The summer lineup on Netflix is loaded with thrilling releases that will keep you on the edge of your seats. After a brief dry spell in the documentary department, Netflix is back with another round of chaos with the Trainwreck
anthology that will revisit events that went wrong in recent history. From the Astroworld tragedy to the political scandals, Netflix is diving headfirst into the world of complex real-life stories. Netflix’s latest addition to this series, Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,
is a raw and unfiltered political documentary that is stranger than fiction in every sense.
The documentary is equal parts messy and wild story of a real-life politician. Here is all you need to know about the upcoming political documentary.
The wild story: Mayor of Mayhem is a scandalous ride
After winning the 2010 Toronto mayoral election, Rob Ford’s journey as a mayor was tumultuous. Rob Ford stunned everyone with an unexpected victory, despite being mocked by the media and dismissed as a joke by other politicians. Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem
focuses on the aftermath of an infamous video of him smoking crack that sparked his downfall. Scandals after scandals plagued his time in office in the 2010s.
The documentary takes us through a period in time before social media ruled the news cycle. Yet, his infamous video spread like wildfire. Here is how the documentary captivates the audience right into the chaos!
Cast spotlight: Mayor of Mayhem features people who were behind the scenes during the controversy
Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem
features a compelling lineup of real figures who played key characters during the tenure of Mayor Rob Ford. The documentary uses archival footage and interviews to build a narrative surrounding the scandal and what led to the downfall of Rob Ford. It features Doug Ford, Ron’s brother, journalists, officials, and former staff to paint the political chaos.
Rob Ford’s political career was marred by scandal, addiction, and chaos. Netflix is finally bringing the chaos to your screen with Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem
. Here is all you need to know about its release.
Mark your Calendars: Mayor of Mayhem drops in a few hours
Through several footage of Rob Ford and his interviews, the documentary is an engrossing watch. You can watch it on Netflix in a few hours, as it releases on June 17th, 2025, at midnight.
Coming to Netflix June 17th, Trainwreck: The Mayor of Mayhem.
Rob Ford scandalised Canadian politics as the brash yet beloved mayor of Toronto — until an infamous video of him smoking crack sparked his downfall. pic.twitter.com/dCeZfNTn4f
— RAW (@RawTVLtd) May 21, 2025
Every bit of the Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem
is real. The documentary is messy, outrageous, just like the other Trainwreck
anthologies on Netflix,
and recounts the political downfall of a politician when he became a spectacle for the media. As Rob Ford bears the brunt of his addiction, fans who enjoy political documentaries are in for a wild ride.
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