The Game TV Show

About The Game

The Game is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on The CW on October 1, 2006. It showcases the life of those who work around the football players of the fictional San Diego Sabers team. It revolves around themes like love, ambition, and the tough compromises people make to fulfill their dreams. The series is a humorous yet solemn take on the world of American football, with all its glamor, struggle, and underlying issues.

Making / Production

Created by Mara Brock Akil, the show is a spin-off of the popular sitcom, Girlfriends. Initially produced by Kelsey Grammer, the series balances comedy and harsh realities of sports industry. It garnered a cult-following over the years, praising its unique storytelling and portrayal of characters.

Actors

• Tia Mowry-Hardrict as Dr. Melanie Barnett-Davis, played a medical student who gives up her own dreams to follow her boyfriend, a pro-football player. Her performance brought a relatable authenticity to the trials of being in love with someone in the limelight.
• Pooch Hall as Deron 'Ding Dong' Davis, showed the complexities of being a pro-football player perfectly. His portrayal was a blend of charm, recklessness, and vulnerability.
• Wendy Raquel Robinson as Tasha Mack, played an iron-willed manager and mother who stops at nothing to ensure the success of her son's career.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show started as a spin-off of the sitcom, Girlfriends, but quickly gained its own following.
• Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Pooch Hall left the show after season 5, returning only as guest stars in later seasons.
• The series was cancelled by The CW in 2009, but was revived by BET in 2011 and it ran for additional 6 seasons.

Quotes

• "The game of football is like life, you got to push through it." - Derwin Davis.
• "In the game of love, you can't win if you don't play." - Melanie Barnett
• "If you can't handle the game, then don't step onto the field." - Tasha Mack

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song is a remixed version of the song "Game Over" by artist Daniel Curtis Lee.
• The series has a lively background score that perfectly complements the game's high-tension environment and lighter comic moments.
• The soundtrack encompasses various genres, reflecting the diverse range of emotions and scenarios in the show.