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Published on June 15, 2024
Netflix's 'Receiver' Features Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown: Insiders Look at NFL StarsSource: All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Streaming giant Netflix has captured the adrenaline rush of professional football in its latest offering, 'Receiver,' spotlighting the trials and triumphs of NFL stars, including the Detroit Lions' own Amon-Ra St. Brown. The first glimpse of the series arrived Thursday, setting the stage for the program's debut on July 10th. FOX 2 Detroit provided the details of the series, highlighting that 'Receiver' will let fans see the 2023 NFL season through the eyes of St. Brown and his peers Justin Jefferson, Davante Adams, George Kittle, and Deebo Samuel.

With the Lions breaking a 30-year division title drought and a 32-year playoff game winless streak in 2023, anticipation for the series has surged among the Detroit faithful. Amon-Ra St. Brown's standout 2023 performance, with 119 catches for 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns, according to MLive Michigan, is expected to be a focal point of the docuseries. The trailer teases a narrative of St. Brown's electrifying plays and his penchant for celebrations that aim for virality.

This isn't St. Brown's first dance with the cameras, as NFL Films crews were spotted around the Lions' stomping grounds both during HBO's 'Hard Knocks' and throughout the ensuing season. It was later confirmed by Justin Rogers of the Detroit News that something was brewing. 'Receiver' is a follow-up to the 'Quarterback' series from last year, and pledges to take audiences deep into the world of high-stakes football from the perspective of those who catch the passes. Pride of Detroit outlines that the series promises to explore the personal and professional lives of its stars, with a guarantee of ample screen time for "the Sun God" during Detroit's pivotal games against the Raiders, Vikings, and 49ers.

The grand coalition of NFL Films, Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, and Patrick Mahomes' 2 PM Productions is handling the production of 'Receiver.' "We are excited to be working again with Netflix and NFL Films to give fans unprecedented access to what it’s like to play receiver at the highest level," Manning stated in March. He pledges an intimate look into the characters and motivations of five of the league's prolific receivers, as reported by MLive Michigan.

The viewers can expect a unique blend of in-the-huddle action, practice field drills, and off-the-field drama. With players mic’d up for the series, 'Receiver' is positioned to give fans a vantage point like none before when it airs exclusively on Netflix this summer.