Matthew Perry Documentary Tops Netflix English TV Chart
The One About Matthew Perry debuted with 9.5 million views during its first weekend on Netflix's weekly Top 10 chart.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Television
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The One About Matthew Perry was the top English-language television series on Netflix from October 26 to November 1, 2026, gathering 9.5 million views in its first weekend of availability. The three-part documentary is the first in-depth look at Matthew Perry to feature new testimonials from loved ones and collaborators.
Why it matters
The strong showing signals sustained audience interest in Matthew Perry and in documentary programming on streaming platforms. It also shows the documentary finishing more than 30% ahead of the scripted series Nobody Wants This in second place.
The figures come from Netflix's weekly Top 10 chart, which counts views during the week of availability. The One About Matthew Perry's 9.5 million views placed it more than 30% ahead of Nobody Wants This's 7.2 million, though later-week totals were not provided.
The players
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry was an American actor best known for playing Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming service that publishes a weekly Top 10 chart of its most-viewed titles.
The details
The One About Matthew Perry is a three-part documentary built around new interviews with people close to the actor and his collaborators. Lupin Part 4 led the non-English TV list with 10.8 million views during the same period.
Timeline
October 26 to November 1, 2026: The One About Matthew Perry holds the top English-language TV spot on Netflix.
Industry Dynamics
The chart's weekly ranking format lets Netflix compare titles across genres, from documentaries to scripted series and non-English imports. Placing a documentary at the top of the English list reflects how factual programming competes directly with fiction for viewers.
The One About Matthew Perry is available to Netflix subscribers in the streaming service's catalog. Viewers can watch the three-part documentary through their existing Netflix subscription.
The takeaway
Weekly streaming charts reveal how audiences split their attention between documentaries, scripted hits, and international titles. Tracking these rankings over several weeks gives a clearer picture of which programming sustains interest beyond its debut.
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