Episode Guide
Lebron James Tom Brady Alex Morgan Usain Bolt Shaun White Katie Ledecky Kelly Slater
In the world of competitive sports, there are moments that stand out and define a person’s career. Greatness Code is an attempt to capture these moments across a series of 5-8 minute interviews involving top stars in their chosen field. With a brief glimpse of what transpired during that time and a lot of hypnotic, trippy visuals, Greatness Code is fun while it lasts but also a series that will almost certainly leave you desperate for more.
Each episode of “7 Men and Women” tackles a different sport and by the end of each episode, you’ll probably be tempted to watch these defining moments play out for yourself on YouTube. The episodes waste little time getting right to the meat of the topic, with each interview revolving around black and white face-to-face interviews. From Usain Bolt’s incredible world record sprint to Alex Morgan’s break-through in female football (soccer), there’s actually a pretty good array of talent interviewed. ..
The documentary series Greatness Code is a more polished and eloquent version of post-match sport interviews as commentators rush onto the scene and interview a breathless athlete about what they’ve just done. There’s nothing wrong with that of course, and there’s definitely some moments of brilliance to be found in this documentary series. Hearing Shaun White’s inspirational tale of coming back from the brink to produce a stunning Perfect 100 score is a personal favourite but given the material on offer, your favourite episode will almost certainly differ.
The Olympics are a global event, but the United States has a distinct slant on proceedings. This is especially evident in the athletes chosen for each sport, which includes some American favorites. However, the biggest issue with these Olympics is their length - each episode only lasts about 40 minutes. This means that if you’re looking for a comprehensive overview of the events, you’ll have to wait until after the games are over. ..
Apple missed a chance to add more meat to each of its segments by not including a more comprehensive product offering in the iPhone 6 and 6S.
The series itself is very slick and well-done. The animation is great, and the psychedelically charged images help visualize what’s happening during these defining moments. The echoing commentary is a great addition too, and overall the series absolutely nails its presentation from start to finish.
The greatness code is a series that attempts to capture those special moments that define an athlete’s career and it does a great job doing just that. Unfortunately the snapshot cases and short run-time will have you desperate for more when the credits roll on each episode. The presentation throughout is fantastic though and for that alone, the series is well worth checking out – even if it’s more of a fleeting experience than an involving watch. ..
