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Updated · tvline.com · Jul 16

TVLine Highlights 3 Thursday Picks Including New Descendants Movie and Trump Address

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Updated · tvline.com · Jul 16

TVLine Highlights 3 Thursday Picks Including New Descendants Movie and Trump Address

Q: Will Will Ferrell's new golf comedy overcome bad reviews to become Netflix's next big hit?

Probably not. Based on the available reporting, *The Hawk* looks more likely to be a modest Netflix performer than the platform’s next breakout hit. The main obstacle is the reviews. Critics have described the Will Ferrell golf comedy as a “major disappointment,” “painfully unfunny,” “meandering and dull,” and too dated in its style. Several reviews say the series wastes a strong cast, gives Ferrell’s character little real arc, and lacks the sharp satire or momentum needed to turn a broad sports comedy into a word-of-mouth success. There are some reasons it could still draw viewers. Ferrell remains a recognizable comedy star, sports stories often travel well on streaming, and Netflix’s scale can turn even critically weak titles into short-term chart performers. Reporting tied to the launch suggests *The Hawk* has generated attention and could trend strongly in its opening week, potentially reaching the upper tier of Netflix’s rankings. But trending is not the same as becoming a major hit. The evidence provided points to curiosity-driven sampling rather than the kind of strong audience enthusiasm that sustains a breakout. It is also arriving in a crowded streaming environment and is already being compared unfavorably with other recent comedies. The likelier outcome is that *The Hawk* posts a decent debut on Ferrell’s name and the golf premise, then fades unless audience reaction proves much stronger than the critics’ response.

1 articles · Updated · tvline.com · Jul 16

TVLine’s Thursday watchlist spotlights three marquee picks: a new Descendants movie, Will Ferrell as pro-golfer “The Hawk,” and President Trump’s primetime address.
The column covers new and returning English-language shows and select movies airing on broadcast, cable and streaming, organized by release time and then alphabetically within each slot.
Disney’s Descendants entry is framed around the characters facing a “Wicked” new villain, while Ferrell’s appearance adds a comedy-led option to the day’s lineup.
TVLine also used the roundup to promote its free daily What to Watch newsletter, which delivers recommended picks to readers’ inboxes each morning.

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