Netflix sets October 27 for Matthew Perry documentary and releases trailer

Netflix will launch The One About Matthew Perry on October 27, with all three episodes arriving together worldwide. The streamer has also released the first trailer for the documentary series. Deadline

It is a three-part run, meaning the story is told across three episodes rather than a single film. Netflix will drop the full series at once, so viewers can watch it in any order they choose. That full-season drop was confirmed alongside the trailer. The Hollywood Reporter

The series is directed by Mary Robertson. It is made by Maxine Productions, which is part of Sony Pictures Television. Deadline

The trailer is built around people who knew Perry closely. The series features interviews with Mia Perry Bowick, David Pressman and Roger Castillo, alongside former NBC president Warren Littlefield. Netflix says it is told through intimate testimonies from close family and friends. YouTube

The focus is Perry’s life and legacy. Netflix lists the series as chronicling his Hollywood success, outspoken advocacy and tragic death. Netflix The trailer also points to his long struggle with addiction, including what is described as his $7 million sobriety journey. Variety

Perry starred as Chandler Bing on Friends. That role made him known to millions of viewers around the world. Netflix Tudum

Netflix describes the project as the first in-depth documentary about the actor. The official trailer is now available on Netflix’s YouTube channel. In the United States, the series is listed for 12:00 AM PDT on October 27.

For fans, this means a single date to remember. All three parts land at once.