Aaron Rodgers: Enigma is a three-part documentary series directed by Gotham Chopra and Liam Hughes. The series produced by Religion of Sports, Skydance Sports, and NFL Films will be released on Netflix on December 17, 2024.
The series follows the celebrated NFL star and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He suffered an injury at the end of the 2023 season; hence, the documentary will primarily focus on his recovery and preparation to get back on the field while also touching on a few more controversial aspects of his life.
Apart from this documentary, Netflix has many sports content for the coming year including a new season of Full Swing, next installments of UNTOLD, The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox, and an expansion of the platform's live sports programming.
About Aaron Rodgers: Enigma
Aaron Rodgers: Enigma is a three-part documentary series that will tell the story of New York Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers, focusing on his recovery from the Achilles injury that he suffered during a game in the 2023 season.
After the injury, there were speculations about Rodgers's retirement as this type of injury can often end a sportsperson's career. In the trailer that was released on December 4, 2024, a man can be heard saying, "Is it the time for Aaron Rodgers to retire?"
Another man's voice can be heard seconds later saying,
"What does future holds for Aaron Rodgers?"
Despite the speculations, Rodgers is determined to get back on the field in the best possible shape. He says in the trailer, "I’m coming back to do it all."
In an interview with PEOPLE in November 2023, Rodgers discussed the injury and how it affected his life. He said,
"It's been a grind. Frustration, sadness — a lot of sadness."
Talking about his injury he added, "I've heard from people all over the country, all over the world, who tore their Achilles, sending support because I think we're like a tight-knit family."
The documentary series would also explore the personal aspects of his life. In the trailer, we get a glimpse of his spiritual journey. Talking about the spiritual journey the quarterback said in the trailer;
"Once I started my spiritual journey, everything shifted. The metamorphosis is happening."
Toward the end of the trailer for Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, the star athlete, in a voiceover, talks about two kinds of legacy, the football legacy and the character legacy. Ending the trailer with a question,
"When the ride comes to a stop. Who are you gonna be?"
The streaming platform details the documentary series:
"Follow NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers as he rebounds from an Achilles injury in this sports series chronicling the defining moments of his life and career."
How to watch Aaron Rodgers: Enigma?
The series will premiere on Netflix on December 17, 2024. To watch the documentary series, viewers need a subscription to the streaming platform. The cost of a subscription varies according to the user's location. In the United States, the subscription cost ranges from $6.99 to $22.99 per month.
At $6.99 per month, subscribers can access the entire library of movies, shows, and documentaries, streaming in standard video quality with ads. The $22.99 package allows subscribers to stream videos in Ultra HD without ads on up to six devices.
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