Much like Jordan in so many of the memorable games the documentary revisits, The Last Dance frequently finds ways to come up clutch.
In truth, The Last Dance feels more like an exposé, an enthralling piece of television that is educational for the uninitiated but also revealing for diehard fans of basketball.
The Last Dance will air in weekly, double-bill instalments – from Sunday night on ESPN in the US, and from Monday on Netflix for the rest of the world.
The Last Dance gives respect and screen time to every relevant personality, and from the opening moments, it is clear that Hehir – director of 2018’s Andre The Giant – delights in his time with Jordan and co.