The series, inspired by a highly successful Irish production, proposes a satire on sport, the media and second chances in a context that is as competitive as it is unpredictable.
The story starts with St Peter’s Celtic, a modest Irish football club that receives unexpected news: it will have to face the current champion of the tournament in the first round of the FAI Cup. What seems like a historic opportunity to some soon turns into a nightmare for Fran Costello, the team’s assistant coach, whose explosive reaction during the draw makes it go viral in a matter of hours.
His outburst in front of the cameras places him in the spotlight of the media, and shortly after, of a group of journalists who decide to follow him to record a documentary. about his life and the challenge of St Peter’s Celtic. But as the club prepares for its most difficult match, a more dangerous shadow begins to loom over them: an investigation into match-fixing and sports betting threatens to uncover a scandal that could shake the foundations of Irish football.
Between comedy and tension
Fran, played by Darragh Humphreysis caught between the chaos of the locker room, the cameras that do not stop recording and the suspicions of corruption that grow around him. With no experience in large-scale conflicts, you will have to make decisions that will test your loyalty, your ethics and your patience.
The series combines humor and social criticism through a tone close to mockumentary, where comic moments coexist with scenes full of tension and absurdity. The result is a portrait of football far from the usual glamour, showing its most human, clumsy and real side.
In addition to Humphreys, The Coach has the special participation of the former soccer player Kevin Doylewho brings a touch of authenticity to the story, and with an ensemble cast that reflects both the passion and contradictions of the most popular sport in the world.
When and where to see?
The coach arrives Movistar Plus+ on Saturday, November 8, consolidating the platform’s commitment to European productions with their own identity. Its mix of sports comedy, intrigue and satire promises to capture both football fans and those who enjoy stories with a social background and agile television pace. @mundiario
