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Season 1 – Rafa

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Delves into Rafael Nadal's illustrious tennis career, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his personal life, unseen archives and his journey to return to competitive play in 2024 after overcoming injuries in 2023.

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Phil Harrison Guardian 1d
3/5
There’s no point in pretending that this isn’t a deeper dive than would suffice for a casual observer. But for the true Rafa-stan, it’s a goldmine. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal 1d
Ambitious, wide-ranging and exhaustive, it is rich in the sort of detail that might be of interest only to the type of hardcore fan who would know everything already. Go to Full Review Chris Bennion Daily Telegraph (UK) 1d
3/5
What makes the series – which is overlong, by at least an episode – work is its study of decay. Go to Full Review Lissete Lanuza Sáenz Fangirlish 1d
Rafa, a 4-episode Netflix documentary, does something very few sports documentaries these days manage to do: teach us something new about not just Rafa Nadal the athlete, but Rafa Nadal the man. Go to Full Review Meghan O'Keefe Decider 4d
Rafa is hardly the first documentary following the final days of an athlete’s career, but it’s one of the only ones that feels brave enough to show the depth of sacrifice made for glory. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Rafa — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Rafael Nadal

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Roger Federer

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Novak Djokovic

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John McEnroe

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Zach Heinzerling

Director

Zach Heinzerling

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 29, 2026 No Tomorrow An emotional Rafael Nadal announces his retirement to the world and remembers the Davis Cup final that launched his career 20 years earlier. Details Episode 2 Aired May 29, 2026 Rainmaker As he chases one final triumph, Rafa struggles with injuries; years earlier, a game against Roger Federer kicks off the greatest rivalry in tennis history. Details Episode 3 Aired May 29, 2026 The Hunter and the Hunted Novak Djokovic's rapid and unexpected rise heralds the era of the Big Three; as Rafa fights to stay on top of the game, he pushes his body to extremes. Details Episode 4 Aired May 29, 2026 No Fear Throughout his career, even when the odds were stacked against him, Rafa refuses to give up, and he keeps fighting as the end edges inevitably closer. Details
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Season Info

Director
Zach Heinzerling
Executive Producer
Zach Heinzerling, Dan Marks, Benito Perez-Barbadillo
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 29, 2026