How to Watch TYSON on Netflix: Episode Guide, Runtime and How to Stream It With DIRECTV
TYSON, a four-part documentary series about former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, premiered on Netflix on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with all four episodes released at once. It runs about 4 hours and 23 minutes in total, it's rated TV-MA, and it streams only on Netflix.
Directed by Floyd Russ, the series follows Tyson from his childhood in Brooklyn to the heavyweight title, prison, the Holyfield fights and his 2024 return to the ring, with Tyson himself as the main interview. Here's the episode guide, what each Netflix plan costs and how to watch it with DIRECTV, as of October 13, 2026.
TYSON at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (all four episodes) |
| Where to watch | Netflix only |
| Format | Limited documentary series, four episodes |
| Total runtime | About 4 hours 23 minutes (60 to 73 minutes per episode) |
| Rating | TV-MA |
| Director | Floyd Russ |
| Executive producers include | Bill Simmons, Jim Gray and Floyd Russ |
| Audio | English (original), Spanish (Latin America), French and German, with audio description in each |
| Downloads | Available to download in the Netflix app |
TYSON episode guide
| Episode | Runtime | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Power | 1 hr 4 min | Tyson's arrests by age 13 and the meeting with trainer Cus D'Amato that changed his life |
| 2. Greed | 1 hr | Life at the top after a historic win, then a turbulent marriage, a promoter he came to distrust and the vices that threw him off his game |
| 3. Trust | 1 hr 6 min | His push to win back the title after his first loss, and the criminal conviction and prison sentence that stopped it |
| 4. Human | 1 hr 13 min | Life after the "Bite Fight," and Tyson's retirement, reinvention and recovery |
Episode titles and runtimes are from Netflix's listing as of October 13, 2026.
What the series covers
TYSON is told in order, starting in Brownsville, Brooklyn, where Tyson grew up robbing other kids and landed in a juvenile detention center. A coach there, Bobby Stewart, introduced him to Cus D'Amato, who trained him until D'Amato's death in 1985. Tyson won the heavyweight title at 20, the youngest heavyweight champion in history, and reigned as undisputed champion from 1987 to 1990.
The later episodes cover his marriage to actor Robin Givens, his 1992 rape conviction and prison term (Tyson still denies the assault), the 1997 rematch in which he bit Evander Holyfield's ear, the death of his 4-year-old daughter Exodus, his drug use and recovery, and his 2024 fight against Jake Paul at age 58, which Netflix calls the most-streamed live sporting event of all time.
Besides Tyson, the series interviews former opponents Lennox Lewis and James "Buster" Douglas, his former manager Rory Holloway, childhood friends, his children and commentator Van Lathan. President Donald Trump also appears to defend him. Robin Givens and Desiree Washington, the woman Tyson was convicted of raping, don't appear; Givens declined an interview request.
A note on content
TYSON is rated TV-MA. It includes discussion of sexual assault, domestic abuse allegations and drug use, and some episodes end with a disclaimer and a link to resources for survivors of sexual violence. It isn't a good pick for younger viewers.
What critics are saying
Early reviews from the premiere day are mixed to negative. The Hollywood Reporter called the series "familiar and visually uninspired, yet still sporadically captivating," and said Tyson controls how far each conversation goes. The Guardian was much harsher, calling it "deeply icky" and one-sided, especially on the abuse allegations and his conviction. Both singled out the Trump interview.
How to watch TYSON on Netflix
You need a Netflix membership. Here's what each Netflix plan costs in the U.S., as of October 13, 2026:
| Netflix plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard with ads | $8.99/mo | Ads, 1080p, 2 screens at once, downloads on 2 devices; most of the catalog (a lock icon marks titles that aren't included) |
| Standard | $19.99/mo | No ads, 1080p, 2 screens at once, downloads on 2 devices |
| Premium | $26.99/mo | No ads, 4K Ultra HD and HDR, 4 screens at once, downloads on 6 devices, Netflix spatial audio |
Prices are before taxes. Netflix bills monthly and has no annual plans. Open the Netflix app, search "TYSON," and pick episode 1, or use the download button to save episodes for a flight.
Watching TYSON with DIRECTV
TYSON isn't on a DIRECTV channel, and it won't air on TV. It's a Netflix exclusive, so you watch it in the Netflix app. DIRECTV makes that easy in three ways:
| DIRECTV option | How it works |
|---|---|
| Netflix on your DIRECTV bill | DIRECTV customers can add Netflix Standard with ads ($8.99), Standard ($19.99) or Premium ($26.99) to their DIRECTV bill, or link an existing Netflix account |
| DIRECTV Gemini device | Netflix comes preloaded under Featured Apps, so it sits next to your live channels |
| Genre Pack + Gemini offer | New customers who choose any Genre Pack and lease a Gemini device ($10/mo) get 12 months of Netflix Standard with ads at no extra cost |
Our guide to getting Netflix free with DIRECTV walks through the Genre Pack offer, the fine print and what you pay after the free year. If you're only signing up to binge TYSON, our guide to canceling Netflix shows how to stop the bill afterward.
Want Netflix and live TV on one bill? Call 1-855-690-9884 or check DIRECTV availability at your address.
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Frequently asked questions
When did TYSON come out on Netflix?
TYSON premiered on Netflix on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with all four episodes released at once.
How many episodes is TYSON, and how long is it?
There are four episodes: Power, Greed, Trust and Human. Each runs between 60 and 73 minutes, for about 4 hours and 23 minutes in total.
Is TYSON on DIRECTV?
Not as a channel. TYSON streams only on Netflix. DIRECTV customers can watch it in the Netflix app, including on a DIRECTV Gemini device, and can add Netflix to their DIRECTV bill.
Who made the TYSON documentary?
Floyd Russ directed it. The executive producers include Bill Simmons, Jim Gray and Russ, and Mike Tyson is the main interview.
Is TYSON OK for kids?
No. It's rated TV-MA and covers sexual assault, domestic abuse allegations and drug use.
Will there be a TYSON season 2?
Netflix lists TYSON as a limited series, so a second season isn't planned.
Questions about adding Netflix to DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Episode details come from Netflix's listing and Netflix Tudum. Netflix plan prices and DIRECTV offers are set by Netflix and DIRECTV and may change; offers have eligibility rules and vary by address. Netflix, TYSON, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.