He has performed many actions in our society from opening an elementary school to making his own television show.
Shortly, after signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, James goes Hollywood again , collaborating with HBO and staring in his new show “The Shop” on August 28.
Before having his show on HBO, James and his digital company,“Uninterrupted, released a few episodes of this show online.
In the show, James got together with his longtime friend, Maverick Carter, and selects guest celebrities to come on the show and discuss with one another, inviting a new guest to come on for every shoot.
The show takes place in a real barbershop, and, throughout the show, the celebrities can be seen getting actual haircuts from barbers, as they talk about sports, politics, social issues and much more.
Only one episode has been released on HBO thus far. There is not an official schedule yet but according to Awful Announcing, HBO has released notes saying that the show will release new episodes periodically throughout the year.
On the debut episode, James is accompanied by his childhood friend, Maverick Carter, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., rappers Snoop Dogg and Vince Staples, Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green, two-time two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, Peabody and Emmy winner Jon Stewart and New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara.
In this episode, the conversations are filled with laughter, as well as seriousness at times as the celebrities talk about sports, issues in society and life stories that one of them may have encountered recently.
“The Shop” gives the celebrities on the show an opportunity to speak on a new platform so that they can express their views on certain topics. This show also gives fans a more in depth look at the guests that come on.
Viewers of “The Shop” will be able to draw parallels between the show and an actual visit to the barber shop, which is a connection that James tries to put into the show.
There are also certain aspects of the show that could be improved in the future.
The editing is not the best as it seems to be as if different clips were thrown together. Many of the conversations in the show are cut off by the editing, which makes the show run less smoothly.
Also, “The Shop” is completely unscripted, which can add reality to the show, as everything that is said by these celebrities is what they want to say, but, it makes it easier for James or the guests on the show to say something that they could regret saying on television.
For example, in the show James states that there are double standards for black athletes. He explains this saying that he believes that famous white athletes are treated differently than famous black athletes. He also brings up the incident involving his house being vandalized last year, with racial slurs spray painted on its walls.
Statements like these could cause major backlash from the audience because everyone has different opinions and may not agree with James. However, James and the celebrities he invites should use this platform of entertainment to let viewers know what they believe about certain issues freely.
If you like to watch sports, or you are familiar with different athletes, then this show could be the perfect show for you. However, it is important to note that one does not have to be a sports fan to watch “The Shop.” The show has many aspects that everyone can enjoy, such as humor and realistic dialogues between the members of the show and a closer look at what the celebrities on the show are like when the spotlight is not on them.
“The Shop” is a great show that allows for its host and its guests to express their views freely on a new platform, and provides audiences with entertainment.
