New Netflix Docuseries Revisits Matthew Perry’s Life Beyond ‘Friends’

On October 27, Netflix is rolling out The One About Matthew Perry, a three-part documentary series about the late actor best known as Chandler Bing on Friends. The title echoes the naming style of Friends episodes and signals that this is more than a simple nostalgia piece. Across three chapters, the docuseries explores Perry’s rapid rise on the hit NBC sitcom, his long struggle with addiction, the writing of his best‑selling memoir, and the circumstances surrounding his sudden death.

Directed by documentary filmmaker Mary Robertson, the series combines new interviews with friends, former co‑stars and crew, plus extensive archival footage. Early coverage suggests the goal is to look past the image of the wise‑cracking TV comedian and examine how fame, loneliness and recovery intertwined in his life. While Friends fans will likely be the core audience, the show also speaks to viewers interested in Hollywood’s star‑making machinery and broader conversations around mental health and sobriety. The docuseries is set to stream globally for Netflix subscribers.