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Netflix’s “The Hawk” Starring Ferrell Panned 1-Star

7/16/2026

Summary

Ferrell Debuts

Netflix released the comedy series “The Hawk” starring Will Ferrell, the comedian, on July 16, 2026.
The series follows Lonnie “Hawk” Hawkins, a major-winning golfer trying to regain PGA Tour status.
A reviewer gave the series a 1-out-of-5 star rating, calling it crude, crass, and heavy on profanity.
The Hawk marks Ferrell’s first starring role in a scripted TV series while reviewers compare it unfavorably to his earlier sports comedies.

Summary

Ferrell Satirizes Golf

PGA Tour Studios co-produces “The Hawk,” letting Netflix film tour events and use sponsors.
The production lists Will Ferrell among executive producers and has director David Gordon Green overseeing the premiere.
The series features cameo appearances by Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas and skate-boarding icon Tony Hawk.
The series places characters in fast-food venues, promotes a fake cocktail “Teed Off,” and satirizes the rival LIV Tour as the “Arab Tour.”

Summary

Ferrell Co-creates

Fortune Feimster’s Samantha, a DIY-mechanic caddie, offers Lonnie sincere friendship and urges him to eat a Milky Way during blood-pressure spikes.
David Hornsby’s Radford signals gay identity by reading “The Immoralist” and “Maurice,” adding subtle LGBTQ nuance.
Harper Steele co-created the series with Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy, while Luke Wilson’s Golden Fisk displays Mike’s Hard Lemonade patches on his cardigan as an on-screen sponsor.

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Historical Context

Since the PGA Tour’s broadcast deals with CBS and NBC were renewed in 2020 for a ten-year term through 2030, the Tour has also expanded digital coverage—PGA Tour Live moved to ESPN+ in 2022 and NBC shifted overflow to Peacock. This shift toward streaming set the stage for Netflix’s 2026 comedy ‘The Hawk,’ which blends scripted narrative with real-time golf footage.

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Ferrell Debuts

Netflix released the comedy series “The Hawk” starring Will Ferrell, the comedian, on July 16, 2026.
The series follows Lonnie “Hawk” Hawkins, a major-winning golfer trying to regain PGA Tour status.
A reviewer gave the series a 1-out-of-5 star rating, calling it crude, crass, and heavy on profanity.
The Hawk marks Ferrell’s first starring role in a scripted TV series while reviewers compare it unfavorably to his earlier sports comedies.

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