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Season 1 – The Greatest

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Chronicles Muhammad Ali's life; explores his personal relationships as father, husband, brother and son, behind his public persona; depicts defining moments that shaped his status.
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Chase Hutchinson AV Club 23 hrs ago
B
Even when the writing can be a little shaky, Jaalen Best’s phenomenal portrayal of Muhammad Ali and the series’ stylistic flair ensure this portrait mostly maintains its footing. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 1 day ago
There are some tricky visual effects to represent dreams, visions and memories that don’t fit well with the casual naturalism of the bulk of the series. But none of this is unusual or fatal. Go to Full Review Zaki Hasan TheWrap 1 day ago
One of the year’s best new shows, "The Greatest" focuses on a young man from Louisville with extraordinary gifts, enormous ambitions and no way of knowing how profoundly his world would change — or how profoundly he’d change the world. Go to Full Review Victoria Luxford Collider 7 hrs ago
4/10
Despite some interesting flourishes, what should have been a gripping tale of genius turns into a by-the-numbers biopic that has been told much better elsewhere. Go to Full Review Kathia Woods Cup of Soul 22 hrs ago
7/10
“The whole series depends on Jaalen Best, and he carries it.” Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent 1 day ago
4/5
Whether or not you’re a boxing fan, this is a compelling series, beautifully made and with a cracking soundtrack. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Ben Watkins

Creator

Jaalen Best

Cassius Clay

Giovanni Ribisi

Angelo Dundee

Omari Hardwick

Cassius "Cash" Clay Sr.

Dana Gourrier

Odessa "Bird" Clay

Amin Joseph

Sonny Liston

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Nov 4 Fool's Gold Cassius Clay returns home from the 1960 Rome Olympics feeling like the king of the world; he weighs sponsorship deals, potential management and other plans for his future, while his family struggles to keep up. Details Episode 2 Airs Nov 4 Promised Land The Clays race to secure a management deal for Cassius as he promotes his upcoming debut alongside fellow Olympian Wilma Rudolph. Details Episode 3 Airs Nov 4 O Novo Negro Chronicles Muhammad Ali's life; explores his personal relationships as father, husband, brother and son, behind his public persona; depicts defining moments that shaped his status. Details Episode 4 Airs Nov 4 Artista Trabalhando Chronicles Muhammad Ali's life; explores his personal relationships as father, husband, brother and son, behind his public persona; depicts defining moments that shaped his status. Details Episode 5 Airs Nov 4 X² Chronicles Muhammad Ali's life; explores his personal relationships as father, husband, brother and son, behind his public persona; depicts defining moments that shaped his status. Details Episode 6 Airs Nov 4 Oito Segundos Chronicles Muhammad Ali's life; explores his personal relationships as father, husband, brother and son, behind his public persona; depicts defining moments that shaped his status. Details Episode 7 Airs Nov 4 Mais Alto que Palavras Chronicles Muhammad Ali's life; explores his personal relationships as father, husband, brother and son, behind his public persona; depicts defining moments that shaped his status. Details Episode 8 Airs Nov 4 Oi, Meu Nome É… Chronicles Muhammad Ali's life; explores his personal relationships as father, husband, brother and son, behind his public persona; depicts defining moments that shaped his status. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Ben Watkins
Executive Producer
Ben Watkins, Lonnie Ali, Elizabeth Raposo, Corey Salter, Marc Rosen, Matthew Gross, Shawn Carter Peterson, Aiyana White, Jeff Augustin, Owen Shiflett, Michele Anthony, Boyd Muir, Josh Wakely
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Biography, Drama, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 4, 2026
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