The One About Matthew Perry, a three-part Netflix documentary on the Friends star, started streaming on 27 October 2026, a day short of three years since his death. Directed by Emmy winner Mary Robertson, it uses unreleased photos and videos from the Perry family’s private archive and interviews with his sister, his closest friends and his creative collaborators.
Where to watch and how long it is
The series is streaming on Netflix in India now, with English and Hindi audio listed. It has three episodes, and Netflix’s own logline calls it “a raw record of a life lived in full, and the honesty that became his greatest legacy.”
What the documentary covers
The series traces Perry’s rise to fame as Chandler Bing in Friends, his long struggle with addiction and the work he did later to help others in recovery. Netflix describes it as the first in-depth documentary about him.
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Rather than relying on archive interviews alone, it is told largely by the people who knew him. His sister, Mia Perry Bowick, takes part, along with lifelong friends and people he worked with.
Who made it
Mary Robertson, whose recent work includes The Fall of Diddy, directs. Maxine Productions produces, with Lisa Kalikow, Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman as executive producers.
“Matthew Perry was one of the comedic geniuses of our time,” Robertson said when the series was announced in September, adding that the aim was to let those closest to him show the person behind the public figure.
Mia Perry Bowick said it took time before the family felt ready to share their memories of loving Matthew “through all the complexity of his life”, and that she hopes the series deepens people’s appreciation of who he was.
Why it matters to Indian Friends fans
Friends has had a second life in India through streaming, and Chandler remains one of the most quoted characters from the show. Perry died at his Los Angeles home on 28 October 2023, aged 54. In his last years he spoke openly about addiction, including in his 2022 memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, and that honesty is the thread this series follows.
A note for viewers: the documentary deals with addiction and its effects in detail, so it is a heavier watch than a typical celebrity profile.
What else is new on Netflix this week
The documentary leads a busy Netflix week that also brings Akka, Baththa and Meethe Mein Kya Hai. See the full list in our Diwali 2026 releases roundup, and if you are in a Friends mood, revisit our list of characters we would love to have as friends. Announcement details via What’s on Netflix.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The One About Matthew Perry?
It streams on Netflix, including in India, from 27 October 2026.
How many episodes does The One About Matthew Perry have?
It is a three-part documentary series.
Who directed the Matthew Perry documentary?
Emmy-winning filmmaker Mary Robertson directed it, with Maxine Productions producing.
Who appears in the documentary?
His sister Mia Perry Bowick, his lifelong friends and his creative collaborators, along with unseen family photos and videos.
