Netflix has set a December 2 premiere for 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning,' a four-part docuseries executive produced by 50 Cent and directed by Alexandria Stapleton. The series explores Combs' rise in the music industry, his ambitions, and the abuse allegations that led to his imprisonment. It features new interviews and never-before-seen material from Combs' associates and friends.
Release Details
The four-episode docuseries, each running about 60 minutes, will stream exclusively on Netflix starting December 2, 2025. Directed by Alexandria Stapleton, the project delves into Sean Combs' life, career successes, and the darker aspects of his ambition. It covers the abuse allegations from his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, which sparked further accusations and culminated in Combs' criminal trial.
Stapleton emphasized the broader implications in a statement: "Ultimately, this story is a mirror [reflecting us] as the public, and what we are saying when we put our celebrities on such a high pedestal. I hope [this documentary] is a wake-up call for how we idolize people, and to understand that everybody is a human being."
Background and Production
Executive producer 50 Cent, who has feuded with Combs since the mid-2000s, commented: "I’m grateful to everyone who came forward and trusted us with their stories, and proud to have Alexandria Stapleton as the director on the project to bring this important story to the screen." The series includes interviews with Combs' former associates, childhood friends, artists, and employees, along with previously unseen footage.
A teaser features an unidentified voice stating: "You can’t continue to keep hurting people, and nothing ever happens."
Combs' Current Situation
Combs is serving a four-year and two-month prison sentence after conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges and is appealing the verdict. Reports indicate efforts by Combs' team to seek a pardon from President Donald Trump, which 50 Cent has vowed to oppose. Additionally, Combs faces civil lawsuits and a new investigation by the Los Angeles County sheriff’s department into sexual battery allegations.