Netflix has released the trailer for The One About Matthew Perry, a three-part documentary series exploring the life and career of Matthew Perry, the actor who played Chandler Bing in the iconic sitcom Friends. Directed by Mary Robertson, the documentary is based on previously unseen documents from Perry’s family archives and features emotional testimony from his sister, Mia Perry Bowick. The series delves into Perry’s personal struggles with addiction, including reports that he spent over 7 million dollars on recovery efforts throughout his life. Friends, colleagues, and family members are interviewed, offering a deeper look into both his professional achievements and private battles. The documentary aims to honor Perry’s legacy while addressing the sensitive topics of mental health and addiction. It will be available on October 27, the day before the third anniversary of his death. The documentary will examine the evolution of Chandler Bing, the character Perry brought to life in Friends. When the sitcom premiered on NBC in 1994, Chandler was not originally intended to be the central figure of the show. His role was meant to provide comic relief and contrast with the more dramatic storylines of other characters. However, Perry’s unique comedic timing and delivery transformed Chandler into one of the most memorable and quotable figures in television history. The series will revisit the creative process behind the character’s development, including insights from Warren Littlefield, who was president of NBC Entertainment at the time, and Jeff Strauss, a writer and producer from the show’s first season. Over ten seasons and 236 episodes, Chandler Bing became a symbol of the anxieties faced by young adults in the 1990s, including fear of commitment, urban loneliness, and the use of humor as a coping mechanism. The documentary explores how Perry’s personal struggles influenced the character’s development, shaping the writing of Friends itself. Perry detailed this connection in his memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, published in 2022. The series also features interviews with childhood friends, including Roger Castillo, who helped Perry land the Friends audition, and David Pressman, his lifelong friend. Perry’s younger sister, Mia Perry Bowick, who became a psychotherapist in part to understand her brother’s addiction, also shares her perspective for the first time on camera. The documentary includes rare family photos and videos from Perry’s personal archive. Beyond the world of Friends, the documentary features insights from Perry’s film and television co-stars, including Kevin Pollak and Nate Torrence, as well as his former partner, René Ashton. Loved ones also discuss his public efforts to raise awareness about addiction, a topic he addressed openly until his death. The title of the series follows the familiar structure of Friends episode titles, such as The One Where… and The One With…. The three episodes will be available simultaneously on Netflix worldwide on October 27, the day before the third anniversary of Perry’s passing. Netflix has not confirmed the participation of the other five main actors from Friends, none of whom are listed in the trailer’s cast.