“Sean Combs: The Reckoning” is the No. 1 show on Netflix right now, according to the streamer’s public ranking system.
The damning four-part docuseries — directed by Alexandria Stapleton and executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson — spans decades of the Bad Boy founder’s life, chronicling his rise and fall following numerous sexual misconduct allegations, a high-profile federal trial and a conviction earlier this year.
The docuseries interviews several of Combs’ former associates; childhood friends; Bad Boy artists and employees, including Danity Kane singer Aubrey O’Day and Bad Boy co-founder Kirk Burrowes; Dirty Money member Kalenna Harper; former assistant Capricorn Clark; Joi Dickerson-Neal, one of Combs’ alleged victims; and jurors from his trial.
Ahead of its explosive premiere, Combs slammed the Netflix doc as a “shameful hit piece” that he claims used “stolen footage” of him days before his 2024 arrest and indictment. Combs’ mother, Janice Combs, also criticized the series, alleging that it includes “lies” and “inaccuracies” about the fallen mogul.
A spokesperson for Netflix responded to Combs’ “false” claims, saying in part, “This is not a hit piece or an act of retribution.” The streamer and Stapleton also said the footage of Combs was “legally obtained.”
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“Next Level Baker” is one of the top shows currently trending on Hulu. The Gordon Ramsay-hosted cooking series, a spinoff of “Next Level Chef,” challenges 12 bakers of all backgrounds to make festive holiday treats for a three-week competition.
Meet all the contestants here.
“Heated Rivalry” is one of the top shows on HBO Max right now. Set in the world of hockey, the racy romantic drama follows the yearslong secret love affair between two star players, Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie). The show is adapted from Canadian novelist Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers” series.
The show also stars François Arnaud, Christina Chang, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Sophie Nélisse, Robbie G.K. and Harrison Browne.
“Bel Air” is currently the No. 1 show on Peacock. The hit drama, a reimagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” follows the lives of the Banks family and Will (Jabari Banks), as the latter navigates his complicated journey from the streets of West Philly to his posh West Coast digs.
The show, which also stars Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Cassandra Freeman, Adrian Holmes, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones and Simone Joy Jones, concluded its fourth and final season on Dec. 8.
If you’re looking for other TV shows to watch this month, check out our latest What We’re Watching blog.