After I Rewatched Steph Curry’s Mr. Throwback Premiere On NBC, Here’s What The EPs Told Us About The Best Way To View All Of Season 1

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As a lifelong gamer and a passionate fan of both sports and comedy, I must say that “Mr. Throwback” has truly struck a chord with me. Having grown up watching sitcoms like “Seinfeld”, “The Office”, and “Parks and Recreation”, I was immediately drawn to the unique blend of humor and heart that this series offers.

In the 2024 TV lineup, Steph Curry made his debut as a sitcom actor, teaming up with Adam Pally in the series Mr. Throwback. The show premiered shortly after Team USA, including Curry, clinched the gold medal in basketball at the Paris Olympics. At that time, the executive producers expressed their aspirations for a second season, but as of now, Peacock has neither renewed nor cancelled the mockumentary series.

It could be beneficial that the series premiere aired on NBC directly after America’s Got Talent’s Season 19 semifinals on September 12, with Steph Curry promotions shown during the AGT broadcast, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for the following time slot. Re-watching it brought back memories of what the Executive Producers had shared with TopMob about the ideal way to enjoy the show.

Rewatching The Series Premiere Of Mr. Throwback

For those who’ve only seen the initial episode of “Mr. Throwback” on NBC, I’ll avoid revealing any spoilers beyond that point. The series comprises six episodes in total. In the debut, we meet a fictional portrayal of NBA star Steph Curry (played by him) and his childhood teammate Danny (Adam Pally). Danny finds himself deeply in debt, and his plan to pilfer Curry’s jersey for resale takes an unexpected turn when he’s caught red-handed by Steph and his trusted associate Kimberly Gregg, portrayed by Ego Nwodim from “SNL”.

The scam grew bigger and bigger until he invented a story about his daughter, who was supposedly in perfect health, succumbing to an unknown illness. This tale moved Steph to propose organizing a charity basketball game to collect funds for Charlie (Layla Scalisi), although Danny’s former wife Sam (Ayden Mayeri) showed some reluctance.

Initially, I finished watching the show “Mr. Throwback” before an interview with its executive producers David Caspe, Matthew Libman, and Daniel Libman. Although I wasn’t a fan of the Golden State Warriors who usually watched Steph Curry on TV to root against him in games against the Cleveland Cavaliers, I found the series entertaining starting from the very first episode. Steph Curry is not overly self-important, and they described working with him as an “ultimate dream come true.

Watching the initial episode on NBC sparked a desire to re-explore the entire first season, which is quite convenient if you have Peacock’s streaming service at your disposal. In summary, this experience brought back memories of what the executives shared in our conversation about the ideal way to enjoy the series and why it was more suited for streaming over traditional broadcast television from beginning to end.

The Best Way To Watch Mr. Throwback, According To The EPs

Previously, David Caspe and the Libman brothers had teamed up on several comedies, notably “Happy Endings” (which made TopMob’s list of the 100 greatest sitcoms of all time) and “Champaign ILL,” both starring Adam Pally. Their latest project, “Mr. Throwback,” is now available for streaming on Peacock Premium. Daniel Libman shared his reasons for why this new mockumentary was more suited for a streaming platform rather than a traditional broadcast network.

I think the type of storytelling that we were able to do is basically tell this serialized story, this six-part story, essentially like a long movie. We think that’s more conducive for streaming and just able to take those sort of storytelling detours that normally maybe wouldn’t be conducive for broadcast, or the type of things that people are used to on broadcast. They’re more used to [them] on streaming with dramas and the advent of bingeable television. So it felt like that really lent itself to the premise of this show, and and allowed us to kind of make good on the premise.

Initially, all six episodes of “Mr. Throwback” were made available simultaneously in August, enabling viewers to watch the entire series from beginning to end on its premiere day. This debut on NBC could serve as an effective lure to attract people who typically prefer network TV to explore Peacock for the remaining five episodes. When I posed this question to the three executive producers about whether they felt the comedy was suitable for binge-watching, they replied:

  • Matthew Libman: “It’s the best show that’s ever been created. It’s the best show for bingeing that’s ever been bingeable.”
  • David Caspe: “And non-bingeing.”
  • Daniel Libman: “Honestly, if you’re someone who likes to take a break –
  • Matthew Libman: “Take five minutes in between.”
  • Daniel Libman: “If you have someone that has a lot of self control, say wants to watch it over many months, I wouldn’t do that. I would finish it and then go back.”

It’s not difficult to see, from between the lines, that the producers (EPs) are likely holding out hope for a second season based on Peacock viewership, but having watched the show myself, I can definitely agree it’s worth watching. Naturally, as comedians, they added some humor in their statements.

  • Matthew Libman: “Binge it immediately and then watch it. And then also, if you have other devices that you can just put it on, even if you’re not in the room, just let it play.”
  • David Caspe: “And if you have access to email, I think you email the binge service, the streamer, and tell them how much you enjoyed bingeing would be good too.”
  • Matthew Libman: “Or write to your congressman and say ‘we demand more episodes.'”

As a devoted fan, I can confidently say that Mr. Throwback stands tall as a testament to Peacock’s growing prowess in comedy productions. It’s only a matter of time before we find out if the series has garnered enough viewership for a second season. Given its airing after a blockbuster like America’s Got Talent on NBC, I can’t help but feel optimistic about the show’s potential for continued life. At the very least, this scheduling suggests to me that there’s still hope for more episodes in the future.

If you’d like to catch the premiere of “Mr. Throwback” or simply want to keep up with the show’s recommendations for episodes, regardless if you’re actually watching them, you can stream the entire first season over on Peacock right now.

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2024-09-13 08:09