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STARZ RELEASES ENTIRE FIRST SEASON OF 'HEELS' ONLINE FOR FREE

STARZ has released the entire first season of their excellent professional wrestling series Heels online for free.

The series is based in the fictional town of Duffy, Georgia and is a deep exploration of professional wrestling on an independent level and what drives those at that level to pursue and maintain their dreams. 

The Spade family are the nucleus of the series as they, led by Duffy Wrestling League owner, booker and lead heel Jack Space (Stephen Amell of "Arrow") as he attempts to keep the DWL going in the wake of the recent death of the family patriarch, legendary pro wrestler Tom Spade.    Jack's rivalry in front of the fans with his brother Ace (Alexander Ludwig of "Vikings") is nothing compared to the battles they have behind the scenes about what's best for the promotion. 

At the same time, Jack's unrelenting obsession and drive to keep the DWL going financially in the face of another promotion encroaching on their territory sends ripple effects home to his family over the course of the first season, especially his wife Staci Spade, brilliantly played by Broadway star Alison Luff, in her first major starring TV role.  Meanwhile, Ace's valet and love interest Crystal deals with the disrespect of "only" being a valet even though it's obvious her keen insight into the business is outpaced only by her love for Ace.

The series also does an excellent job of bringing the full pro wrestling locker room vibe, from camaraderie to the ribs, to the frustrations of veterans who feel they are looked over to the sheer ecstasy of performers finding themselves as they get better at their craft.  There is a well crafted universe that expands with each episode featuring the talents inside the ring and their world beyond it that make the show so much more than just about the Spade family soap opera.  The second season premieres on 7/28, but if you haven't seen the first season, now you can below:

You can watch the episodes below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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