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Celtics City

Celtics City
★ 7.7/10•2025•TV-14•Documentary
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Containing extensive, never-before-seen archives and more than 80 interviews of past and present Boston Celtics legends, this series chronicles the history, cultural impact, and extraordinary tale of the NBA's winningest and most storied franchise, the Boston Celtics,

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 3, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Chapter I: Founding FathersE160m

Chapter I: Founding Fathers

Led by Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, the Celtics become an NBA dynasty, but racial tensions in Boston and beyond augur a turbulent era ahead.

Mar 3, 2025

Episode 2 - Chapter II: No Final VictoriesE259m

Chapter II: No Final Victories

Amid backlash for his commitment to civil rights, Bill Russell makes history as the first Black head coach in professional sports.

Mar 10, 2025

Episode 3 - Chapter III: All Swept UpE359m

Chapter III: All Swept Up

The Celtics win a pair of titles in the '70s amid racial unrest, and near the end of the decade, they draft Indiana State star Larry Bird.

Mar 17, 2025

Episode 4 - Chapter IV: Great Hope. Period.E460m

Chapter IV: Great Hope. Period.

Larry Bird elevates the Celtics and struggling NBA to new heights, but internal discord threatens to derail another potential dynasty.

Mar 24, 2025

Episode 5 - Chapter V: F**k the CelticsE559m

Chapter V: F**k the Celtics

Larry Bird's epic rivalry with Magic Johnson captivates the sports world. Then, in 1986, an unthinkable tragedy changes everything.

Mar 31, 2025

Episode 6 - Chapter VI: Untenable TollE659m

Chapter VI: Untenable Toll

The tragic death of Len Bias casts a shadow over the Celtics. In 1992, Larry Bird's retirement closes a chapter for the team and the NBA.

Apr 7, 2025

Episode 7 - Chapter VII: Not AgainE759m

Chapter VII: Not Again

After Reggie Lewis' sudden death leaves the city heartbroken, the Celtics spiral into steep decline following the arrival of Rick Pitino.

Apr 14, 2025

Episode 8 - Chapter VIII: UbuntuE860m

Chapter VIII: Ubuntu

After another downturn, new GM and former Celtic Danny Ainge acquires Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to form a "Big Three" with Paul Pierce.

Apr 21, 2025

Episode 9 - Chapter IX: We're the CelticsE960m

Chapter IX: We're the Celtics

After the 2008 title, injuries, and internal conflict take a toll. Led by a new crop of stars, the team wins an 18th championship in 2024.​

Apr 28, 2025

Actors

Red Auerbach

Self (archive footage)

Bill Russell

Bill Russell

Self

Cedric Maxwell

Cedric Maxwell

Self

Larry Bird

Larry Bird

Self

Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum

Self

Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown

Self

Kevin McHale

Kevin McHale

Self

Robert Parish

Self

Rick Carlisle

Self

Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy

Self

Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce

Self

Dee Brown

Self

Xavier McDaniel

Self

Danny Ainge

Danny Ainge

Self

Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett

Self

Ray Allen

Ray Allen

Self

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