However, this news caught many fans off guard.
HBO’s decision wasn’t completely unexpected. Network executives subtly hinted in the early stages of Season 2 that the series wasn’t gaining the momentum it needed to be renewed. While a third season was expected to be in production, subtle hints led some people involved with the show to share their concerns on social media.
of original season 2 finale It was supposed to end with a heartbreaking loss to the Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals. Nevertheless, his HBO advance notice of possible cancellation gave the team the opportunity to create an alternative ending. The aired version of the season finale ended with team owner Jerry Buss (played by John C. Reilly) and his daughter Jeannie (played by Hadley Robinson) sharing their vision for the future of the Lakers. This is followed by a montage set of Pat Benatar’s “Shadows of the Night,” providing an update on the real-life characters portrayed on the show.
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Executive producer Kevin Messick revealed that talks were underway for a third season, but plans were halted due to the WGA and SAG strikes. In fact, the strike at the start of season 2 affected promotional efforts.
Although “Winning Time” was not able to highlight every aspect and accomplishments of Magic Johnson’s life along with all of the Lakers legends, the show created a legacy of its own. It successfully combines sports history, drama, and character exploration. There were more stories to tell and more happenings to explore. Thanks to the producers’ foresight, the show ended on a high note.
