Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming documentary series chronicling the rise, fall, and reinvention of iconic British boy band Take That. Titled around the band’s shared ethos — “Nothing beats being in a band” — the three-part limited series is set to premiere globally on January 27. The trailer opens with lead singer and songwriter Gary Barlow reflecting on the unique bond formed within the group. “There’s a strength… there’s a buzz,” he says in voiceover, as archival footage shows the band preparing backstage before performances during their peak years.
A behind-the-scenes look at pop superstardom
The series promises an in-depth exploration of Take That’s journey from early ambition to global fame in the 1990s. Alongside Barlow, the documentary features band members Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Jason Orange, and breakout star Robbie Williams. At their commercial peak, Take That dominated the U.K. charts, scoring 17 top-five singles, including five No. 1 hits. The series revisits that era through rare archival footage and newly recorded interviews, offering fans a candid look at the pressures of fame and the intense dynamics within the group.
“We felt like kings of the world,” one member says in the trailer, while others acknowledge that nothing could have prepared them for the scale of their success.
Tensions, breakups, and reunions
The documentary also tackles the more turbulent chapters of the band’s history. Williams famously left the group in 1995, a year before Take That initially split. The emotional and professional impact of that departure is explored alongside the band’s eventual reunion in 2005 as a four-piece.
Following their comeback, Take That released successful albums including Beautiful World (2006) and The Circus (2008). Williams rejoined the group in 2010 for Progress before exiting again, while Orange later stepped away, leaving the band as a trio for the first time. According to reports, all five members participated in the Netflix series, including Williams, making it one of the most comprehensive accounts of the group’s 35-year history.
Humor, honesty, and unheard stories
Despite revisiting difficult moments, the trailer emphasizes humor and camaraderie. It closes with Williams, wearing a shiny silver helmet, joking to the camera, “We all kissed before the show… in a butch way,” underscoring the mix of levity and vulnerability that defines the series’ tone. Netflix describes the project as a definitive portrait of brotherhood, ambition, and resilience — charting how a band navigated superstardom, internal conflict, and multiple reinventions.
What’s next for Take That
The documentary arrives as Take That prepare to return to the stage. The group is set to launch The Circus Live tour next summer, kicking off on May 29 at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, U.K. For longtime fans and new viewers alike, the Netflix series offers a rare, unfiltered look at one of Britain’s most successful pop acts — and the enduring bonds that kept them coming back together.
