Netflix Three-Part Matthew Perry Documentary Series Premieres October 27
Netflix will premiere a three-part documentary series about Matthew Perry on October 27.
Netflix has announced a three-part docuseries about the late 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry, titled 'The One About Matthew Perry,' set to debut October 27. The series title riffs on the naming convention of 'Friends' episodes, each of which began with 'The One Where…' or a similar construction — a nod to Perry's most iconic role as Chandler Bing on the long-running NBC sitcom. Perry died in October 2023 at age 54. His death was ruled an acute effects of ketamine, and five people — including two doctors and a drug dealer — were subsequently charged in connection with providing him the drug. Beyond his television career, Perry was publicly open about decades-long struggles with addiction to alcohol and prescription opioids, a subject he addressed in his 2022 memoir 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.' The docuseries is expected to cover both his professional life and those personal battles.
Why it matters
Perry's death drew widespread public attention to ketamine misuse and celebrity addiction, and a docuseries on Netflix could reach a global audience still processing his legacy and the criminal case surrounding his death.
What's next
The docuseries premieres on Netflix on October 27.
Key facts
- The docuseries is titled 'The One About Matthew Perry'
- It consists of three parts and premieres October 27 on Netflix
- Matthew Perry died in October 2023 at age 54
- His death was attributed to acute effects of ketamine
- Five people were criminally charged in connection with supplying Perry the drug
- Perry published a memoir about his addiction struggles in 2022
Bias & framing notes
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