Mark Wahlberg’s Wild Ride: The Trailer for ‘Cocaine Quarterback’
by Alex Billington
September 10, 2025
Source: YouTube
“What have I gotten myself into?” — an introspective question often asked by graduates contemplating a job in fast food, but in this instance, it’s our dear friend Owen Hanson deep in the *thrilling* world of drug trafficking. Amazon is rolling out the red carpet for its latest gem: the three-part documentary series *Cocaine Quarterback*. Set to debut just in time to compete for your attention during football season, this is not your average pastime. This is the brainchild of Mark Wahlberg’s production company, Unrealistic Ideas. Yes, you read that correctly; when they say “unrealistic,” they might just be talking about our decisions to tune in.
But don’t worry, folks; this isn’t Hollywood fiction. It’s all based on true events, as real as the nachos at your local sports bar! *Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel* takes a deep dive into the life of Owen Hansen — former USC football star turned drug kingpin. Who knew that not making it to the NFL might lead one to consider alternative career paths? It’s a wild ride from the college gridiron to the gritty underbelly of the drug trade, but hey, when life hands you lemons, use them to masquerade as illegal substances.
Prepare to be captivated as we follow Owen’s trajectory: from a modest background, triumphing over the odds to walk on at USC, to participating in illegal bookmaking, and finally making the leap to cocaine smuggling. You know, your typical college-to-career transition. It’s like that inspirational locker room speech, only instead of “Believe in Yourself,” it’s more “Believe in Self-Destructive Decisions.” And if prison was an unexpected pit stop on his adventure, he’s back now, ready to recount his misadventures, complete with archival footage and reenactments — because every great life story needs a heaping spoonful of *drama*.
And here’s a sneak peek at the madness: the trailer for Prime Video’s doc-series *Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel*, via YouTube:
Produced by Wahlberg’s *Unrealistic Ideas* (it’s like their name was taken from the tagline of a cheesy B-movie), this doc goes full throttle. It spins a cautionary tale about Owen Hanson — aka “O-Dog” — demonstrating how one man’s dreams of NFL glory spiraled into a chaotic life of crime and high-stakes drug dealing. Apparently, when surrounded by athlete friends raking in NFL millions, it’s only natural to start a side hustle with a Mexican drug lord. Who among us hasn’t thought, “You know what would boost my income? Cocaine” at least once in their life?
So, bury the classics in favor of this tale of thrill-seeking with dramatic reenactments, compelling interviews, and all the drug trafficking mishaps you never knew you needed in your life. If you’re curious to see how one man’s dreams led him down a slippery slope — and a substantial prison sentence — mark your calendars. The wild circus of *Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel* is landing on Prime Video on September 25, 2025. Nobody could have predicted it would become such riveting entertainment. Or maybe they could, considering the state of our current TV landscape.
