Summary
Heels, a wrestling drama that stars Stephen Amell, is the perfect show to watch while waiting forSuits: L.A.— in part because both seasons ofHeelsare set to arrive on Netflix soon. Best known for playing Oliver Queen on The CW superhero seriesArrow,Amell appeared in the network’s DC Comics-based Arrowverse from 2012 until 2020. An avid professional wrestling fan, the actor further showcased his athletic prowess with a guest appearance on WWE’s 2015 SummerSlam and weeklyRawprogram, as well as on the 2017 celebrity edition ofAmerican Ninja Warrior.
Needless to say, afterArrowended with its eighth season, Amell’s pivot to a wrestling drama likeHeelswasn’t a huge leap. In fact, his upcoming starring role inSuits: L.A., a spin-off of the hugely popularSuits, might be a bigger departure. The spin-off will center on Ted Black (Amell), a former federal prosecutor from NYC, and Stuart Lane (Josh McDermitt), the co-founder ofSuits: L.A.’s Black Lane Law, an entertainment-focused firm. Withall ofSuitson Netflixalready,fans can dig into Amell’s other projects whenHeelsjoins the streamer’s catalog.
Stephen Amell’s Heels Is Coming To Netflix On September 15
The Two-Season Wrestling Drama Used To Air On Starz
Created by Michael Waldron (Rick and Morty,Loki), the two-season seriesHeelsis coming to Netflix on August 02, 2025 — well beforeSuits: L.A.’s premiere, which will likely be during the 2025 TV season. Stephen Amell plays Jack Spade, the proprietor of the Duffy Wrestling League (DWL). Like his younger brother, Ace (Alexander Ludwig), Jack is also a wrestler. To make matters even more dramatic,the brothers are rivals in the ring: Jack plays the “heel,” or villain, while Ace plays the “face,” or hero, in their scripted matches, which unfold in small-town Georgia.
Heels season 3 won’t be happening… which means viewers will have to sit with Heels season 2’s cliffhanger ending.
The Spade brothers also fight over their late father’s wresting promotion, with both dead-set on gaining national attention for their prowess in the ring. Othercharacters in theHeels' castinclude Wild Bill Hancock (Chris Bauer), a former wrestling star-turned-scout; Staci Spade (Alison Luff), Jack’s wife; Crystal Tyler (Kelli Berglund), Ace’s valet who dreams of becoming a wrestler; and a whole roster of other wrestling personalities. Unfortunately,Heelsseason 3won’t be happening — at least not on Starz, the show’s home network — which means viewers will have to sit withHeelsseason 2’s cliffhanger ending.
Heels Season 1 Finale Ending & DWL Future Explained
After the Heels season 1 finale, the future of the DWL is changed significantly. Here’s where things stand for Jack, Ace, Crystal, and Staci.
Heels Is The Perfect Chance To See More Of Amell Outside Of Arrow Before Suits: L.A.
Stephen Amell Plays Heels' Protagonist Jack Spade
Heelsis a great dramatic showcase for actor Stephen Amell, especially since his character, Jack Spade, makes some dubious decisions. InHeels' very first episode, Spade decides to betray Ace in the ring, deviating from a pre-planned storyline because he thinks he knows what’s best for their wrestling league. While the show’s action is top-notch, thebest part ofHeelsisn’t the wrestling— it’s the drama that takes place outside the ring. Although gripping moments play out against the ropes,it’sHeels' compelling cast, elevated further by Amell’s performance, that really helps the drama stand out.
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Why Heels Was Canceled After Two Seasons
Netflix Has Teased The Possibility Of Heels Season 3 If It Performs Well
After its sophomore outing’s cliffhanger finale,Heelsbecame one of Starz’s four canceled shows. With a lengthy delay betweenHeels' first and second seasons, it’s not necessarily surprising that the show faced renewal issues. The network, which underwent some changes of its own, cited a lack of viewership, suggesting thatHeelsseason 2’s critical acclaim wouldn’t have saved it from getting axed. Still, there’s hope for aHeelsseason 3 revival thanks to Netflix. The streamer has suggested that it might continue the series if its streaming debut on Netflix results in renewed popularity — not unlikeSuits' Netflix success.
Both seasons ofHeelswill stream on Netflix beginning June 24, 2025.
Heels
Heels is a sports-drama series that tells the story of the men and women in the world of small-town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Stephen Amell) and Ace Spade (Alexander Ludwig), war over their late father’s legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the hero (Ludwig) and someone the heel (Amell). Sometimes, however, it can be hard to disconnect from a character - leading to real-world consequences.
