ADAPTIVE follows four world-class athletes on their relentless pursuit of the podium at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

SEASON 1: Paris

ADAPTIVE is a multi-episode documentary series offering all-access insight into the lives of four world-class Paralympic athletes chasing gold at the Paris 2024 Games. With the heartbreak of Tokyo 2020—marked by COVID protocols, empty arenas, and unfinished business—still fresh, each athlete recommits to the grind: intense training, high-stakes qualifiers, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.


Along the way, they face challenges that threaten to derail their dreams, from injuries and mental hurdles to the demands of life beyond sport. But what sets them apart is their ability to adapt—to stay locked in, rise back up, and lead with purpose. Off the field, they’re powerful advocates for inclusion and equity in the disability community. And as the spotlight turns to Paris, they’ll put everything on the line—not just for medals, but to show the world what it truly means to be elite.


Coming 7/28 on NBC Peacock

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MEET THE CAST

Ezra Frech

Ezra is a 20 year old college student at USC who was born an amputee.  He is well known in the adaptive sports and paralympic community.  He is the son of Iranian immigrants.  He is a motivational speaker, fashion model, social influencer, and actor.  He also is a 2x Paralympian, 2x Gold Medalist.  He’s been a strong disability and Adaptive sports advocate for his entire life, co-founding angel city sports and advocating and speaking since he was four years old.  Paralympic results include: 

  • Tokyo 2020 - 5th place High Jump, 7th place long Jump 
  • Paris 2024 - Gold in High Jump, Gold in 100M, 5th place Long Jump 


Instagram: @ezrafrech

Jamal Hill

Jamal is a black swimmer from Inglewood who competed in D3 swimming in college. Diagnosed at 10 years old, he didn’t realize he had a disability and didn’t have a name for it until his mid-twenties when he was training for the Olympics in 2020.  He was a surprise bronze medalist in Tokyo, and close to the podium in Paris. He’s on a mission to teach 1M people to swim and has extensive business dealings. Jamal appreciates his missed podium in a powerful way, helping him realize that his friends and family love him regardless of his accomplishments. Paralympic results include: 

  • Tokyo 2020 - Bronze 
  • Paris 2024 - 5th Place 


Instagram: @swimuphill


Josie Aslakson

 Josie was injured in a winter icy road car accidents at the age of three in a small town in Minnesota.  She found wheelchair basketball at an early age and fell in love with the community and sense of belonging. She played in college for a little bit at UT Arlington before transferring to NYU to finish her undergraduate degree. She’s an artist and a mindfulness expert. Her Paralympic results include: 

  • Tokyo 2020 - Bronze 
  • Paris 2024 - Silver 


Instagram: @josiealaska


Courtney Ryan

Courtney had a blood clot burst while playing college soccer at Metro State in Denver. Hailing from San Diego, she was in the circus as a youngster and was the consummate athlete and excelled in all sports she tried, especially soccer. She was recruited to play overseas after college and was being scouted for the US National Development Team. She fell in love with Josie during the pandemic as they were coaching the U of A women’s wheelchair basketball team together and playing on Team USA as well. She and Josie advocated for coaching change after Tokyo, risking their careers on Team USA. Fortunately for them, their message was heard and NWBA changed coaching staff for Paris.  Her Paralympic results include: 

  • Tokyo 2020 - Bronze 
  • Paris 2024 - Silver 


Instagram: @courtneyryan_55