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I do not know what a wombo combo is.
I do not know what a bot lane is.
I have heard ofLeague of Legendsbut could not begin to explain how it works.
Nevertheless, I started watchingPlayers, the new Paramount+ esports mockumentary from the team behindAmerican Vandal.
And then, somewhat to my own surprise, I kept watching.
As a spoof,Playersis a mess.
I got none of it.
If it happened to use a fake-documentary structure … eh, whatever!
By episode six, I found myself actually excited about the prospect of Creamcheese and Organizm finally working together.
By episode ten, I was … slightly devastated?
In a good way!
Foresite (Peter Thurnwald) is the guy who quietly thinks hes cooler than you.
He does shots of hot sauce as a stunt.
He is easily threatened.
He communicates through grand gestures.
This is the moment when I bought intoPlayers.
Does this show make any sense if youre not at least a little curious about esports?
I also dont know howPlayersworks if youre a person who already knows what a bot lane is.
The first four episodes ofPlayersare now streaming on Paramount+ with the remaining six episodes premiering weekly on Thursdays.
