Welcome to Wrexham (2022)
Two Hollywood stars, one struggling football club, and an entire town with everything to prove.
Welcome to Wrexham - Series Information
- Original Title: Welcome to Wrexham
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Documentary
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 49
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Welsh, English
- First Air Date: August 24, 2022 (United States - TV-MA), August 24, 2022 (Canada - 18+), August 24, 2022 (United Kingdom - 15), August 24, 2022 (Brazil - 16), August 24, 2022 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: FX
- Production Companies: Boardwalk Pictures, DN2 Productions, Maximum Effort, 3 Arts Entertainment, FX Productions, More Better Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 小球會大明星 (TW), FX's Welcome to Wrexham (US)
Welcome to Wrexham - Plot
Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town's historic yet struggling football club.
Welcome to Wrexham - Trailer
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Achieving glory takes a town.
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Welcome to Wrexham - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ryan Reynolds
- Rob Mac
- Humphrey Ker
- Phil Parkinson
- Shaun Harvey
- Wayne Jones
- Paul Mullin
- Mark Griffiths
- Ollie Palmer
- Shaun Winter
Writers
- George Dewey
Executive Producers
- Ryan Reynolds
- John Henion
- Dane Lillegard
- Sarina Roma
- Nick Frenkel
Welcome to Wrexham - FAQs
Is Welcome to Wrexham based on a true story?
Yes, Welcome to Wrexham is entirely based on real events. It documents the actual takeover of Wrexham AFC by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2020 and follows the genuine struggles, triumphs, and community impact of their ownership of the historic Welsh football club.
Did Wrexham AFC get promoted under Reynolds and McElhenney?
Yes. Wrexham AFC achieved back-to-back promotions under Reynolds and McElhenney's ownership, climbing from the National League into the English Football League and then into League One. The club's remarkable rise from non-league football to the third tier of English football is a central storyline of the series.
Where can you stream Welcome to Wrexham?
Welcome to Wrexham is available to stream on Hulu and fuboTV via subscription. It can also be watched for free on FXNow and Spectrum On Demand. Additionally, episodes are available to purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
How many seasons does Welcome to Wrexham have?
Welcome to Wrexham has four seasons totalling 49 episodes. Season 1 contains 18 episodes, Season 2 has 15 episodes, and Seasons 3 and 4 each contain 8 episodes. The series is currently a returning series, with production ongoing as of 2025.
Who are the main people featured in Welcome to Wrexham?
The series centres on co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, alongside club figures such as Humphrey Ker, manager Phil Parkinson, CEO Shaun Harvey, and players including Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer, and Shaun Winter, as well as members of the wider Wrexham community.
When did Welcome to Wrexham first air?
Welcome to Wrexham premiered on August 24, 2022, in the United States on FX. The same date saw simultaneous releases in Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and South Korea, making it a broadly international launch for the documentary series.
Has Welcome to Wrexham won any awards?
Welcome to Wrexham has received strong critical recognition, earning Emmy Award nominations and winning a Peabody Award. The series has been praised for its emotional depth, community storytelling, and its ability to transcend sports documentary conventions to appeal to a broad general audience.
What is the content rating for Welcome to Wrexham?
Welcome to Wrexham is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating content suitable for mature audiences only. It carries a 15 certificate in the United Kingdom, an 18+ rating in Canada, and a 16 classification in Brazil, reflecting its adult-oriented documentary content.
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