For the first time, HBO has chosen Facebook as the place for viewers to see pilot episodes of comedies Ballers and The Brink. Ballers star and executive producer Dwayne Johnson will introduce and host his show directly on his Facebook page; The Brink will live on the series page. In addition to FB, the episodes are available on HBO NOW and HBO GO.
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