Season 1 of the Starz original wrestling drama Heels was picked up for an eight-episode season order on August 19, 2019.[1] It premiered on August 15, 2021.[2]
Synopsis[]
"Heels" is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals war over their late father's legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel. But in the real world, those characters can be hard to live up to — or hard to leave behind.
The drama series also stars Alison Luff as Staci Spade, Jack's wife who learns that she has to contend with the emotional stakes her in-laws have invested in their wrestling goals and the demands it puts on her family; Mary McCormack as Willie Day, Jack's business partner and the logistrical brains behind the local wrestling organization; Kelli Berglund as Crystal Tyler, Ace's valet and love interest; Allen Maldonado as Rooster Robbins, one of the best wrestlers in the circuit who always has something to prove and always backs it up; two-time Super Bowl champion James Harrison as Apocalypse, a been-around-the-block journeyman wrestler who's been at it for decades and has no illusions of fame or glory; and Chris Bauer as Wild Bill Hancock, a larger-than-life former wrestling star who is now a high-level pro wrestling scout.[3]
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Episodes[]
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Release Date | |||
| 1 | "Kayfabe" | Michael Waldron | Peter Segal | August 15, 2021 | |||
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While the owner of the Duffy Wrestling League has full control of whatever happens to transpire inside the ring, he struggles to enjoy the same levels of freedom and power as he tries to balance his professional and personal lives. | ||||||
| 2 | "Dusty Finish" | Michael Waldron | Peter Segal | August 22, 2021 | |||
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As the wrestlers at the DWL worry about the fallout from the previous show, Jack struggles with what direction to take the narrative and the league, especially after an enticing offer from the FWD's Charlie Gully. | ||||||
| 3 | "Cheap Heat" | Bradley Paul | Jessica Lowrey | August 29, 2021 | |||
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In an attempt to drum up more heat, Jack enlists the help of wrestling veteran, Ricky Rabies, setting Ace up with a full house for his comeback match against Bobby Pin. | ||||||
| 4 | "Cutting Promos" | Daria Polatin | Jessica Lowrey | September 5, 2021 | |||
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After a house fire forces Jack and his family to move in with Carol and Ace, the two brothers put their differences aside and their heads together to generate a DWL promo to further grow the league's fan base. | ||||||
| 5 | "Swerve" | Michael Waldron | Pete Segal | September 12, 2021 | |||
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When the South Georgia State Fair shows interest in featuring the DWL at this year's fair, it's on Jack to close the deal with an electric night of matches; Bill, Ace and Crystal have their own ideas. | ||||||
| 6 | "House Show" | Michael Waldron | Pete Segal | September 19, 2021 | |||
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It's the day of Big Jim's baby's baptism and a new beginning for everyone in Duffy; Jack's running around town prepping and promoting the upcoming match. | ||||||
| 7 | "The Big Bad Fish Man" | Rodney Barnes | Peter Segal | October 3, 2021 | |||
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The South Georgia State Fair is only a couple of weeks away and Jack’s doing all he can to keep his professional and personal lives intact. Staci has increasing suspicions that Jack played a larger role in Ace’s unexpected Heel-turn. Thomas is acting out in school, the DWL’s forced to audition additional wrestlers, and Jack stays busy warding off Charlie Gully from poaching his best talent, including Ace. | ||||||
| 8 | "Double Turn" | Eric Martin | Pete Segal | October 10, 2021 | |||
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The culmination of all Jack’s efforts finally pays off as the DWL is featured on the biggest stage in its history, but when outside-thering drama enters the squared circle, there’s a lot more on the line than the championship belt. | ||||||
Production[]
- On August 19, 2019, Heels received a series order from Starz and Stephen Amell was cast.[1]
- On October 30, 2020, it was reported that Stephen Amell sustained a back injury while on set earlier that week.[4]
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