Netflix’s multi‑part series **OZZY** (streaming since July 2025) delves deeply into the life of John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne—a raw, intimate look at the man beyond the myth ([Aesplora – Where Legit Lives][1]). Across six hour‑long episodes, it traces his working‑class childhood in Aston, Birmingham; meteoric rise with Black Sabbath; solo career ups and downs; battles with addiction; and rise to reality‑TV fame on *The Osbournes.
Built on rare archival footage, home‑video snippets, and candid interviews, **OZZY** reveals unfiltered moments. Ozzy opens up about hitting rock bottom during his darkest periods—admitting in one voice‑over, “I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize myself… I was a monster” ([Aesplora – Where Legit Lives][1]). Sharon, Kelly, and Jack Osbourne appear frequently, offering personal insights and emotional support throughout the narrative .
The series showcases the highs and lows of his musical journey: from pioneering heavy metal with Sabbath, through an explosive solo career, to bumping into brushes with death and debilitating health issues—including Ozzy’s 2019 fall, multiple surgeries, and Parkinson’s diagnosis ([Aesplora – Where Legit Lives][2]). He openly states, “making music… saved me,” underscoring how creativity helped him survive .
Interwoven throughout are tributes from rock legends like James Hetfield, Dave Grohl, Slash, Rob Halford, Paul McCartney, and Post Malone—each shedding light on his artistic influence and enduring legacy .
A pivotal element of the series is Ozzy’s emotional preparation for his final show—*Back to the Beginning*—held on 5 July 2025 at Villa Park in Birmingham, where he performed seated due to Parkinson’s, marking his farewell with Black Sabbath.
OZZY** is more than a rock doc—it’s a human story of survival, reinvention, and the transformative power of music. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to his story, this is a stirring portrait of a complex legend prepared to face life’s final act.
