The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will chronicle the highs, lows, and defining moments of their 50-year history in a new 10-part docuseries set to debut exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, December 11 — coinciding with the team’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
Titled Raise The Flags: 50 Years of Buccaneers Football, the series was commissioned and produced by co-owner Ed Glazer. It was directed by eight-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Trent Cooper. Presented by Skydance Sports and Prime Video Sports, the docuseries offers a comprehensive, intimate look at the franchise’s evolution. It follows the team from an expansion squad struggling to find its footing to a two-time Super Bowl champion.
“Raise The Flags is a celebration of the people, the perseverance, and the passion that built this franchise over the past 50 seasons,” Glazer said in a statement. “We wanted to create an honest and comprehensive look at our journey. From the earliest challenges to the unforgettable championship moments. Also to honor everyone who has shaped the Buccaneers franchise into what it is today. This series celebrates that rich history in a way that has never been done before.”
The series traces the Buccaneers’ notorious 0-26 start and highlights their breakthrough 1979 season. It details pivotal moments, including the franchise’s sale to the Glazer family. It covers Jon Gruden’s acquisition, which led to the club’s first Super Bowl title. The series explores the drafting and development of iconic players, including John Lynch, Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, Ronde Barber, and Mike Evans. It also follows the team’s journey to a second championship in Super Bowl LV after signing NFL legend Tom Brady.
Cooper and his team conducted more than 100 interviews with current and former players, coaches, executives, media personalities, and staff, pairing first-hand accounts with archival footage and historical recordings. The result is a detailed, character-driven exploration of the franchise’s defining moments and the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped its identity.
“I grew up in the Tampa Bay area and have loved the Buccaneers my entire life, but storytelling is my job, and this story has it all: grit, heartbreak, community, unforgettable characters, and more,” Cooper said. “The best part of this project for me has been going deep into the rise of this franchise and uncovering stories even lifelong fans never knew.”
Raise The Flags will stream nationwide on Prime Video beginning December 11. Viewers can access the series with a Prime membership on any compatible device. Fans nationwide can experience the Buccaneers’ five-decade journey.
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