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A shocking new Netflix series has taken over global streaming charts, with viewers branding it “terrifying” and insisting it’s the must-see docuseries of the moment. Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a four-part deep dive into the rise and collapse of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has soared to the number-one spot in 23 countries and even overtaken Stranger Things as the most-watched TV title on the platform. The series arrives just weeks after Combs was sentenced in October 2025 to just over four years in prison following his conviction on two charges related to transporting individuals for purposes of prostitution.
His legal team has since notified the federal court of their intention to appeal. Each episode is about an hour-long and the documentary traces Combs’ journey from his early days as a driven intern at Uptown Records to becoming one of the most powerful figures in 1990s hip-hop through his Bad Boy Entertainment empire.
The series focuses on the dark allegations that have followed him for decades. These include longstanding accusations of sexual misconduct, many of which resurfaced after Casandra Ventura’s 2023 lawsuit alleging abuse and rape.
Though the case was privately settled within 24 hours, it triggered a wave of new claims and ultimately fed into the investigation that led to Combs’ 2024 arrest.
Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson said he spent more than a year collecting testimony from people close to Combs who had been reluctant to speak publicly. He said the goal was to give a voice to individuals who felt silenced during the height of Combs’ influence.
One of the most talked-about elements of the series is the inclusion of never-before-seen footage recorded inside a New York City hotel room just days before Combs was taken into custody.
His team has criticised the footage as both “unfair” and “illegal”, with a spokesperson dismissing the documentary as “a shameful hit piece” produced by “a longtime adversary with a personal vendetta” that relied on “stolen footage.”
Netflix has rejected those claims, insisting that all material in the series was obtained legally and used with the proper rights, adding that although Curtis Jackson serves as an executive producer, he has no creative control and that no participants were paid for their involvement.
Several former associates and industry insiders appear in the documentary, including singer Aubrey O’Day, who delivers one of the most emotional moments.
The series also revisits the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., with the filmmakers claiming to have pieced together new information that offers fresh context to the infamous East–West Coast feud.
Director Alexandria Stapleton said it is the first time the story has been assembled with this level of clarity and insider testimony, especially regarding Biggie Smalls’ relationship with Combs and his foundational role in the Bad Boy legacy.
In another rare moment, two jurors from Combs’ sex-trafficking trial share their perspective on the verdict.
Since its release on December 2, 2025, Sean Combs: The Reckoning has drawn 21.8 million views in its first six days and received an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Someone on IMDb called it a “masterpiece” and wrote: “This documentary is, in my view, a genuine masterpiece. It’s bold, meticulously constructed, and unafraid to confront truths that many would rather leave in the shadows. The documentary balances emotional depth with sharp investigative clarity, creating a narrative that stays with you long after it ends. Powerful, haunting, and culturally essential – this is the kind of work that defines a generation.”
Another viewer said it was a “must-see.” They added: “I’ve watched all of the documentaries and shows about Diddy & this was by FAR the best one. I’m ready to watch it again. This documentary literally made jaw drop after hearing some of the disturbing things that were said. I’m still in shock 50 was able to get all of this footage. Well done. A must see!!”
Hannah Ewens from The Independent called it “terrifying and exhausting in equal measure” in a review adding: “By the time it finishes, you’ll be exhausted by the seemingly endless list of misdeeds, of all the terrorising and manipulating, which paints a portrait of a terrifying individual with far too much power.”
She also concluded at the end of the review: “Has the cult of Diddy been broken up? Not entirely, but The Reckoning – and any of the other documentaries that are inevitably in the works – will be part of just that process.”
The Guardian’s Stuart Heritage rated the series four stars out of five and wrote: “Thankfully, the existence of The Reckoning seems to suggest that the arch manipulator has finally been outmanoeuvred. Although there are certainly elements of this story that have not been told – Combs’s infamous “freak-off” parties are presented as an afterthought, and none of their long line of celebrity attendees are mentioned – the series does what is most needed right now. If Combs is able to uncancel himself in the face of evidence this damning, it will be nothing less than a miracle.”
With its mix of insider accounts, previously unseen footage and decades of allegations laid bare, the series has sparked a massive cultural conversation about power, celebrity and the long-ignored claims surrounding one of hip-hop’s most dominant figures.
