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| Netflix | Release Date: May 29, 2026 |
Summary:
The four-part Rafael Nadal documentary series features never-before-seen archival footage of the tennis pro's life as well as interviews with Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and John McEnroe.
Genre(s):
Sports, Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary
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Positive:
4
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
Jun 8, 2026
Season 1 Review:
In his on-camera interview with Heinzerling, Nadal comes across as reticent and a bit bland. But if he doesn’t exactly have the most riveting personality, his fervent commitment to the game of tennis, seemingly to the exclusion of almost all else, makes him fascinating as a case study for ambition and monomania. .... It’s Uncle Toni who is, perhaps, the most fascinating and, honestly, bloodcurdling character we encounter in “Rafa.”
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May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
The Playlist
Jun 4, 2026
The Telegraph
May 29, 2026
Season 1 Review:
A great sportsman retiring gracefully, at the right time, rarely makes for the most thrilling story. Asif Kapadia had this problem with his 2024 film Federer: Twelve Final Days, which is a worthwhile if dry closing chapter. The team behind four-part documentary Rafa (Netflix) have the same problem.
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Air Date: May 29, 2026
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