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T10 WHATS UP! March 13 - 19, 2022 think that's what we're [the cast and crew of "Young Rock"] interested in exploring … the surprising moments and the times where it was really tough for him and his family." By providing insight into Johnson's young life and the making of his mega-career, "Young Rock" allows viewers to engage with his struggles and experiences in a personal way, thus sympathizing with every goal and the drive that helped shaped him into the ex- traordinary celebrity he is to- day. The first season, which de- buted in February 2021, con- sisted of 11 episodes and ended on a bit of a cliffhanger as (spoilers!) 10-year-old Rock's grandmother, Lia Maivia (Ana Tuisila, "Harry"), was arrest- ed; high school Rock failed to make the NFL; and future Rock may have won the elec- tion — the verdict is still out on that one. Needless to say, it will be interesting to see where the second season takes us. While details about the show's second season have re- mained fairly well kept over- all, fans can certainly expect to find out the results of the fictional 2032 election and to have a few more stories from his youth brought to life. While Johnson mentioned that his grandmother did beat the charges against her in the end, the story is no doubt a good one that will weave its way into the plot of at least one fu- ture episode. In answer to "Young Rock" fans' pleas for more informa- tion on his grandma's story, Johnson tweeted: "Well for starters my 'sweet' grand- mother was brought on extor- tion charges from the FBI ... She beat the wrap but the feds came back around and seized all assets. She was homeless two years later." Further proof that there is plenty of mineable material in that storyline. Another plot point that has the attention of many (particu- larly Rock fans up north) is that of his time spent playing in the Canadian Football League. Honing his skills while still dreaming of the NFL, Johnson still also has to cover his foray into the world of wrestling and his battle with depression, something he's been quite open about as an adult. With plenty of material left to dive into, it's possible "Young Rock" will continue for many seasons to come. For now, however, tune in to the March 15 premiere of Season 2 on NBC. And for those who aren't al- ready caught up on the action, all episodes of the series' fresh- man season are available to stream on NBC.com and Hulu. continued from page T2 Past and future: Dwayne Johnson looks both ways in Season 2 of 'Young Rock' TV FEATURE 5 x 5 Stacey Leilua and Adrian Groulx star in "Young Rock"