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‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Thrills Netflix With 17 Million Views in 5 Days
Netflix’s “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” a docuseries that revisits the King of Pop’s 2005 trial, debuted at the top of the TV charts with 17.8 million views in its first five days. The three-part series premiered on June 3 and features interviews with key people who were inside the courtroom — where Jackson was acquitted […]
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According to Variety’s source item, ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Thrills Netflix With 17 Million Views in 5 Days, Netflix’s “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” a docuseries that revisits the King of Pop’s 2005 trial, debuted at the top of the TV charts with 17.8 million views in its first five days. The three-part series premiered on June 3 and features interviews with key people who were inside the courtroom — where Jackson was acquitted […]
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- ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Thrills Netflix With 17 Million Views in 5 DaysVariety - 2026-06-09T19:28:17+00:00
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