A three-part documentary series exploring the life and career of Friends star Matthew Perry has premiered on Netflix on Tuesday, October 27.
The production, titled 'Aquele Sobre Matthew Perry', chronicles the actor's journey from his early comedy roles to global fame, drawing on personal family archives and new interviews with those closest to him.
All three episodes of the series were released simultaneously on the streaming platform on Tuesday, according to Brazilian news outlet CNN Brasil.
Family archives and personal accounts
The documentary features previously unreleased statements from Perry's sister, Mia Perry Bowick, alongside contributions from longtime friends of the actor. Filmmakers also gathered private photographs and video footage preserved within the Perry family's personal archives.
In an unreleased account, Bowick details her brother's dedicated, years-long pursuit of medical treatment and recovery. She also shares personal memories about his experience working on Friends, a landmark production that resonated with multiple generations of television viewers.
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Mary Robertson directed the three-part project. Robertson is widely recognized for investigative documentary work, having previously directed the high-profile television series The Fall of Diddy.
Sitcom stardom and Friends legacy
The documentary charts Perry's path across the entertainment business, beginning with his early work in television comedy and tracing his trajectory to becoming an international household name.
Perry achieved worldwide fame portraying the witty, sarcastic Chandler Bing on Friends, the hit NBC sitcom that aired for ten seasons from 1994 to 2004. Starring alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer, his comedic delivery and timing established Chandler as an enduring fan favorite across 236 episodes.
The comedy followed six close friends living in New York City and grew into one of the most successful shows in television history. Beyond the sitcom, Perry starred in comedy films such as The Whole Nine Yards and Fools Rush In, cementing his reputation as one of American television's most recognizable comedic stars.
All three episodes of the documentary series are currently available to stream for Netflix subscribers worldwide.
