Michael Jackson: The Verdict
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 3, 2026
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6

Critic Reviews

  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Aramide Tinubu
    Jun 3, 2026
    80
    The series does an expert job unpacking the ins and outs of the three-month-long trial. .... What’s most significant is Green’s ability to showcase how the trial wasn’t going to be “fair” on either side.
  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Sam Adams
    Jun 5, 2026
    70
    There’s not much, if anything, new in director Nick Green’s two-and-a-half-hour series. .... But The Verdict walks viewers through the tangle of Jackson’s court case with a steady hand and clear eyes, making it essential viewing for anyone who’s curious about what Michael left out.