Patrick Mahomes did not want to talk to anybody that night. For a long time, he sat stunned in the corner of his locker room, with a green towel still on his sweat-soaked hair. As the severity of the situation jolted him to his senses, the quarterback got up, slammed the foot locker shut, and walked off into his coach, Andy Reid’s office. That’s the last time he was seen that night. But months have passed since that Super Bowl LIX upset. The pain, though comparatively dull, still occupies most of the roster’s heart. However, there’s also renewed vigor and a fire to turn around now. Yet, the Kansas City Chiefs can never stay too far from controversy it seems…

What was supposed to be an exciting announcement on March 27 turned into a battle ground for everything ESPN hadn’t even thought about. It all started as the global media giant ambitiously wrote on X on March 27, “A new ESPN Original Series on the Kansas City Chiefs is in development. Multi-part docuseries will explore the franchise’s storied history & remarkable modern-day dynasty Told through unprecedented access to the team’s ’24 season.”

As per the press release, ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports will be collaborating on the project, which is set to premiere later this year. Notably, the docuseries will comprise “unprecedented access into the players’ lives on and off the field”. The docu-series is also set to spotlight the 65-year-old history of the team starting from 1959 when it was founded by Lamar Hunt. Well, so far, so good, right? Well, not exactly.

The season ESPN is talking about concluded with a 40-22 Eagles victory—a detail glossed over like a bad referee call. “From the brilliance of Patrick Mahomes to the leadership of Andy Reid and the passion of Chiefs Kingdom,” said ESPN’s Burke Magnus, as the series aims to capture “the drama, intensity, and heart that make this team a global phenomenon.” Cue the Philly boos.

However, somewhere in Philadelphia, fans are side-eyeing their screens, whispering, ‘Wait…did they forget how this story actually ends?’

The answer? A resounding yes. ESPN’s six-part series, produced by the team behind The Last Dance, will dive into the Chiefs’ 65-year legacy and their 2024 season—a 15-win march to Super Bowl 59. But here’s the twist. For the Eagles faithful, the omission stings like a midnight snowball to the face.

After all, Philly didn’t just win—they derailed a potential three-peat, leaving Mahomes Disneyland-less and Pat Riley’s wallet lighter. Meanwhile, since 2015, Kansas City has dominated the AFC West, made seven consecutive title games, and hoisted three Lombardi Trophies. Executive producer Connor Schell said, “No team in sports has been more captivating over the last decade than the Kansas City Chiefs…To get the chance to go behind-the-scenes of the team’s modern-day dynasty with its signature stars, and weave that story together with the Chiefs’ history… is a remarkable opportunity” But even The Last Dance has plot twists.

Eagles fans argue it’s a highlight reel skipping the final scene.

Fan fury: popcorn-worthy or sour grapes?

Philadelphia’s gripes? They’re equal parts salty and savvy. “Ima fast forward to the last chapter 😂😭🦅,” tweeted one, while another jabbed, “They really thought they was going to win the Super Bowl…haha 3peat.” But not everyone’s scoffing. Chiefs loyalists wear the series like a badge. “I love all the haters. lol. Chiefs must be winning,” fired back a fan. Meanwhile, a Philly stan wrote, “As an eagles fan I can’t wait for the shows finale.” The reply from the Chiefdom?

A fan chuckled, “As a Chiefs fan, this made me laugh, well played.” Another zinged, “Over under 97.5 Taylor Swift features.” Even neutrals see value. “The episode about the 2012 season will be insane,” mused one, referencing Kansas City’s pre-Mahomes struggles. FYI, they suffered a 2-14 thrashing that season. Now add that to the= abysmal performance of the team in 1977 (2-12) and 2008 (2-14), and the backlash isn’t just about omissions, as was amply clear…

It’s about timing. Announcing a dynasty-celebrating doc after a Super Bowl collapse? “Odd timing to spotlight a ‘dynasty’…” tweeted one. Others mocked the narrative: “It’s almost like they had a script they were following or something.” However, the Chiefs’ resilience remains undeniable. Executive producer Schell essentially called them the most captivating team in sports, weaving history and modern-day drama.

But beneath the banter lies a truth: Dynasties aren’t built on wins alone. Losses—like Patrick Mahomes’s Super Bowl stumble—add grit to the legend. ESPN’s gamble hinges on whether fans crave mythmaking or reality. As they say, “The power of a story isn’t in its ending, but in its enduring spark.” Whether that spark flames out or roars louder? Well, that’s why we hit play.