Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney take centre-stage in an all-access ‘fly on the wall’ docuseries about Wrexham AFC, the Welsh football club they bought in 2020.
Reynolds and McElhenney, have set big ambitions since buying the club, claiming that even reaching the Premier League is not out of sight, and Welcome to Wrexham journeys through the first two seasons of their takeover.
So, where can you watch it and what will it feature? GOAL brings you all the details.
When was Welcome to Wrexham released?
| Season | Release date |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | August 24, 2022 |
| Season 2 | September 12, 2023 |
| Season 3 | May 2, 2024 |
Season one of Welcome to Wrexham was released on August 24, 2022 in the U.S. and August 25, 2022 in the UK.
Season two released on September 12, 2023.
The third season of Welcome to Wrexham will be released on May 2, 2024, which is slightly earlier than usual.
FXWhere to watch & stream Welcome to Wrexham
Welcome to Wrexham is available to watch and stream on Disney+ in the UK.
It is available to watch and stream on FX-on-Hulu in the United States. Sign up to Hulu here!
Country | Streaming service |
|---|---|
United Kingdom: | Disney+ |
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Watch the Welcome to Wrexham trailers
Reynolds and McElhenney dropped a number of teaser videos referencing Welcome to Wrexham, which give you an idea of what to expect in the series.
The first teaser trailer was released in May 2021 and can be watched below.
A follow-up trailer was released in December 2021, themed after It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a programme which McElhenney stars in.
A third trailer was dropped in July 2022, showing an even closer look at what you can expect. Set to the tune of 'Only Fools Rush In' by Elvis Presley, the trailer shows Reynolds and McElhenney as they interact with the fans and people of Wrexham.
The official trailer for season two of Welcome to Wrexham was released on August 10, 2023. You can watch it below.
What is Welcome to Wrexham about?
Welcome to Wrexham is a documentary series which follows the events that have transpired since the purchase of Wrexham AFC by Reynolds and McElhenney in 2020, as the historic Welsh club attempt to secure promotion back to the Football League.
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FXProduced by American television network FX, which is owned by Disney, the documentary series will chart the progress of the soccer team as well as the learning curve experienced by the club's new owners.
The filmmakers have not revealed many specifics about what to expect, but, we do know that the co-owners have planned to be very hands-on with the project, as they immerse themselves in the community of Wrexham, in the north of Wales.
The pair regularly post content on social media regarding Wrexham, including video footage and photos from matches they have attended, so we expect to see that incorporated into the series.
Welcome to Wrexham episodes
Season one
Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
1 | Dream | August 24, 2022 |
2 | Reality | August 24, 2022 |
3 | Rebuilding | August 31, 2022 |
4 | Home Opener | August 31, 2022 |
5 | Fearless | September 7, 2022 |
6 | Hamilton! | September 7, 2022 |
7 | Wide World of Wales | September 14, 2022 |
8 | Away We Go | September 14, 2022 |
9 | Welcome Home | September 21, 2022 |
10 | Hooligans | September 28, 2022 |
11 | Sack the Gaffer | September 28, 2022 |
12 | Wins and Losses | October 5, 2022 |
13 | Worst Team in the League | October 5, 2022 |
14 | A Hollywood Distraction | October 5, 2022 |
15 | Daggers | October 5, 2022 |
16 | Hello Wembley | October 12, 2022 |
17 | Wromance | October 12, 2022 |
18 | Do or Die | October 12, 2022 |
There are a total of 18 episodes in Season One of Welcome to Wrexham.
You can see their titles and air dates in the table above.
Season two
Season two aired on September 12, 2023 in the U.S. (September 13 in the UK).
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome Back to Wrexham | September 12, 2023 |
| 2 | The Quiet Zone | September 19, 2023 |
| 3 | Nott Yet | September 19, 2023 |
| 4 | Shaun's Vacation | September 26, 2023 |
| 5 | First Losers | September 26, 2023 |
| 6 | Ballers | October 3, 2023 |
| 7 | Giant Killers | October 10, 2023 |
| 8 | The Grind | October 17, 2023 |
| 9 | Glove Triangle | October 17, 2023 |
| 10 | Gresford | October 24, 2023 |
| 11 | Yn Codi | October 24, 2023 |
| 12 | Hand of Foz | October 31, 2023 |
| 13 | Family Business | November 7, 2023 |
| 14 | Worst Case Scenario | November 7, 2023 |
| 15 | Up the Town? | November 14, 2023 |
Season 3
Season three of Welcome to Wrexham was confirmed by FX following the conclusion of Season 2 on November 14. The first episode will air on May 2, 2024.
| Episode No. | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to the EFL | May 2, 2024 |
| 2 | Goals | May 2, 2024 |
| 3 | Notts Again | May 9, 2024 |
| 4 | Episode Four | May 16, 2024 |
| 5 | Episode Five | May 23, 2024 |
| 6 | Episode Six | May 30, 2024 |
| 7 | Episode Seven | June 6, 2024 |
| 8 | Episode Eight | June 13, 2024 |
What is the Welcome to Wrexham opening theme?
The main theme song for Welcome to Wrexham is the Buddy Holly song 'Everyday', which opens most of the series' episodes.
Bob Dylan's 'The Times They Are A-Changin'', covered by Keb Mo, features as the opening theme on episodes one, two and 18 of season one.
Another song which features strongly in the show is 'It's Always Sunny in Wrexham' by The Declan Swans.
What kind of reviews has Welcome to Wrexham received?
Reviewer | Rating |
|---|---|
IMDb | 8.3/10 |
Rotten Tomatoes | 90% |
Guardian | 3/5 |
NME | 4/5 |
Welcome to Wrexham has received mostly positive reviews since first airing in summer 2022.
Renowned movie websites IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes have given the show 8.3/10 and 90 percent respectively, while the Guardian described it as a "soulful" series. The Hollywood Reporter praised the "warm fuzzy feeling" elicited by the fans and their club's new owners.
The Week hailed the show as "surprisingly touching" and NME gave it four stars out of five.
The buzz around the show helped to bring a new cohort of followers on social media, as well as a financial boost in the form of kit and merchandise sales.