Michael (2026) is still doing very well in the cinema, but the King of Pop is also going through the roof on streaming. The controversial documentary started yesterday Michael Jackson: The Verdict (2026– ) can be seen on Netflix and the three-part miniseries immediately manages to take the lead there.
In the Netflix Top 10
While Michael currently still in theaters after a huge worldwide box office success, Netflix tries to show the other side of its story in Michael Jackson: The Verdict. According to critics, Antoine Fuqua’s film left some things out when it comes to the dark side of the legendary musician. Many viewers have become curious about this downside and are streaming the latest Netflix documentary en masse. The Verdict takes first place in the Netflix Top 10 within one day.
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Child abuse
Pop icon Michael Jackson was accused of child abuse in 2003. The subsequent lawsuit unleashed an unprecedented media hype that captivated millions of people worldwide. The Verdict delves deeper into this matter, something that does not go down well with fans of the King of Pop. They just hope that Michael Jackson can be left alone about all this. The documentary is therefore already very controversial.
In-depth analysis
Based on interviews with key figures from the courtroom, including jurors, eyewitnesses, prosecutors and lawyers, Michael Jackson: The Verdict an in-depth analysis of the sensitive case. Both the arguments of the prosecution and the strategy of the defense are carefully weighed. You are now watching the three-part docuseries on Netflix.
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