Netflix Expands Untold Series to the UK with Deep Dives into Jamie Vardy and Liverpools Miracle
The critically acclaimed sports documentary anthology Untold is officially crossing the Atlantic. Netflix has announced a new three part expansion titled Untold UK, shifting the series focus from American sports scandals to the grit and glory of English football. Starting this May, the streaming giant will roll out weekly installments that promise to pull back the curtain on some of the most iconic and polarizing figures in the modern game.
The journey kicks off on May 12 with the story of Jamie Vardy. His trajectory from a factory floor in Sheffield to a Premier League trophy is the stuff of genuine sporting legend. The documentary aims to go beyond the surface of Leicester Citys 5,000 to 1 title win, exploring Vardys transition from non league obscurity to becoming a record breaking international striker. With candid interviews from Vardy and his wife Rebekah, the film doesn’t just focus on the goals but also the intense media scrutiny and controversies that have followed the couple over the years.
Following the Vardy premiere, the series turns its lens toward a night that remains etched in the memory of every football fan: the 2005 Champions League final. Arriving on May 19, the second episode revisits Liverpools Miracle of Istanbul. While the comeback from three goals down against AC Milan is well documented, this film promises the definitive account of that night. It features new perspectives from the architects of that victory, including Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, alongside insights into the internal struggles and the unconventional management of Rafa Benitez that led to the trophy.
The trilogy concludes on May 26 with a profile of Vinnie Jones, the man who successfully bridged the gap between footballs most feared enforcer and a Hollywood tough guy. The documentary explores the notorious legacy of the Crazy Gang at Wimbledon and the fallout from the infamous 1992 soccer hard men video that nearly saw him banned from the sport. Through his own words, Jones recounts his journey from the building sites of Wealdstone to the hills of West Hollywood, offering a raw look at a career defined by defiance and survival. These three stories represent a significant move for Netflix as it continues to double down on high quality sports storytelling ahead of a busy summer of football.