Spartans: A True Story

Season 1

TV-14

A criminal lawyer sees the harsh reality of prisons and takes action. Against all advice, he teaches rugby to inmates at Unit 48, facing prejudice and bureaucracy. Over time, the sport transforms them and helps them leave crime behind.

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8 Episodes

Putting Out Fire with Gasoline
E1
Putting Out Fire with GasolineCoco witnesses the violence of the prison system and decides to give rugby lessons to the inmates.
From Heaven
E2
From HeavenThe arrival of Tomi, a young and charismatic drug dealer with deep connections both inside and outside the prison walls, threatens to unravel the slow but meaningful progress Coco has made with his rugby program. Tomi's magnetic personality quickly draws the attention of many inmates, offering them an alluring alternative to the hard work and discipline that rugby demands.
A Team
E3
A TeamTomi, ever the master manipulator, decides to join the rugby training sessions-not out of any real interest in the sport, but with hidden motives. His presence on the field is disruptive from the start. Under the guise of camaraderie, he sows discord among the players, subtly undermining Coco's authority and turning the sessions into a breeding ground for tension.
Duel
E4
DuelNews from the outside world hits Tomi hard-a close friend has been killed in a drug-related conflict, leaving his position in the network vulnerable. The shocking news forces Tomi into a dilemma: double down on his control inside the prison or consider a different path.
The Captain
E5
The CaptainCoco achieves the impossible-securing approval for the Spartans' first official match outside of jail, a milestone that fills the team with hope and excitement. However, their hard-earned victory is soon threatened. Vargas, determined to see Coco fail, begins setting up bureaucratic roadblocks, questioning permits and tightening security protocols.
Don't Stay Down
E6
Don't Stay DownFour years after they started, the Spartans have their own pavilion and court. A group of new inmates is welcomed by the older ones and the news of Toto and Cady's departure shakes the team. Coco has to deal with the interests of companies that want to use his foundation for their own benefit and the difficulty of reintegrating the Spartans who are serving their sentence in the job market.
Facing It Head-on
E7
Facing It Head-onOutside of jail, Cady and Toto face the harsh realities of freedom, struggling to find jobs and adapt while their pasts continue to haunt them, pulling them toward old habits. The weight of reintegration proves heavier than they expected. Inside the prison, tensions rise between Tomi and Coco as their visions for the team clash, leading to a heated conflict that threatens the Spartans' unity.
My Spartans
E8
My SpartansAs Coco and Tomi focus on preparing the team for their most important match yet, trouble brews outside the prison walls. The foundation, which has been the backbone of the Spartans' success, suffers a major blow-key sponsors pull out after a scandal, leaving its future uncertain. The news shakes Coco, who now faces the reality that everything they've built could crumble.