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Mourinho Review
Football manager José Mourinho stars in a three-parter from the creators of Bros: After the Screaming Stops. Don’t expect it to be quite so entertaining…
TL;DR
- The documentary series follows football manager José Mourinho, created by the team behind 'Bros: After the Screaming Stops'.
- Mourinho expresses a desire to set the record straight about his career and public image, particularly regarding the nickname 'The Special One'.
- The series covers his successes, including winning the Champions League with FC Porto and his time at Chelsea and Real Madrid, as well as his contentious relationships with media and officials.
- It explores his tactic of cultivating a 'siege mentality' among his teams and the impact of his behavior on players and rivals like Pep Guardiola.
- Despite hints of vulnerability and personal struggles, the documentary is deemed most compelling for football aficionados, offering limited deep revelations for a general audience.
- The series briefly shows his family near the end and touches on his feelings of being unfulfilled and his complex relationship with his father.