"Sean Combs: The Reckoning": The Explosive New Netflix Documentary Premieres December 2
Netflix is set to premiere the highly anticipated and controversial four-part documentary series
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
. The docuseries, executive-produced by Combs' longtime rival Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, offers an unflinching examination of the music mogul's rise to fame, the empire he built, and his dramatic downfall amid serious allegations and a criminal conviction.
The Reckoning Arrives on Netflix
Sean Combs: The Reckoning will be available to stream globally on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The series promises "explosive, never-before-seen materials" and exclusive interviews with those formerly in Combs' inner orbit, offering new insights into the decades of influence he wielded over pop culture and the darker aspects that lay beneath the surface.
The documentary arrives just months after Combs was convicted in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and began serving a 50-month prison sentence.
Behind the Scenes: 50 Cent vs. Diddy
The project has generated significant buzz due to the involvement of Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as executive producer, leveraging their decades-long public feud.
Emmy Award-winning director Alexandria Stapleton leads the series, which aims to be more than just a celebrity scandal piece. Stapleton noted the documentary is "a mirror [reflecting us] as the public, and what we are saying when we put our celebrities on such a high pedestal". All proceeds from the series will reportedly be donated to organizations supporting survivors of sexual assault.
What to Expect
The recently released trailer includes footage reportedly filmed just six days before Combs' arrest, showing him in a hotel room saying, "We're losing!".
Viewers can expect an in-depth look at:
The Bad Boy Era: Combs' initial ascent and establishment of Bad Boy Entertainment, which launched stars like The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Jodeci.
The Allegations and Trial: A detailed look at the accusations that came to light following the 2023 lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura (Cassie), leading to his arrest and conviction.
Systemic Issues: An examination of the culture that enabled Combs' behavior and the systems that protected him for so long.