Three Netflix Picks to Stream This Weekend (Oct. 30–Nov. 1)
WHO:
SlashFilm - Director Mary Robertson made *The One About Matthew Perry*.
SlashFilm - Perry’s half-sister, Mia Perry Bowick, became a psychotherapist after watching her brother struggle with sobriety; his friends Roger Castillo, David Pressman, Nate Torrence, and Kevin Pollak also contribute to the documentary.
Screen Rant - The three Netflix series listed as weekend picks are *The One About Matthew Perry*, *A Couple of Lies*, and *Nobody Wants This*.
Collider - The three Netflix movie picks are *The One About Matthew Perry*, *Bugonia*, and *F8: The Fate of the Furious*.
Screen Rant - The three Prime Video series listed are *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*, *Carrie*, and *The Terminal List*.
Screen Rant - Its Netflix movie picks are described as a psychological thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy, an Adam Sandler comedy, and a global-hit fantasy film; the article does not provide the titles.
Coming Soon - *The One About Matthew Perry* is a docuseries about Matthew Perry, whom the article describes as the late *Friends* star. It features testimonies from people closest to Perry.
WHAT:
SlashFilm - The documentary presents Perry’s life as a respectful and humorous portrait, according to the article, which says it finds levity in sorrowful moments.
SlashFilm - The article reports Perry’s cause of death was declared ketamine use and accidental drowning.
Screen Rant - Identifies three new Netflix series to binge-watch over the weekend.
Collider - Recommends three movies to watch on Netflix over the weekend.
Screen Rant - Identifies three Prime Video series to binge-watch over the weekend.
Screen Rant - Recommends three Netflix movies, describing them by genre, star, and popularity rather than naming them.
Coming Soon - Reports that *The One About Matthew Perry* topped Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 and describes the three-part show as a streaming sensation. The article says it dethroned every show on Netflix’s charts.
WHEN:
Screen Rant - Its Netflix-series article identifies the viewing weekend as “Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026.”
Collider - Its movie article identifies the viewing weekend as “Oct 31-Nov 1.”
Screen Rant - Its Prime Video article identifies the viewing weekend as “Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026.”
Screen Rant - Its Netflix-movie article identifies the viewing weekend as “October 31-Nov 1.”
WHY:
SlashFilm - Robertson said in an interview with Vulture that it was important for the film to be funny, saying, “I think Matthew would be really upset if I made a film about his life that wasn't funny.”
HOW:
SlashFilm - Robertson said the documentary sought to find “levity in the darkness and in the sorrowful moments.”
Coming Soon - The three-part docuseries features never-before-seen footage and testimonies from people closest to Perry.
(UPDATED October 31, 2026 09:58 UTC)
Netflix’s three-part Matthew Perry documentary has topped the U.S. charts with intimate testimonies. Director Mary Robertson balances humor and sorrow while exploring Perry’s life and struggles. Perry’s half-sister and friends share personal perspectives in the documentary.
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(UPDATED October 30, 2026 22:01 UTC)
Matthew Perry’s Netflix docuseries has topped the U.S. charts, featuring testimonies and unseen footage. Netflix’s weekend picks also include “A Couple of Lies” and “Nobody Wants This.” Prime Video recommendations include “The Rings of Power,” “Carrie,” and “The Terminal List.”