Famous Last Words (TV series)
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by Mikael Bertelsen
| Famous Last Words | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Based on | Det sidste ord by Mikael Bertelsen |
| Directed by | Ivan Dudynsky |
| Presented by | Brad Falchuk |
| Music by | Michael Gatt |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
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| Running time | 50–55 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | October 3, 2025 – present |
Famous Last Words is an American television documentary series produced for Netflix. It is based on the Danish series Det sidste ord (Danish for 'The Last Word') from TV2. It is hosted by Brad Falchuk, who produces it along with Mikkel Bondesen.[1][2] First announced in July 2024 when Netflix acquired the rights to the format, the show consists of an interview with a notable figure, expressly published only posthumously, allowing the interviewee to tell their own message after their death.[3][1][4]
The show consists of an interview with subjects regarding their "recent" deaths, with only those two people present, creating an open and intimate atmosphere.[5][6] Cameras are operated remotely, and recording personnel can't hear the interview. Only a very small number of people know who has participated before the episode is announced.[1] Each episode lasts an hour, edited from approximately four hours of recorded material.[1] Towards the end of the interview, the host leaves the set and allows the interviewee to close the episode with their final words to the audience.[7] The complete recordings of the interviews are stored at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.[1]
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