paroolNov 3, 2026, 14:44

Review: In The One About Matthew Perry we see how Chandler became addicted to heavy painkillers

The documentary series The One About Matthew Perry examines the actor's rise to stardom on Friends and his subsequent, lifelong struggle with addiction. It features personal insights from friends and family, tracing his path from a fractured childhood to the intense pressures of fame and his eventual death in 2023.

The documentary series The One About Matthew Perry explores the life and tragic struggles of the late actor who gained global fame as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom Friends. The series details Perry’s rise to stardom starting in 1993, highlighting the early success that eventually turned into a personal nightmare. Through interviews with close friends and his half-sister, Mia Perry Boswick, the documentary provides insight into his upbringing, including the trauma caused by his parents' divorce and his frequent travels as a child between Canada and California. The film also examines his later life in Los Angeles and the social pressures of Hollywood.

Central to the narrative is Perry’s long-standing battle with addiction, which began after a jet ski accident on the set of Fools Rush In led to a dependency on painkillers. This struggle severely impacted his professional career, even forcing a production hiatus for Friends, and persisted long after the show concluded in 2004. Despite spending millions of dollars on rehabilitation attempts, Perry continued to suffer until his death in 2023.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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