Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story (2026) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story online in HD.
Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story — Storyline
Canadian sprinter Johnson's definitely-not-biased account of the doping controversy that rocked the 1988 Olympics when he tested positive for banned steroid use, going from hero to zero in 9.79 seconds in what some called "The Dirtiest Race in History". The series takes a revealing and satirical look at the events surrounding the legendary race and the scandal behind the scandal.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Anthony Q. Farrell
Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2026-03-26 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | GameTV |
| Status | Ended |
Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: A Rival (2026-03-26) — To be the best one has to beat the best; and when Ben Johnson starts racing in the early 1980s, all the best sprinters are juicing; so Ben did what he had to do and evened the play
- E2: White Father (2026-03-26) — Charlie Francis uses his failures as a sprinter for Team Canada to motivate a movement; he seeks out black athletes to take Canada to the top; with Charlie's knowhow and Ben's blac
- E3: The Man with the Plan, Astaphan (2026-04-02) — With the science changing month to month, Charlie and Ben bring in Jamie Astaphan to focus on performance enhancement; Jamie takes the team to new heights, but isn't satisfied with
- E4: The Race (2026-04-09) — Ben has spent ten years building up to this ten seconds; Ben hits rock bottom when he has to watch Carl Lewis walk away with a prize.
- E5: Mama's Boy (2026-04-16) — Traveling back to Ben's childhood in Jamaica to see the origins of his drive; his love for his mother, Gloria Johnson, is at the centre of all his decisions.
- E6: Ben v. Everybody (2026-04-23) — Canada is hurt after Ben test's positive for steroids; Ben is punished for embarrassing them in front of the world; a whole new race takes place to see who hurts Ben the hardest.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story? Anthony Q. Farrell.
Where can I watch Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
