Jalen Hurts Debuts Tubi TV Show 'South West High'

The five-episode scripted drama series is the first original production from the NBA veteran's company Same Page Entertainment.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is making his foray into original programming with the debut of 'South West High', a scripted drama series set to premiere on Tubi on February 23, 2026. The show, created by NBA veteran Jalen Rose, centers on a former pro basketball player who returns to his struggling old high school to take over as principal. The series blends hard realities with optimism, focusing on how education and mentorship can reshape lives in underserved communities.

Why it matters

The debut of 'South West High' marks a major entry into original content for Same Page Entertainment, Jalen Rose's Detroit-based production company. The series aims to reflect real-life experiences tied to the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, a Detroit charter school founded in 2011, and tell stories of students 'believing in a future full of possibility'.

The details

The five-episode series will roll out weekly, with each installment running about an hour. The cast features a mix of television veterans and new faces, including Dawn Halfkenny, Towanda Braxton, Christina Cooper, and former NFL linebacker Stevie Baggs Jr. Social media personality Brooklyn 'Queen' Oates and actor Don Brumfield Jr. round out the ensemble. Guest appearances include Anna Maria Horsford and Detroit rapper Sada Baby. Behind the scenes, the series is a collaboration between Rose, Ty Mopkins, and filmmaker Dennis Reed II, who also directed and co-wrote the project. Music plays a key role in setting the tone, with Royce 5'9' overseeing the soundtrack alongside producer Denaun Porter.

  • The five-episode series will debut on Tubi on February 23, 2026.
  • The show will roll out new episodes weekly.

The players

Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is making his foray into original programming with the debut of 'South West High'.

Jalen Rose

The NBA veteran co-created the series, stars in the lead role, and founded the production company Same Page Entertainment behind the project.

Same Page Entertainment

The Detroit-based production company founded by Jalen Rose is behind the debut of 'South West High', marking a major entry into original programming.

Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

A Detroit charter school founded in 2011 that serves as the inspiration for the themes and experiences reflected in 'South West High'.

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What they’re saying

“This series is fiction, but the spirit behind it is very real. I've had a front-row seat to the determination, resilience and ambition of young people in Detroit. The goal was to reflect stories of students believing in a future full of possibility.”

— Jalen Rose, Co-creator and star (Press release)

What’s next

The five-episode series will debut on Tubi on February 23, 2026, with new episodes rolling out weekly.

The takeaway

The debut of 'South West High' signals a larger push from Jalen Rose's Same Page Entertainment to develop original content across film, television, and digital media that reflects the real-life experiences and aspirations of underserved communities, particularly in Rose's hometown of Detroit.