Overview

• The first four episodes of Building the Band premiered on July 9 after Netflix secured Payne’s family blessing for a posthumous release.
• The opening installment is dedicated to Payne, featuring an on-screen tribute and remarks from host AJ McLean.
• McLean revealed he keeps a recording of his final conversation with Payne as a meaningful reminder of their friendship.
• Liam Payne’s sisters, Ruth Gibbins and Nicole, said watching the show has helped them feel closer to him after his death.
• Netflix will roll out episodes 5–7 on July 16 and episodes 8–10 on July 23 as the competition narrows from six bands to one.