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Benders

TV·2015–2015·IFC·Drama, Comedy, Action·30m·5.6·Created by Jim Serpico, Tom Sellitti

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Benders follows several friends bonded by an irrational obsession for their beer-swilling amateur hockey league. Their skills may be limited but their passion is not, as evidenced by the chaos hockey creates in their everyday lives. This isn't fast-paced, brawler-style hockey. It's the slow motion, falling-down version.

Cast

Andrew SchulzAndrew SchulzPaul RosenbergChris DistefanoChris DistefanoAnthonyLindsey BroadLindsey BroadKaren RosenbergMark GessnerMark GessnerDickyRuy IskandarRuy IskandarSebalos

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