A new documentary about Matthew Perry premieres on Netflix on Tuesday, October 27, one day before the third anniversary of his death. The three-part docuseries is called The One About Matthew Perry, according to Hypebeast and NME.
The series features the first on-camera interview with Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, along with never-before-released family photos and home video, according to Hypebeast. It also includes interviews with close friends and colleagues who knew the Friends star away from the screen.
Who Made the Documentary
The project is a Netflix and Sony Pictures Television production directed by Emmy winner Mary Robertson of Maxine Productions, according to Hypebeast. Robertson’s team was given access to family material that has not been shown publicly before.
That access is a major reason the series is getting attention this week. It has been listed as an Associated Press What to Stream pick for this week, and it appears in viewing guides covering October 25 to 31, according to reporting cited in entertainment roundups.
What His Sister Shares
In a story reported this week by ComingSoon, Bowick describes laughing at Perry’s funeral after feeling his presence there. She also recalls all five of his Friends co-stars standing around his casket holding hands, according to that reporting.
In the trailer released in September, Bowick says Perry spent $7 million trying to overcome addiction, according to NME. That figure, shared by his own family, frames much of the series, which looks at both his fame and the years he spent seeking help.
Early reaction to the trailer was strongly emotional, with one fan quoted by NME saying the documentary was going to be difficult to watch. For many viewers, Perry remains closely tied to his role as Chandler Bing, even as his family has worked to focus attention on his recovery efforts and the help he offered others.
Why the Friends Cast Does Not Appear
None of Perry’s five Friends co-stars appear in the documentary. Director Mary Robertson said they were asked and chose not to participate, according to ComingSoon, citing the documentary and Page Six reporting.
That absence is likely to be one of the most discussed parts of the release. The series instead centers on family, close friends, and colleagues, rather than new interviews with the cast that shared the screen with Perry for ten seasons.
When and How to Watch
- Title: The One About Matthew Perry
- Format: Three-part docuseries
- Premiere: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, on Netflix
- Director: Emmy winner Mary Robertson
- Key interview: Mia Perry Bowick, Perry’s sister, speaking on camera for the first time
Key Takeaways
- The documentary arrives one day before the third anniversary of Perry’s death.
- It includes family photos and home video that have not been released before.
- His sister discusses his addiction, his funeral, and his Friends co-stars.
- The five Friends co-stars were asked to take part and chose not to participate, according to the director.
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