Dark Side of the Ring

If you want a documentary that respects its subject, Dark Side of the Ring is available in the US on Philo and Vice TV , and in the UK on Sky Go and ITVX Premium right now. Every one of its 7 seasons holds up. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Rigorous in a way documentary storytelling does not always commit to. Start it on Philo whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Dark Side of the Ring keeps coming up in conversation. What makes Dark Side of the Ring work is a willingness to sit with complexity instead of resolving it neatly. Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling. Christopher Keith Irvine brings credibility that the subject matter deserves. The series ran for 7 seasons (2019–2026), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. Documentary work at this level requires access that is hard to get and storytelling that does justice to it — Dark Side of the Ring has both. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want their entertainment to leave them with something, Dark Side of the Ring delivers on both counts. Fans of Mr. McMahon will recognise the sensibility here immediately. 7 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. The access the production gets is remarkable, and the storytelling does full justice to it. Worth watching in order, from the beginning.

Dark Side of the Ring is currently airing new episodes, created by Jason Eisener and Evan Husney — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.