Hulu has finally added the newest season of Ryan Reynolds‘ popular TV show to its library, nearly a year after wrapping up its fourth season. As of today, the first two episodes of Welcome to Wrexham Season 5 are now officially streaming on Hulu. Afterward, new episodes will drop every Thursday until the season finale premieres on June 25.
What do we know about Hulu’s Welcome to Wrexham Season 5?
Welcome to Wrexham is a docuseries that chronicles Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac‘s purchase and stewardship of the Welsh football team, Wrexham AFC. Besides telling the team’s story, the show also tracks the lives of the people of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, U.K. Season 5 highlights the aftermath of the team’s historical promotion to the EFL Championship, as they’re now one step closer to reaching their goal of returning to the Premier League. The audience will also be introduced to the team’s newest players, including veteran striker Kieffer Moore, midfielder George Dobson, and goalkeeper Danny Ward.
“In 2020, Rob and Ryan teamed up to purchase the 5th-tier Red Dragons in the hopes of turning the Club into an underdog story the whole world could root for. The world took notice, and the Club made history, achieving back-to-back-to-back promotions, catapulting the Reds into the English Football League’s Championship for the first time in over four decades,” reads the new season’s synopsis.
“Having risen so quickly in the pyramid, with the eyes of the world turned to this once unknown town in Wales, fans and haters across the globe wait with bated breath to see whether the Wrexham experiment will make it all the way to the Premier League or if the team will crumble under the pressure. Summer signings bring a nearly new roster and an all-new level of intensity, while heavy competition and rising costs, combined with limited ticket availability due to the building of the new Kop stand, lead to new challenges for the Club. Dedicated staff and supporters celebrate the team’s climb toward the Premiership while bracing against naysayers who cheer for potential relegation. Will Wrexham AFC rise to the challenge and prove they deserve their place among the elite?”
Before its Season 5 return, the award-winning show recently scored a three-season renewal order from FX, guaranteeing its return for Seasons 6 to 8. It is executive produced byMcElhenney, Reynolds, Nick Frenkel, John Henion, Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, Jordan Wynn, and Sarina Roma. It is a production of Boardwalk Pictures.
