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5.2
Netflix

The Hawk

Will Ferrell's Netflix golf comedy series — a washed-up champion chases one last major in a divisive, cringe-forward sports comedy.

2026
Critic5.2
Comedy Sports
Netflix
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Overview

On the back nine of his career, 2004's number one golfer Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins refuses to accept that he's finished. With his body telling him to retire and his ex-wife and golden-boy son Lance certain he's through, Lonnie chases one final major to complete golf's Grand Slam — dragging everyone he loves into the chaos.
Story 5.0
Acting 6.5
Direction 5.5
Cinematography 5.8
Music 5.5
Pacing 5.0
Originality 5.2
Emotional Impact 5.0
Overall 5.2

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

5.2 /10

Ferrell in cringe mode

Ferrell leans into a sad-sack, self-sabotaging character — closer to Get Hard than Anchorman — which won't be for everyone.

Flashes of promise

With David Gordon Green and Rian Johnson involved, there are glimpses of something sharper amid the uneven gags.

Pros

  • Will Ferrell's full-commitment comic performance
  • Strong comedy ensemble
  • Talent behind camera (David Gordon Green, Rian Johnson)
  • Fun golf-world satire

Cons

  • Hit-or-miss humor
  • Divisive sad-sack tone
  • Weak critical reception
  • Uneven pacing across episodes
Verdict A shaggy, uneven sports comedy that's better than its harsh critical reception suggests — Ferrell commits fully to a delusional cringe-hero, but the laughs are hit-or-miss and it never reaches Ted Lasso heights.

AI Review

Will Ferrell's Netflix golf comedy series — a washed-up champion chases one last major in a divisive, cringe-forward sports comedy.

A shaggy, uneven sports comedy that's better than its harsh critical reception suggests — Ferrell commits fully to a delusional cringe-hero, but the laughs are hit-or-miss and it never reaches Ted Lasso heights.

A binge for Will Ferrell fans who enjoy his cringe-comedy mode — manage expectations.

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Development

Created by and starring Will Ferrell as a golf comedy for Netflix, with Rian Johnson producing.

Production

David Gordon Green directed the opening episodes of the 10-episode first season.

Release

Premiered on Netflix worldwide on July 16, 2026.

Production

Development

Created by and starring Will Ferrell as a golf comedy for Netflix, with Rian Johnson producing.

Production

David Gordon Green directed the opening episodes of the 10-episode first season.

Release

Premiered on Netflix worldwide on July 16, 2026.

Streaming

Netflix

Cast

Will Ferrell Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins
Molly Shannon Stacey
Fortune Feimster Sam
Keith David Old Henry
Jimmy Tatro Lance
Luke Wilson
Chris Parnell
David Hornsby
Toby Huss
Katelyn Tarver
Tony Hawk Himself

Characters

Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins Will Ferrell
Stacey Molly Shannon
Sam Fortune Feimster
Old Henry Keith David
Lance Jimmy Tatro
Himself Tony Hawk

Crew

Will Ferrell Creator
Chris Henchy Writer
David Gordon Green Director
Will Ferrell Executive Producer
Rian Johnson Executive Producer

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Trivia

  • The Hawk is a 10-episode Netflix comedy series, not a feature film.
  • Rian Johnson (Knives Out) is among the executive producers.
  • David Gordon Green directed the opening episodes.
  • Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk appears in the series.
  • Will Ferrell promoted the show by wearing branded headgear at the 2026 World Cup final.

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