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Players is a 2022 mockumentary comedy series created by Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, the creators of American Vandal. It follows Fugitive Gaming, a fictional professional League of Legends team attempting to win a championship while managing conflicts between its veteran star and a promising young player. The series uses documentary conventions to examine esports competition, team culture, ambition, and celebrity.

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What is the mockumentary series Players about?

Players is a 2022 mockumentary comedy series that follows Fugitive Gaming, a fictional professional League of Legends team. The show focuses on the clash between the team's veteran star and an arrogant rookie as they attempt to win a championship.

Who created the show Players?

The series was created by Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, who are best known for creating the hit mockumentary American Vandal. They brought the same satirical, documentary-style approach to the world of esports.

What video game is featured in Players?

The show centers entirely around the professional esports scene for League of Legends. While the team Fugitive Gaming is fictional, the series incorporates realistic elements of the competitive gaming industry.

Is the Paramount+ series Players based on a true story?

No, Players is a fictional mockumentary, though it heavily satirizes the very real, high-stakes world of professional esports. The characters and the Fugitive Gaming organization are entirely made up for comedic effect.

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