Dan Fogelman’s upcoming NFL drama series The Land is slated to premiere on Hulu on Monday, February 15, 2027, broadcasting its first two episodes at 9 p.m. PT following the conclusion of the Super Bowl. While the high-profile football game takes place on Sunday, February 14, 2027, and streams across ESPN, ABC, and Disney+, Fogelman’s scripted series picks up the sports momentum just hours later with weekly episode drops.
The series centers on the Cleveland Browns, a franchise mired in disappointing seasons that leave head coach Danny Roarke—portrayed by Christopher Meloni—facing immense pressure from fans and the front office. Roarke receives a final opportunity to rescue his career, with his fortunes tied directly to a newly drafted quarterback from Ohio State University who is also his son. This dynamic creates an intense familial and professional clash, forcing the father-coach to balance personal relationships with the strict demands of professional football.
Power Struggles in the Cleveland Front Office
Beyond the gridiron, The Land explores the corporate hierarchy of the Cleveland Browns. Team owner Hal Durkin, played by William H. Macy, faces a critical succession dilemma regarding which of his two daughters should eventually inherit control of the NFL franchise. The narrative unfolds across both the field and the executive suites as a loyal fan base demands immediate victories.
The extensive cast features a mix of veteran and rising actors, including Mandy Moore, Chace Crawford, Sam Corlett, Tanner Zagarino, Chloe Bennet, Bridget Moynahan, and Omar Epps. The project reunites Fogelman with Mandy Moore, who starred in his family drama This Is Us.
A History of Sports Integration on Television
Fogelman is returning to sports-adjacent television after previously collaborating with professional sports leagues on projects like the baseball drama Pitch in 2016. That production worked closely with Major League Baseball to secure authentic access to venues such as Dodger Stadium and Petco Park. For The Land, the production aims to reflect actual NFL operations and structures through a partnership with 20th Television and Skydance Sports.
Although The Land debuts the evening after the Super Bowl rather than serving as an immediate broadcast lead-out, the scheduling mirrors Fogelman’s past broadcast strategy. In February 2018, NBC aired a pivotal This Is Us episode immediately following the NFL championship game. However, the streaming rollout for The Land diverges from traditional network television windows by placing its premiere on Hulu.
Dan Fogelman Leads Production Team for Hulu Series
Dan Fogelman serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer for the series. Additional executive producers include Jess Rosenthal, Kevin Falls, and Justin Adler, alongside David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed representing Skydance Sports.
As production moves toward its February 2027 release date, Hulu has not announced a German distribution schedule or international premiere dates for the series.
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