Receiver is a new project in partnership with NFL Films which would see Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes team up and work together again on the new venture following the success with the Quarterback series.
The NFL announced on Tuesday that an eight-part series called Receiver will launch on Netflix in the middle of 2024.
In collaboration with NFL Films, Manning’s Omaha Production, and Mahomes’ 2PM Productions, this series is a follow-up to the hugely successful Netflix original series Quarterback, which enthralled viewers in 2023.
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Receiver follows five of the top and emerging pass catchers in the league over eight 45-minute episodes. This new documentary will touch on the players who are frequently the recipients of every throw made during an NFL game.
“We are thrilled to collaborate once again with Netflix and NFL Films to provide fans with unparalleled insight into the world of elite receivers,” Manning stated.
“Similar to our approach with Quarterback, we anticipate sharing the stories of five remarkable receivers, each with their own distinct personality, skills, and motivation to excel.”
Gabe Spitzer, Netflix’s vice president of nonfiction sports, added, “Following the success of Quarterback, we naturally transition from passes to catches, delving into the receiver realm. NFL Films, Omaha Productions, and 2PM Productions have once again unearthed exceptional and dynamic athletes who will amplify the sport’s on-field and off-field drama.”
Quarterback’s exceptional performance on Netflix, ranking in the Netflix Global Top 10 for three consecutive weeks last year, set a high standard. The streaming giant has established a niche in airing immersive all-access sports series, including Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Full Swing, and NASCAR: Full Speed.
The new series will star George Kittle and Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers, Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders, Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings, and Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions.
Netflix seems to be expanding its collection of sports documentaries despite canceling one of its most recent endeavors, the tennis-themed Break Point, after two seasons because of low viewership and issues obtaining complete access to players.
