This very good series deserves about 7.5 stars. The boxing coverage and the biographical intertwining of the four men's lives is mostly excellent, and the show is a must watch for boxing fans.
That said, the politics are heavily skewed towards the far left, (and I've never voted Republican in the five elections I've voted in; I'm moderately left in general), and the series' perspective on American politics in the 80s and specifically Reagan are biased to the point of eye-rolling. Unfortunately, Bonnie Greer is given far too much voice over time; she contradicts herself about morality and gives superficial, mostly incorrect commentary on Reagan-era politics throughout. Still, the series is worth watching, especially for boxing fans.
That said, the politics are heavily skewed towards the far left, (and I've never voted Republican in the five elections I've voted in; I'm moderately left in general), and the series' perspective on American politics in the 80s and specifically Reagan are biased to the point of eye-rolling. Unfortunately, Bonnie Greer is given far too much voice over time; she contradicts herself about morality and gives superficial, mostly incorrect commentary on Reagan-era politics throughout. Still, the series is worth watching, especially for boxing fans.