The One About Matthew Perry Through Previously Unreleased Family Materials

The One About Matthew Perry is a three-part Netflix documentary series about the actor’s life and struggle with addiction, told through family archives and testimony from people close to him. It premi

《The One About Matthew Perry》 is a three-part documentary series released on Netflix on October 27, 2026. Rather than simply summarizing the success of Matthew Perry, widely known as Chandler Bing from 《Friends》, the series follows his private life, struggle with addiction, and recovery efforts through the voices of family members and longtime friends. It is directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Mary Robertson.

A Perspective Left by the Family Archive

His sister Mia Perry Bowick, who participates as a key witness, and lifelong friends bring out a family archive containing previously unreleased photographs and video. As a result, the series goes beyond a biography revisiting the star’s signature role, capturing both the humor and vulnerability visible in his close relationships. The filmmakers interweave memories from creative colleagues and friends to construct the gap between the image known to the public and personal experience.

The Course of a Life Divided into Three Parts

According to Netflix’s episode descriptions, Part 1 begins with Perry’s life changing when he is cast in 《Friends》 while dreaming of becoming an actor. Part 2 covers the period when the cycle of rehabilitation and relapse collided with his career, while Part 3 addresses the final period, when he placed his hopes in a new treatment after a serious health crisis. The work’s central structure places his success and addiction issues on the same timeline rather than separating them.