Michael Jackson documentary tops Netflix charts worldwide

Netflix added the three‑episode documentary “Michael Jackson: The Verdict” to its catalogue on 3 June. The series, which revisits the pop star’s 2005 sexual‑abuse trial through testimonies from a fan, his lawyer, a juror and a prosecutor, and archival footage, quickly became the number‑one documentary in multiple countries. Its release follows the biopic “Michael,” which drew over 1.3 million admissions in France. Online commentary is split, with some praising the depth of the material and others accusing the film of bias against the late artist.

The documentary’s rapid rise on the platform highlights continued global interest in Jackson’s legacy and the legal controversies surrounding him.