Netflix announces weekly release of Trainwreck, an explosive 8-part docuseries chronicling shocking real-world media disasters and viral chaos.
Netflix is cranking up the volume on must-watch true stories with the upcoming premiere of Trainwreck, a brand-new 8-part documentary anthology set to launch June 10. Releasing weekly, the gripping series dissects some of the most outrageous, chaotic, and unforgettable moments to ever dominate mainstream media—each told from the perspective of those who lived through the madness.
From high-profile political scandals to viral hoaxes and reality TV meltdowns, Trainwreck captures the cultural shocks the world couldn’t stop watching. Each episode drops a new story, with the debut installment diving straight into one of the most tragic events in recent memory: the 2021 Astroworld Festival.
Episode 1: The Astroworld Tragedy (June 10, 2025)
Directed by Yemi Bamiro and co-directed by Hannah Poulter, the series opens with a heart-wrenching look at the night of November 5, 2021, when Travis Scott’s headline performance turned catastrophic. Ten fans lost their lives during the crowd surge, and this episode gives voice to the survivors, paramedics, and security staff who witnessed it all. Executive producers Kari Lia and Hamish Fergusson (Passion Pictures) ensure the story honors both the horror and the heroism that emerged that night.
Episode 2: Mayor of Mayhem (June 17, 2025)
What began as a long-shot political run turned into an international spectacle. Rob Ford’s shocking win as Toronto mayor spiraled into a scandal-laden administration that redefined what a political trainwreck could look like. Directed by Shianne Brown and produced by RAW and BBH, this episode peels back the curtain on a mayoral term riddled with drug use, controversy, and media obsession.
Episode 3: Poop Cruise (June 24, 2025)
A dream vacation goes horribly wrong when a luxury cruise suffers a catastrophic engine failure, leaving thousands stranded without power, air-conditioning—or flushing toilets. What followed was a raw sewage nightmare that made global headlines. Director James Ross brings the stench-filled saga to life with accounts from those trapped aboard.
Episode 4: The Cult of American Apparel (July 1, 2025)
In the early 2000s, American Apparel was fashion’s rebellious darling. But behind the bold ads and booming business was a toxic culture led by controversial CEO Dov Charney. Directed by Sally Rose Griffiths, this episode dives into the dark side of a brand that burned too bright, too fast.
Episode 5: The Real Project X (July 8, 2025)
One birthday invitation. One accidental public Facebook post. Thousands of Dutch teens. This episode tells the wild tale of how a sweet sixteen spiraled into a full-scale riot in the small town of Haren. Directed by Alex Wood, the chaos is straight out of a Hollywood movie—literally.
Episode 6: Balloon Boy (July 15, 2025)
A runaway homemade balloon. A child presumed to be trapped inside. National news coverage. But when the balloon lands and no child is found, a media circus turns into a jaw-dropping hoax. Directed by Gillian Pachter, this episode reexamines the bizarre saga that turned one family into infamous tabloid fodder.
Episode 7: P.I. Moms (July 22, 2025)
What happens when a reality TV show about suburban private investigators collides with allegations of drug trafficking and corruption? This wild true story, directed by Phil Bowman, unpacks how a Lifetime TV production unraveled into real-life criminal accusations and network panic.
Episode 8: Storm Area 51 (July 29, 2025)
It all started with a joke Facebook post: “They can’t stop all of us.” Millions RSVP’d. The military braced for impact. And the world watched to see if UFO hunters and meme lords would actually storm one of the most secure U.S. military bases. Directed by Jack MacInnes, this finale celebrates the absurdity of the internet’s most infamous joke-turned-movement.
Trainwreck is produced by RAW and BBH, with a stacked team of executive producers including Sheun Adelasoye De Nicola, Alexander Marengo, Tim Wardle, Casey Feldman, Erica Roberts, and William Swann. Each episode is crafted with cinematic storytelling and insider access to the moments that rocked headlines and social feeds alike.
Whether it’s a PR disaster, a political scandal, or a social media frenzy, Trainwreck pulls back the curtain on the chaos. Mark your calendars—this is one mess you won’t want to miss.
