In the vast world of video games, few titles have reached the level of recognition and influence of League of Legends. Developed by Riot Games, LoL has been on the esports scene for over a decade. To date, it has already amassed millions of players worldwide. This iconic game took a leap from the digital world to the small screen with Paramount+’s new animated series, “Players.”
The Players TV series, which will focus on League of Legends esports, was announced by Paramount+ in 2021. Even though we are in the year 2023, we are still looking for new shows to fill the void left by the first season of Arcane. However, we are always left to look at what already exists. That’s why we’ll discuss Players, the comedy series about LoL today.
Coming to #ParamountPlus in 2022 from @CBSTVStudios, @FunnyOrDie, and @riotgames, Players is a comedic docu-style series exploring the world of Esports through a fictional #LeagueOfLegends team’s championship pursuit pic.twitter.com/V7VMhtDoYG
— Paramount+ (@paramountplus) February 1, 2022
About Players, a League of Legends series on Paramount+
Players from Paramount+ take LoL’s intense and competitive world and turn it on its head, infusing it with a good dose of humor. The series is a bold and innovative move, considering LoL’s reputation as a serious, high-stakes game. But it is precisely this boldness that makes “Players” refreshing and entertaining.
This series combines contrasting profiles, with one of the players being a total rookie and another being a 27-year veteran. This series is a production of several studios and companies specializing in the television industry. But it also has the game developer within the project’s production. It is important to note that Players was released in 2022, but as we already mentioned, we can always watch it again.
Now, the team members are, in some cases, LoL players, where three of them compete with college teams or in the academy. On the other hand, two team members are actors, which helps create a perfect yet realistic mix of this comic series. On the other hand, we should note that each character is given a comic touch. In addition, the skills and traits of each player are cleverly woven into humorous stories and situations.
On the other hand, we should mention that one of the strong points of the series is its clever writing. The humor is not simply comical or random but is deeply rooted in the story and game mechanics. This makes the comedy relatable to LoL players, who will appreciate the jokes and references. However, the humor is also broad enough to appeal to non-gamers, making Players enjoyable for anyone who appreciates good comedy.
“Players” is a sign of LoL’s success
The influence of Riot Games’ popular MOBA undoubtedly goes beyond the game itself. The publisher has already released many games set in this universe, and more are still coming. Moreover, many believe that the Arcane animated series is a high point in the history of this type of production due to its popularity and the anticipation for what is yet to come.
A game already among the most played and followed on the planet can become even better known by expanding its reach, even to the level of a series starring real actors. That is why we know League of Legends will have a long life.
