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Juan Gabriel Netflix Docuseries Becomes No. 1 in Mexico, Cracks Global Top 10

Built from the singer’s private archive, the series is drawing acclaim alongside questions over legacy curation.

Overview

  • One week after premiering on October 30, 2025, the four-part Juan Gabriel: Debo, puedo y quiero ranks No. 1 in Mexico and No. 6 globally among non‑English series.
  • The show logged 1.8 million views and 7.4 million hours watched in seven days and remains in the series Top 10 across 14 Latin American countries.
  • Directed by María José Cuevas and produced by Laura Woldenberg and Ivonne Gutiérrez, the project mines thousands of personal items, including home videos, photos and extensive audio.
  • Reviews highlight an intimate, craft-focused portrait that addresses adversity without centering gossip, including a measured treatment of long-scrutinized personal topics.
  • A viral human-interest thread identified a fan in archival concert footage — now a Mexicali teacher — while ex‑manager Silvia Urquidi alleges the film favors heir Iván’s narrative.