Whether you like Mark Wahlberg (aka, Marky Mark) or not, you’ll appreciate the relentless work ethic this actor and entrepreneur displays in this HBO documentary series. In six half-hour segments, we watch Wahlberg trying to get the businesses he’s invested in to become successful. F45 is a workout company with a number of gyms for people who want to be physically fit. Wahlberg not only shows his rigorous workout routine, he makes commercials for F45.
Municipal is a start-up clothing company that Wahlberg thinks has potential to appeal to an audience who want comfortable clothing with basic style. Wahlberg is also interested in investing in Green Zebra, a healthy food chain of convenience stores. And, of course, there’s Wahlburgers, the restaurant chain run by Wahlberg’s brother, Bob. And all this activity is filmed by Wahlberg’s production company, Unrealistic Ideas.
All of these businesses come crashing down when the Coronavirus Pandemic hits. Wahlberg’s relentless work ethic can’t overcome the effects of the virus as the gyms close, his movie is put on hold, the clothing company’s rollout is delayed, and Green Zebra starts shutting down stores. If I was still teaching Business at the College, I’d show this series to my students. Hard decisions are made, people lose their jobs, tons of money are lost. I hope there’s a Season Two of Wahl Street in the works. GRADE: A