EXCLUSIVE: Peacock is delving into the world of Paralympic athletes in new sports docuseries Adaptive.
The three-part series, a collaboration between Dick’s Sporting Goods and NBC Sports, takes “an intimate and in-depth look into the lives of world-class Paralympic athletes.” It will premiere exclusively on the streamer on July 28, and also will be available to view on TeamUSA TV.
The first season captures the journey from the Tokyo 2020 to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games of four Team USA Paralympians – Ezra Frech (Para track & field), Jamal Hill (Para swimming), Courtney Ryan (Wheelchair basketball), and Josie Aslakson (Wheelchair basketball).
“Adaptive is a shining example of the original, compelling, and authentic storytelling that Peacock and NBC Sports consistently deliver to our audiences,” said Joe Gesue, SVP of Olympic & Paralympic Programming and Planning. “We are thrilled to work with our wonderful and dedicated partners to highlight the journeys of Ezra, Jamal, Courtney and Josie and build momentum for our live coverage of both the 2026 Paralympics in Milan Cortina and what we will all anticipate will be a game-changing Paralympics at home in Los Angeles in 2028.”
The docuseries is produced by new shingle Vitium Productions, with production partners Far Between Pictures, Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios (a Dick’s Sporting Goods company) and TFA Group, which released the documentary film Watershed on Peacock during the Paris 2024 Games.
Adaptive was produced with the support of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
The docuseries is directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Ryan S. Porush (A School Grown in Watts, The Passengers) and produced by Clayton Frech, Jay Snyder, Colin Weatherby, Ryan Suffern, and Christopher Stoudt. Angel City Sports, a leading provider of adaptive sports for youth, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities, is the exclusive series impact partner.
Executive Producers include Dave Pantano, Ezra Frech, Bahar Soomekh, Bill Bindley, Mike Karz, Jay Ruderman, and Mallory Weggemann.
“We are so incredibly proud to help tell Ezra, Jamal, Courtney and Josie’s stories,” said Mark Rooks, VP of Creative, Sponsorships & Entertainment at Dick’s Sporting Goods. “At Dick’s, we ground ourselves around the idea that sports have the power to change lives, and we truly believe that anyone who watches Adaptive will feel inspired to chase their dreams, just like the incredible athletes in this series have done and continue to do.”
Two-time Paralympian Ezra Frech adds that “I hope viewers fall in love with the adaptive and Paralympic sports movement – because it’s everything sports should be. Our sports are amazing and fiercely competitive, our athletes are world-class, and our stories are riveting. The show authentically portrays our journeys which are filled with drama, laughter, tears, failure and the highest of highs. Grab your popcorn.”
