Will Ferrell's eccentric golfer in comedy 'The Hawk' is quite entertaining

Will Ferrell returns to the screen as Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins, a once-legendary golfer whose eccentric on-course persona masked a career-ending public breakdown at the US Open. Twenty years later, Lonnie is a tragic figure, traveling to minor tournaments in his bus, desperately hoping to re-qualify for the top tier.

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Will Ferrell als excentrieke golfer in comedy ‘The Hawk’ is toch wel vermakelijk

The Netflix series, co-created by Ferrell, Harper Steele, and Chris Henchy, explores Lonnie's strained relationships with his wife Stacy and his son Lance, who has become a successful golfer himself. Despite his circumstances, Lonnie remains an optimistic egoist, convinced of his own comeback.

Viewers familiar with sports comedies will recognize the narrative arc: Lonnie miraculously qualifies for a major tournament, setting up a confrontation with his rival and his son. The series delivers the expected absurd and embarrassing moments, including a memorable scene where Lonnie dances to Sisqo's 'Thong Song' on the green, revealing a red thong. However, this initial outlandishness gives way to a more subdued tone as the series progresses.

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Lonnie ‘The Hawk’ Hawkins (Will Ferrell) was ooit een ware golflegende.

While 'The Hawk' doesn't transcend the typical sports story cliché, with Lonnie ultimately achieving a predictable outcome, Will Ferrell's performance elevates the material. His interactions, particularly with his new caddie Sam, provide much of the series' charm, making it an enjoyable watch even with its predictable trajectory.

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Desondanks is de comedyserie geen heel vervelende zit. Daarvoor is Ferrell, zelfs ingetogen en voorspelbaar, te leuk.