With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the world, self-isolation and quarantining represent the new modus operandi, which is why the entertainment industry is at a standstill. Sports have suffered big time, with events from organizations such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, FIFA and so many more all coming to a grinding halt.

And while not everyone's as lucky enough to be deemed an essential business as the WWE in Florida, at least ESPN has fans flocking to their TV sets for one night thanks to The Last Dance.

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The first two episodes of the documentary premiered Sunday night after it was pushed up, becoming the most-viewed ESPN documentary ever and filling a void in fans' lives. Rather than watching the playoffs and the likes of LeBron James tussling for a ring, fans are instead offered insight into the institution that is Michael Jordan and the season that Phil Jackson dubbed "The Last Dance." There are a few things that really make this a big draw. Firstly, basketball fans are eager to see more of Jordan, a legend of the game, who many deem the greatest of all time, not just because it reignites the sporting frenzy, but also because it comes on the heels of Kobe Bryant's death last January.

That soured the NBA season and when the pandemic hit, it just felt like this wasn't basketball's year. So the story of Jordan and the championship-winning Chicago Bulls gunning for their sixth title in a tumultuous 97/98 season is just what the doctor ordered. Fans are seeing the arrogant side of "MJ," as well as the feuds that defined that season, such as coach Jackson with general manager Jerry Krause, as well as Scottie Pippen's drama with him rebelling for being grossly underpaid. And who doesn't love seeing "Mike" rising above these challenges at a time Krause wanted a change in guard, half due to personal issues with the team and half because he wanted to rebuild for the future.

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The doc sets up a brilliant denouement and honestly, the way social media was abuzz, from old to new school fans, to past and present athletes, it's something really special. And that's because this Bulls team transcends sports, being global ambassadors loved around the world as seen with how they were received in Europe in this period. They are painted as a brand that to this day the likes of the L.A. Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and even the Golden State Warriors have struggled to become.  That's because these Bulls had unique magic when you look at the eccentric flair of Dennis Rodman, the way Pippen didn't get the limelight but still proved to be the Robin to Jordan's Batman and the way Jackson orchestrated plays for a genius like Jordan to keep highlight reels afire.

Fans also get a glimpse into the past, such as the '84 draft that took Jordan to the Bulls, his high school life and career at the University of North Carolina and his upbringing, including the rivalry with his brother, Larry. The same is provided for Pippen, who also grew up under pressure with a brother and a father in a wheelchair, really adding a human light to these figures. It's told in great detail and ESPN, known for emotive 30 for 30 stories, chart powerful character studies that show they're men before myths. It's intriguing seeing this team rekindle Chicago's love for the game, all spurred on by Jordan wanting to leave racism behind in Wilmington where he grew up.

What results is a family affair where you can watch with the kids and learn more about Jordan's disdain for drugs and partying, about his drive and discipline and the desire to carve a long, healthy life playing the game he loves for the sake of his family. The supporting cast also follows suit, fashioning a powerful portrait of amazing and controversial behind-the-scenes stories of the entire team, with testaments of reverence from legends like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. In short, The Last Dance feels like a recap of an era that's too good to be true and in times like this, that bit of inspiration from the man who defied gravity.

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