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Netflix’s ‘Take That’ Documentary Reveals the Band’s Turmoil and Reinvention

Released January 27 on Netflix, the three-part series reframes the group’s legacy through previously unseen footage plus fresh testimony from the current trio.

Overview

  • The miniseries blends 35 years of archival and unreleased material with new interviews from Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald.
  • Robbie Williams and Jason Orange appear only via archival interviews, with Williams recounting severe alcohol addiction during his years in the group.
  • Gary Barlow acknowledges long-standing jealousy toward Williams, offering a candid look at their rivalry and its impact on their careers.
  • Howard Donald reveals he contemplated suicide after the 1996 breakup, underscoring the mental health toll of the band’s rise and collapse.
  • Take That continue as a trio with 2026 concerts planned, while Williams focuses on his solo album Britpop and Orange remains out of public view.