---
title: "Chad Powers"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/chad-powers-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 247168
imdb_id: "tt31449991"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 12
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 100
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Chad Powers (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/chad-powers-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Chad Powers is a television series that premiered in 2025. The show revolves around the story of Russ Holliday, a former college football quarterback whose promising career was ruined by an unforgivable mistake eight years ago. Holliday attempts to revive his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers, a talented oddball who joins the struggling South Georgia Catfish football team. The series explores the complexities of identity and the consequences of one's actions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disgraced quarterback reinvents himself as a quirky rookie to chase football redemption."

### Why Watch
- Sharp humor about identity and ambition
- Fresh take on sports redemption
- Strong lead performance

### Caveats & Content Note
- TV‑MA rating limits younger viewers
- Premise may feel contrived to some
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV‑MA and contains adult language and themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, sports, dark, redemption

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, Hulu | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 6
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Michael Waldron, Glen Powell
- **Networks / Studios**: Hulu

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Glen Powell** as *Russ Holliday / Chad Powers*
- **Perry Mattfeld** as *Ricky*
- **Quentin Plair** as *Coach Byrd*
- **Wynn Everett** as *Tricia Yeager*
- **Frankie A. Rodriguez** as *Danny*
- **Steve Zahn** as *Coach Jake Hudson*
- **Haliey Welch** as *Haliey Welch*
- **Gabriel LaBelle** as *Tyler*
- **Kirk Herbstreit** as *Kirk Herbstreit*
- **Chris Fowler** as *Chris Fowler*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Chad Powers?
Eight years after a career‑ending mistake, quarterback Russ Holliday disguises himself as Chad Powers to join a struggling South Georgia football team.

### Q: Which sport does the show focus on?
It centers on American football, following a college quarterback’s attempt at redemption.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows Russ Holliday, who assumes the identity of the oddball player Chad Powers.

### Q: What is the tone or genre?
Chad Powers is a comedy series with adult (TV‑MA) content.

### Q: When was the series released?
The series premiered in 2025.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Chad Powers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/247168)
- [Chad Powers (2025) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1559233-chad-powers/prehled/)
- [Chad Powers (2025, seriál) - Přehrát - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/serial/195508-chad-powers/prehrat)
- [Chad Powers – seznam epizod | SerialZone.cz](https://www.serialzone.cz/serial/chad-powers/epizody/)
- [Video: Chad Powers: trailer | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/videa/trailery/45267-chad-powers-trailer)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*