Working the Gimmick

7.2/10 · 2,380 votesFeb 16, 202122 min

Ranked #9 of 11 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he reflects on his surreal life that's helped shape him into the man he is today. From growing up in a resilient family surrounded by wrestling icons, navigating rebellious teen years, to playing NCAA football at the

Season 1 Episodes11

Working the Gimmick

On the Road Again

Forward, Together

Check Your Head

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

E6 7.9

My Day with Andre

E7 7.8

Johnson & Hopkins

E8 7.5

My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff

E9 7.2

A Lady Named Star Search

E10 8.2

Good vs. Great

E11 8.1

Election Day

Cast9

Dwayne Johnson

Joseph Lee Anderson

Rocky Johnson

Stacey Leilua

Ata Johnson

Ana Tuisila

Lia Maivia

Adrian Groulx

Dwayne Johnson (Age 10)

Bradley Constant

Dwayne Johnson (Age 15)

Uli Latukefu

Dwayne Johnson (Age 18-20)

Fasitua Amosa

Sika Anoa'i

John Tui

Afa Anoa'i

Crew8

Nahnatchka Khan

Writer

Jeff Chiang

Writer

Martin McGrath

Director of Photography

Jamie Gross

Editor

Jo Suna

Second Assistant Director

Wayde Bowles

In Memory Of

Nahnatchka Khan

Director

Ian Kenny

First Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Working the Gimmick" is episode 1 of Young Rock season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 2,380 votes, ranking #9 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Nahnatchka Khan and written by Nahnatchka Khan, Jeff Chiang, it aired on February 16, 2021.

Working the Gimmick

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