The Hawk (TV series)

The Hawk
GenreComedy
Created by
Starring
Music byThe Octopus Project
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Running time28–37 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)

The Hawk is an American comedy television series created by Will Ferrell, Harper Steele, and Chris Henchy, and starring Ferrell and Molly Shannon. It premiered on Netflix on July 16, 2026.

Synopsis

Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, a washed-up, former No. 1 ranked golfer in the world, looks to recapture his glory days and win the U.S. Open to complete the Career Grand Slam. He also tries to reconnect with his estranged wife and son, the latter an up-and-coming golfer with ties to organized crime, and cope with the loss of his longtime caddy.

Cast

Production

On April 19, 2023, it was announced that a comedy series about "a professional golfer who becomes the face of a controversial new league competing with the PGA Tour" starring Will Ferrell, was in development at Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum's Gloria Sanchez Productions and Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman's T-Street Productions.[2][3]

On May 15, 2024, the series was given the title Golf, and it was announced that the series would be co-created by Ferrell, Ramy Youssef, and Josh Rabinowitz, and would star Ferrell and Youssef.[4][5] The series would be executive produced by Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, and Alix Taylor through Gloria Sanchez Productions, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Nena Rodrigue through T-Street Productions, Youssef and Andy Campagna for Cairo Cowboy, and Rabinowitz.[2][4]

On August 5, 2025, it was reported that Molly Shannon had joined the series, with Youssef and Rabinowitz having left the project the previous year due to creative differences.[6] In September 2025, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarver, and David Hornsby joined the cast.[7][8]

In March 2026, Netflix announced that the series was retitled The Hawk.[9]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Hawk"David Gordon GreenStory by : Will Ferrell & Harper Steele & Chris Henchy
Teleplay by : Harper Steele & Chris Henchy		July 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
2"The Family That Plays Together"David Gordon GreenHarper Steele & Chris HenchyJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
3"Roses & Thorns"Chris HenchyAndrew GuestJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
4"Tears of a Hero"Chris HenchyPaul Welsh & Madeline WalterJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
5"The Prison Yard"Shiri ApplebyCameron SquiresJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
6"The Genesis Invitational"Shiri ApplebyEmma RathboneJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
7"Vegas"Jonathan WatsonJerry CollinsJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
8"The Code"Jonathan WatsonCarolina BarlowJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
9"Pebble"David Gordon GreenPaul Welsh & Madeline WalterJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
10"Pickle"David Gordon GreenHarper Steele & Chris HenchyJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)

Release

The Hawk premiered on Netflix on July 16, 2026.[10]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 31%, based on 51 reviews, with an average of rated reviews of 4.8/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "A swing for the comedy fences, The Hawk may miss more often than it connects but still finds moments of the chaotic charm that made Will Ferrell a standout."[11] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 52 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dilillo, John (May 13, 2026). "Will Ferrell's The Hawk Will Come Out Swinging on Netflix in July". Tudum (Press release). Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Netflix.
  2. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (April 19, 2023). "Will Ferrell To Headline Golf Comedy Series In Works From T-Street & Gloria Sanchez Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  3. ↑ Myers, Alex (April 20, 2023). "Will Ferrell to star in golf sitcom that sounds loosely based on PGA Tour-LIV drama, according to report". Golf Digest. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Cordero, Rosy (May 15, 2024). "Will Ferrell Sets Netflix Comedy Series 'GOLF' With Ramy Youssef & Josh Rabinowitz". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ Hailu, Selome (May 15, 2024). "Will Ferrell to Star in Netflix Comedy Series 'Golf,' Ramy Youssef Attached as Co-Creator". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 5, 2025). "Molly Shannon Sets Up 'SNL' Reunion With Will Ferrell, Will Star In His Golf Comedy Series For Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  7. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (September 4, 2025). "Jimmy Tatro & Fortune Feimster Join Will Ferrell's Netflix Golf Comedy Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  8. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (September 12, 2025). "Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarver & David Hornsby Join Will Ferrell's Netflix Golf Comedy Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ Porter, Rick (March 11, 2026). "Will Ferrell's Netflix Golf Comedy Gets Summer Premiere". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  10. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 13, 2026). "Will Ferrell's Golf Comedy 'The Hawk' Release Date, Teaser & Photos". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  11. ↑ "The Hawk: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  12. ↑ "The Hawk: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
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