Netflix to Release Rob Lowe Documentary and Podcast
The streaming giant will debut a new documentary, a holiday film, and video episodes of a podcast starting in late November.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Television
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Netflix will launch a documentary titled Rob Lowe: The Outsider on Nov. 24, 2026, followed by the debut of his podcast, Literally! With Rob Lowe, on Dec. 3. The holiday film In A Holidaze will also arrive on the platform on Dec. 2.
Why it matters
The debut of the podcast on Netflix marks a significant partnership between the streamer, SiriusXM, and Rob Lowe. It represents an expansion of the platform's content strategy into established audio media series.
Netflix will add over 30 library episodes of the podcast to its platform. New video episodes of the series will be released exclusively on Thursdays.
The players
Rob Lowe
He is a veteran actor and producer known for his extensive film and television work throughout his career in Hollywood.
Netflix
It is a global subscription-based streaming service that provides an expansive library of television shows, films, and documentaries.
SiriusXM
It is a major American audio entertainment company that owns the Team Coco podcast production arm.
Chris Smith
He is a documentary filmmaker who served as the director for the upcoming project detailing the life of Rob Lowe.
The details
Directed by Chris Smith, the documentary Rob Lowe: The Outsider chronicles the actor's Hollywood career. Simultaneously, the podcast production, managed by SiriusXM's Team Coco, will maintain its audio presence on the SiriusXM Podcast Network alongside its new Netflix video distribution.
Timeline
Nov. 24, 2026: Premiere of the documentary Rob Lowe: The Outsider.
Dec. 2, 2026: Premiere of the holiday film In A Holidaze.
Dec. 3, 2026: Netflix debut of the podcast Literally! With Rob Lowe.
Every Thursday: Release of new video podcast episodes.
Industry Dynamics
This move mirrors the integration of video content into traditional podcast platforms, following the model set by the Spotify podcast video integration. It highlights a broader shift toward cross-platform media consumption where streamers compete for long-tail engagement.
Viewers can watch the documentary and the new video version of the podcast exclusively on their Netflix subscription. While the podcast will remain available as an audio-only format on the SiriusXM Podcast Network, the video component is gated for Netflix users.
The takeaway
Subscribers can expect a shift in how they consume long-form talk content as streaming services bridge the gap between television and podcasts. Fans of Rob Lowe will now be able to view previously audio-only discussions on their preferred video streaming device.
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