What is Heels (TV) About?
Heels is a drama television series originating from the United States, with a narrative focused on the realm of professional wrestling. Created by Michael Waldron, the series debuted on Starz network on August 15, 2021, and concluded after its second season. The story unfolds in a close-knit Georgia town, wherein two brothers, Jack and Ace Spade, grapple with the heritage of their late father's wrestling promotion. The elder, Jack, embodies the 'heel', or the antagonist in the ring, while managing the duties as the operator of the Duffy Wrestling League (DWL). The younger, Ace, represents the 'face', or the hero within the wrestling narratives. The show intricately portrays the struggles of maintaining their in-ring personas alongside their personal lives. With Jack's wife Staci and business partner Willie by his side, and Ace's valet Crystal aspiring for her own spot in the limelight, the cast navigates themes of ambition, loyalty, and the quest for recognition. 'Heels' explores the blurring lines between the staged spectacle of wrestling and the authentic trials of life outside the ring, painting a vivid picture of the passions and conflicts that drive the characters.
The first episode of Heels aired on August 15, 2021 and the most recent episode to air was on September 15, 2023.
