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Season 1 – Billy Joel: And So It Goes

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An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting; intimately exploring the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations.
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Billy Joel: And So It Goes — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

By eschewing traditional hagiography to instead delve deep into Billy Joel's tumultuous life with disarming candor, And So It Goes weaves a touching story fit for one of the Piano Man's ballads.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Aug 18
3/5
...this comprehensive documentary is a reminder that anyone with such a gargantuan career – over 150 million albums sold, a residency at Madison Square Garden that lasted 10 years – has an intriguing psychological set-up. Go to Full Review Jack Hamilton Slate Aug 12
And So It Goes is a disappointingly underwhelming music documentary. Clocking in at nearly five hours, it’s both indefensibly long and exasperatingly short on formal inventiveness. Go to Full Review Christian Blauvelt IndieWire Aug 12
B+
Like its subject, it isn’t about surfaces. Both Joel and the makers of “And So It Goes” understand that when you look beyond the surface, you can glimpse the soul. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Jan 1
And So It Goes’ real strength though, apart from Joel’s fascinating stories about discovering his family’s European past and meeting supermodel Christie Brinkley are the detailed genesis of his plethora of hits that spanned two decades. Go to Full Review Jordan Bassett NME (New Musical Express) Aug 29
2/5
Much of And So It Goes is like ambient telly, with yet another album breakdown washing over you. Still, mega-fans will obviously lap it up and you’ll undoubtedly be reaching for that battered copy of ‘The Stranger’ when the credits (eventually) roll. Go to Full Review tt stern-enzi Fox19 (Cincinnati, OH) Aug 22
What is so fascinating about the first part of this documentary series is the fact that you get not just those songs, but you get the stories behind them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Liz L @RT31094136 Jan 5 I wasn’t a Billy Joel fan and now I am! It’s a must see. So great to know the stories behind the songs. See more Jesse B @RT00070693 Oct 19 As a massive Billy Joel fan who has read the biography and knows random details. This is absolutely without a doubt the best way to get information on Billy Joel’s career. This should be the standard for musicians not lackluster biopics which fabricate material. See more Barry K @RT02347477 Sep 5 I knew the songs. I thought I knew the story. But "And So It Goes" proved me wrong—in the best way. With great high-profile cameos and fantastic footage from the archives, it gave me a deeper appreciation for the Piano Man--a truly amazingly talented singer songwriter and performer. See more Green C @Green804 Aug 26 Phenomenal. Who knew? See more Albert F. @AVF1962 Aug 16 I’m not in the know about a lot of things, but I’ve been a Billy Joel fan for a long time and never realized how little I knew about him. This film (in two parts) was long and deep. So many great interviews and so much footage old concerts and rehearsals. His life has been a roller-coaster ride. Amazing! Fascinating! See more Tom B @RT99699885 Aug 14 A perfect complete journey of Billy Joel’s life. With continued interviews with Joel, ex wives, ex band mates etc. it’s a complete work with all the perspectives you would care about. I’m glad they did it properly. See more Read all reviews
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Jon Small

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Liberty DeVitto

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Christie Brinkley

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Paul McCartney

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Bruce Springsteen

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 18, 2025 Part One After the success of "Piano Man," Billy Joel's career takes off with a string international hits and record-breaking tours. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 25, 2025 Part Two Through countless setbacks, Joel reinvents himself with a return to his roots and a residency at Madison Square Garden. Details

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Season Info

Director
Susan Lacy, Jessica Levin
Executive Producer
Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Todd Milliner, Sean Hayes, Steve Cohen, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Sara Rodriguez
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 18, 2025