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Season 1 – Michael Jackson: The Verdict

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Dissecting the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy, told by key players who were inside the courtroom.
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Michael Jackson: The Verdict — Season 1

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Aramide Tinubu Variety 1d
When it all shakes out, “Michael Jackson: The Verdict” is an indictment of a society committed to whatever narrative made most sense to them. Two decades after the trial ended, the only innocents in all of this were the children. Go to Full Review
James Hall Daily Telegraph (UK) 2d
2/5
But, whether Jackson was guilty or innocent, the only thing this three-parter really proves is that the Michael Jackson industry is an endlessly churning pit of content. Go to Full Review
William Mullally The National (UAE) 1d
3/5
The Verdict will not settle the debate. But it does make looking away from it much harder. Go to Full Review
Sreeparna Sengupta The Times of India 1d
3.5/5
'Michael Jackson - The Verdict' adds to the series of documentaries that have come out on the superstar's complex, controversial life and makes for an engrossing, unsettling watch. Go to Full Review
Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut 2d
3/5
Michael Jackson: The Verdict goes some way towards providing a balanced viewpoint on the ever-knotty issue of his legacy, but sometimes a topic is too singular and specific for even the most interrogative approach to ever feel like enough. Go to Full Review
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Davi G @RT82591808 20h Fezes puríssima, Michael é inocente e já foi provado isso, o resto é narrativa mentirosa da mídia suja! See more Nassif T @RT31819651 20h Avery one sided and terribly put together documentary with the usual suspects surrounding Michael. I think Netflix have dropped the ball here. I just couldn’t shake off the feeling of defaming a dead man for profit. See more Alana N @hemmingspacies 20h Totalmente tendencioso. Utilizam de videos já desmentidos e recortam clipes pra retirar de contexto, fora que por ser unilateral eles não colocam os áudios do pai do garoto e nem as provas que desmentem as alegações dele. Se ele fosse mesmo culpado ele estaria sendo endeusado ou até mesmo seria o presidente dos Estados Unidos, ele já foi provado inocente, não adianta tentar surfar no hype do filme pra continuar falando mal dele. See more Shalin K @RT13174144 20h Bad timing. One sided. See more Donna J @DonnaJane370 20h This documentary was absolutely trash. It’s just predators spreading their fake narratives and a lame attempt to defame a man who was found not guilty of every single charge. See more Carlos L @RT83166351 20h There is only one verdict, not guilty, but we all know that what they really should have said was: INNOCENT OF ALL CHARGES See more Read all reviews
Michael Jackson: The Verdict — Season 1

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Episode 1 Aired Jun 3, 2026 Neverland Ranch, 2003. A shocking documentary ignites a PR firestorm for Michael Jackson and his inner circle, sparking scrutiny and dark allegations. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 3, 2026 The trial begins in 2005. As press, protestors and fans swarm the courthouse, Jackson's star power and savvy defense team throw the jury into doubt. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 3, 2026 Despite damning accounts from former Neverland workers, key witnesses turn the tide in Jackson's favor — but the trial nevertheless leaves deep wounds. Details

Season Info

Director
Nick Green
Executive Producer
James Goldston, Fiona Stourton, David Herman
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 3, 2026