‘The Captain’
ESPN’s captivating new docuseries The Captain is an expansive look at the life and career of the incomparable Derek Jeter. Directed by Randy Wilkins, the seven-episode series is a mix of Jeter’s personal and professional life, covering New York’s dynastic run while also exploring race, celebrity culture, and the shortstop’s complicated relationship with the media. The historically guarded Jeter is uncharacteristically forthright as the docuseries seamlessly blends fascinating baseball anecdotes with the messy, messy drama (gift basket rumors, his complicated relationship with Alex Rodriguez) that accompanies being a marquee athlete in New York City. The Captain is broad enough to entertain anyone, but it’s an absolute must-stream for baseball fans.