There is a Stephen Amell hidden gemof a TV show on Netflix right nowwith a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, one of the highest scores of the actor’s career. Netflix has a rather intensive catalog of movies and television, with a plethora of popular Netflix original content pushed to the forefront. Because of this, it is sometimes hard for less popular shows to find an audience on the biggest streaming platform of all time. Still, there are so many underrated shows available to watch right now, and Amell’s seriesHeelsshould definitely be on everyone’s radar.
Given that Stephen Amell played Oliver Queen, a.k.a. Green Arrow,the character who kicked off the Arrowverse, he is a well-beloved actor.Arrowwas a hit for most of its run, and when it was over, Amell shifted to various other projects, and although he hasn’t hit that same popularity as his showArrow, there are a couple of hidden gems in his career. Most notably isHeels, which finally hit Netflixand deserves to be seen by as many people as possible.
Heels Is Stephen Amell’s First Major Show After The Arrowverse Ended
It’s Also His Best Role
After a decade spent playing Oliver Queen,Heelswas his next major role, originally premiering on Starz and lasting two seasons. Not only is it an impressive follow-up to his long-time career in the Arrowverse,Heelsis arguably the best project that Stephen Amell has ever worked on. Amell has come a long way since he first appeared in his breakout role in 2012, andHeelsis the result of a decade’s worth of an actor growing exponentially over the course of his career.
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Created byLokicreator, Michael Waldron,Heelstells the story of two brothers and their rivalry within the world of professional wrestling. One brother plays the heel/villain, while the other plays the hero/face. Amell plays brother Jack Spade, the heel, while Alexander Ludwig plays the face as his little brother, Ace Spade. Given that Amell spent so long playing a specific character, the way he is able to push himself as an actor and take big swings on a project likeHeelsis admirable, paying off in spades in the process.
Heels' Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Right, It’s Excellent
The Acting Is Top-Notch
While film and television are subjective, Heels received outstanding reviews, with aRotten Tomatoes score of 94% across the series' two seasons. The reviews are right:Heelsis very good and Stephen Amell shines throughout. Given that the audience score is identical, it’s easy to see whyHeelsis an easy recommendation for those who haven’t seen it, with the family drama front and center. Anchoring that drama, Amell and Ludwig give admirable performances throughout the show’s two seasons.
Heelsstands out as the most critically acclaimed, which is impressive given that most of his projects are already well-regarded.
Looking at the films and shows that Stephen Amell has starred in, or had a significant role,Heelsstands out as the most critically acclaimed, which is impressive given that most of his projects are already well-regarded. Unfortunately, there is one blemish regardingHeels. The second season ended on a cliffhanger, butHeelswas canceled before season 3. Fortunately, there is a way thatHeelscan come back, and its performance on Netflix is incredibly important to make that happen.
You Could Resurrect Heels If You Watch It
Streaming Performance Often Factors Into New Seasons
In the era of streaming, series tend to get canceled left and right, and it certainly feels like that’s happening at a higher rate than ever before. Unfortunately forHeels, it ended up on the chopping block after it failed to grow a substantial audience over its two-season run.With it no longer relegated to Starz,Heelshas the opportunity to increase its viewership on Netflix, which has happened over the years with other series. In fact, if it does well enough, there is a possibility thatHeelscan be revived on the streaming service.
Heelsboss, Mike O’Malley, has talked aboutHeelsmoving to Netflix and his excitement at the idea that the fantastic series could finally find an audience. In an interview withTV Insider, he talked about what it means for the show to be on Netflix, stating:
The fact these episodes now live on a platform where everyone knows how to find it. We’re just thrilled it will be shared with people. The beautiful thing is all you have to do is go to Netflix, searchHeels,and watch the episodes. We’re talking about 275 million people who have this platform. Hopefully, enough of them will watch it.
Of course, nothing is guaranteed in the era of streaming, but ifHeelsdoes actually find a sizable audience, there is a chance it could be renewed.Heelsis ready to be watched on Netflix right now, and you should go see it.
Heels
Cast
Heels is a sports-drama series that tells the story of the men and women in the world of small-town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Stephen Amell) and Ace Spade (Alexander Ludwig), war over their late father’s legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the hero (Ludwig) and someone the heel (Amell). Sometimes, however, it can be hard to disconnect from a character - leading to real-world consequences.
