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Season 1 – Robbie Williams

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After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, the singer-songwriter looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.
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Robbie Williams — Season 1

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Robbie Williams gets candid if not quite revelatory in this chronicle of his career and mental health struggles, firmly reminding viewers that success is no substitute for wellness.

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Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) 11/17/2023
4/5
Do yourself a favour, and let "Robbie Williams" entertain you. Go to Full Review
Fergal Kinney New Statesman 11/13/2023
[Director Joe Pearlman] struggles to find a meaningful story to tell about his subject here. While Williams’s self-flagellation can fill books, in "Robbie Williams," revelation stops being revealing. Go to Full Review
Dan Einav Financial Times 11/10/2023
3/5
Now a grey-haired father-of-four, he [Williams] looks at the troubled young man on screen with a mix of sadness for the mental anguish endured, shame for the self-destructiveness indulged and pride in the hardships weathered. Go to Full Review
Emma Vine Loud and Clear Reviews Mar 2
5/5
Netflix series Robbie Williams is an earnest overview of the life and career of one of the UK’s most influential solo artists of the 20th century. Go to Full Review
Dónal Lynch Sunday Independent (Ireland) 02/05/2024
Williams emerges from it a likable and still vulnerable figure, with whom his millions of fans will still identify. Go to Full Review
Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) 11/18/2023
If it had simply been Williams finding different ways to moan about what looked like a very nice life it would have been a slog. But between his personality, the general slickness, and the clips of the old days, the time flies. Go to Full Review
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Doris S @Doris531 May 17 I thought the first episode was really good, but it kinda got boring after that. I wasn't given a reason to care about someone that got what he wanted in life and more. I can't imagine going after something, getting it and then fixating on how hard it was. Life is hard. He really should do a dance type song, EDM mix, at least it would make him feel happy while playing it. See more LJ Schraner G @RT36589223 Apr 8 Breathtakingly sad! A close encounter with a world mega star and his battles with addiction and mental health. Unbelievable insight into what affect depression has on a human being and how incapacitated one can become when the illness begins to control you. A true wake up call for the stigma attached to mental health. See more Shaun R @Shaun666 02/16/2025 Not a bad documentary but doesn’t make me like Robbie Williams anymore than I used to, which isn’t very much. I understand there are deeper mental issues which he was very honest about, but my God he was fortunate to have the career that he had with the limited talent he possessed. Some people crave the spotlight despite the downfalls that come with it and I find it hard to feel too sorry for all of his self pity. See more Mana5280 T @RT69897588 08/12/2024 I thought it was interesting and good in that it focused on his mental health issues. That made him more relatable. He came across as a complex, multi-faceted, interesting character. I would have liked to see him at least ONCE with some pants on during the documentary, however. it's hard to take someone seriously when they never wear pants or get out of bed for a entire multi-part docuseries. See more Louisa M @RT89522321 04/11/2024 A very very good watch. Thought provoking and stays with you. So good to see old Robbie doing what he did best but also being incredibly honest about what mental illness can do to you. How can you not like Robbie? You can see he’s undeniably a good man. I’ve never written a review but felt compelled to write simply because he deserves so much better than our hideous UK press, which is sadly full of very bad people writing bad things about people they don’t know. Well done, Robbie. More please! See more Yunny U @RT24206292 11/24/2023 I found Robbie's reflections on his career and challenges in life sincere and thoughtful. Those of us that have dealt with depression, anxiety, or addiction may closely relate to his journey to bring himself into balance and treat his self (and others) with compassion and kindness. And for those that don't, they may learn a little about what some people deal with inside- despite a seemingly priveledged lifestyle. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Part One: Let's Get Wrecked After achieving fame with "Take That" at just age 16, Robbie struggles with addiction as he records the solo album that transforms him into a superstar. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Part Two: Nobody Someday Stardom and success wreak havoc on Robbie's personal life; as the paparazzi track his every move, his relationships and mental health suffer. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Part Three: Close Encounters At the peak of his career, Robbie sets out on a massive European tour; back home, the British tabloids continue to wage war against him. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Part Four: Cut The Circuit Having hit rock bottom, Robbie finds redemption where he least expects it; an emotional reunion with old friends reignites his passion for performing. Details
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Season Info

Director
Joe Pearlman
Executive Producer
Dominic Crossley-Holland, Asif Kapadia
Network
Netflix
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 8, 2023
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