With the status of baseball in America, baseball players can become some of the most famous people in the country… Sometimes becoming some of the most notorious too. Not many players, however, carry the same weight and controversy as Pete Rose, a.k.a. Charlie Hustle.
Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose is an HBO Original documentary miniseries focused on the player, with the man himself joining in to share his side of the story. The four-part show will delve on the highs on court and the lows out of bounds, taking a retrospective journey to the polarizing player.
Where to watch Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose
Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose airs on HBO, with the first two episodes premiering Wednesday, July 24, at 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT. Episodes three and four follows the next day, July 25, at the same time.
All four episodes streams on Max on Wednesday, July 24.
There are two ways to watch Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose: live on HBO or the same day on Max.
Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose on HBO
You can watch Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose on HBO without cable on one of these cord-cutting services:
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Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose on Max
Of course, being an HBO Original, it’s unsurprising that Charlie Hustle streams on HBO’s respective streaming home Max. Here is a refresher and a link to subscribe:
Max
While best known for streaming epic shows like Succession, Game of Thrones, and The White Lotus, Max rounds its selection with blockbusters from Warner Bros., news from CNN, reality shows from Discovery, and for an additional fee, live sports from B/R. Max’s plans begin at $10/month, but if you already have HBO, you should check with your TV provider to see if it can give you Max at no additional cost.
Why is Pete Rose so controversial?
In 1970s, Pete Rose was at the height of his career, winning three World Series titles and surpassing then-record holder Ty Cobb for most career hits. The player-manager hasn’t yet been surpassed, but this legacy is tarnished with his permanent expulsion from Major League Baseball due to gambling.
The show is sure to dive deeper into the rise and fall of the player with extensive interviews with his teams, his loved ones, prominent sports journalists that chronicled his journey, and of course, the man himself.
All four episodes are available to watch on Max
The complete miniseries premieres the same day as the telecast on Wednesday, July 24 on Max.
Max
While best known for streaming epic shows like Succession, Game of Thrones, and The White Lotus, Max rounds its selection with blockbusters from Warner Bros., news from CNN, reality shows from Discovery, and for an additional fee, live sports from B/R. Max’s plans begin at $10/month, but if you already have HBO, you should check with your TV provider to see if it can give you Max at no additional cost.