Most good stories not only have intriguing characters but also have a good plot and some surprises. “The Last Dance,” the 10-part docuseries about the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 championship season, has all of that — and then some.
But it’s not without its flaws.
One of the biggest shortcomings of the documentary is its depiction of the Pistons and Isiah Thomas. Of course, with Jordan and the Bulls being cast as the protagonists, there has to be a foil — and Thomas and the Pistons are made to fit conveniently into that box.