Vice TV throws its spotlight on the hardwood with Calipari: Razor’s Edge, a new documentary series chronicling John Calipari’s inaugural season with the Arkansas Razorbacks. The premiere episode, “One Heartbeat,” tips off with the inevitable chaos of a new coaching regime, as Calipari grapples with early losses and the ever-present specter of injury.
The SEC isn’t known for its warm welcome to newcomers, and Calipari, with his reputation built on Kentucky blue, faces a particularly steep climb. “One Heartbeat” likely focuses on the initial struggles, the forging of team chemistry (or lack thereof), and the constant pressure to produce wins.
Viewers can expect the usual blend of game footage, locker room pep talks (or explosions), and sideline strategizing, but with Vice’s signature gritty aesthetic. This isn’t a puff piece celebrating a coaching legend; it’s a glimpse into the pressure cooker of high-stakes college basketball.
Will Calipari’s Razorbacks find their rhythm, or will they flatline under the weight of expectations? “One Heartbeat” aims to set the stage for a season of high drama, high tension, and hopefully, some high-flying basketball.
Calipari: Razor’s Edge premieres Monday at 9:00 PM on Vice TV.
