MIKE explores the dynamic and controversial story of Mike Tyson. The 8-episode limited series explores the tumultuous ups and downs of Tyson’s boxing career and personal life - from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again. Focusing the lens on Mike Tyson, the series examines class in America, race in America, fame and the power of media, misogyny, the wealth divide, the promise of the American Dream and ultimately our own role in shaping Mike's story.
Mike
DETAILS
From creator/screenwriter Steven Rogers and the team behind I, Tonya and showrunner Karin Gist, Executive Producer of Our Kind of People, MIKE explores the dynamic and controversial story of Mike Tyson. The 8-episode limited series explores the tumultuous ups and downs of Tyson’s boxing career and personal life - from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again. Focusing the lens on Mike Tyson, the series examines class in America, race in America, fame and the power of media, misogyny, the wealth divide, the promise of the American Dream and ultimately our own role in shaping Mike's story.
While this story is inspired by actual events, certain characters, incidents, locations, and dialogue have been dramatized.
- Release Date:
- 2022
- Genre:
- Drama,
- Biography,
- Sports
- Rating:
- Creator:
- Steven Rogers
- Starring:
- Trevante Rhodes
- Russell Hornsby
EPISODES
S1:E1 Thief
Mike Tyson asks the question ‘Who am I?’ as he reflects on his childhood in Brownsville, New York.
S1:E2 Monster
Cus D’amato discovers Mike at 13, gives him discipline, extremely honed skills and an ego.
S1:E3 Lover
Mike falls hard for Robin Givens and asks, “How can someone who hates himself love anyone else?"
S1:E4 Meal Ticket
Don King encourages Mike’s excessive lifestyle, causing him to lose his title to Buster Douglas.
S1:E5 Desiree
An 18-year-old honor student named Desiree Washington accuses Mike of rape.
S1:E6 Jailbird
Mike reflects on his 3 years behind bars at the Indiana Department of Corrections.
S1:E7 Cannibal
Tyson examines the complicated events that led up to the ‘bite heard round the world.’
S1:E8 Phoenix
Mike faces his demons as he comes to terms with who he really is.
