Will Ferrell stars in The Hawk, a brand‑new Netflix sports comedy series just released. Critics call the show dated, reusing jokes with thin writing. Reviews cite a shortage of new material and thin comedic space. Netflix released complete cast and character details on its site this week. Filming included jokes and pranks between Ferrell and co‑star Fortune Feimster. They shared stories of wing‑eating contests during breaks. Early audience reactions reflect the mixed critical reception.