Although heavy hitters like Nobody Wants This and FROM have dominated Netflix's weekly top 10 rankings, a compelling new contender has emerged to capture the crown. Chronicling a deeply somber subject, this fresh documentary debut has captivated reviewers, securing a flawless 100% critic approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Inside The Three-Part Matthew Perry Exposé

Titled The One About Matthew Perry, the three-hour, three-episode docuseries delves deeply into the extraordinary life and tragic passing of the beloved Friends icon. The production examines his legendary comedic brilliance alongside the grueling, hidden battles with substance abuse that shadowed his career.

Perry tragically passed away in 2023 following the acute effects of ketamine, leading to unconsciousness and a fatal drowning incident in his jacuzzi. A rigorous federal inquiry subsequently unraveled how the actor acquired the lethal quantities of the drug. By August 2024, criminal charges were brought against a network involving two medical professionals, a pair of illicit dealers, and his personal assistant.

Federal prosecutors revealed that the two physicians collected $55,000 in cash payments for ketamine supplies distributed in the final two months of his life. The ensuing legal proceedings yielded multiple guilty pleas, mandatory prison terms, financial penalties, and the revocation of medical licenses. The harshest punishment fell upon Jasveen Sangha, widely designated as the Ketamine Queen, who received a 15-year federal prison sentence in April 2026.

Honoring His Legacy and Vulnerability

Beyond his television stardom—which spanned from 1994 to 2004 on Friends—Perry established a men’s sober-living facility in 2013 dedicated to aiding others battling addiction. The new streaming series features intimate testimonies from his inner circle, tracing the triumphs and trials of his personal journey.

Critical reception for The One About Matthew Perry has been overwhelmingly positive, anchored by its pristine Rotten Tomatoes score. Prominent publications have offered high praise for the project:

  • Variety: Through friends, family, fellow addicts and former partners, what emerges is a straightforwardly told, crushingly sad story of a man whose talent, humor and success were not enough to overcome a chronic disease.
  • Daily Mirror: It is a million miles away from so many of the other celebrity documentaries released these days which gloss over the difficult moments over simplify what really happened.
  • TIME: With all due respect to Chandler Bing, Perry’s greatest contribution was his vulnerability, even when the image of him it exposed wasn’t flattering. In its honesty, this documentary continues that work.

Standing as a poignant homage to the late actor, The One About Matthew Perry is well-positioned for a prolonged run at the summit of the streaming charts. The complete three-hour investigative feature is available for streaming now, currently claiming the coveted No. 1 position on the platform.