In a monumental moment for baseball fans, San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds has officially signed an $11.5 million deal with Netflix to create a 7-episode documentary series chronicling his incredible and controversial journey in Major League Baseball. Titled “BONDS: The Power, The Pressure, The Legacy,” the series will dive deep into the life, career, and legacy of one of the most polarizing and iconic figures in sports history.
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Barry Bonds, the all-time home run king with 762 career homers, spent the majority of his career with the San Francisco Giants and became the face of a franchise and an era. Now, Netflix is giving viewers exclusive access to never-before-seen footage, personal interviews, and untold stories from Bonds’ time as a Giant—both the highs of his record-breaking performances and the controversies that surrounded him.
The documentary will trace Bonds’ early life as the son of former MLB star Bobby Bonds, his rise through the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and his blockbuster move to San Francisco in 1993, where he would become the most feared hitter in the game. Each episode will tackle different chapters of his journey: from his MVP seasons, jaw-dropping slugging numbers, and playoff pursuits, to the scrutiny surrounding performance-enhancing substances and his ongoing battle for a place in the Hall of Fame.
Speaking about the project, Bonds said, “I’ve stayed quiet for a long time. But now, I’m ready to tell my story—my way. The game gave me everything, and I want people to see the man behind the stats, behind the headlines, behind the myth.”
This Netflix series isn’t just about baseball—it’s about fame, pressure, legacy, and the cost of greatness. With commentary from former teammates, coaches, opponents, journalists, and even rivals, the series promises an unfiltered look at how Bonds became both a legend and a lightning rod.
The Giants organization has expressed support for the project, calling it “a long-overdue deep dive into the most complex superstar the game has ever seen.” Fans across the country, especially in the Bay Area, have taken to social media to share their excitement, with many saying this could be the most compelling sports series Netflix has ever released.
Slated to premiere in mid-2026, “BONDS” is expected to spark renewed conversations about the Hall of Fame, steroid era, and what it truly means to be the greatest. Love him or criticize him, Barry Bonds changed the game forever—and now, the world will get to see the full picture.
For Giants fans and baseball purists alike, this series is not just entertainment—it’s history, drama, and redemption all wrapped into one legendary swing.