Netflix Greenlights 16-Part Epic Series on the Life and Legacy of Ozzy Osbourne — “The Prince of Darkness Rises Again
The world stopped for a moment today as Netflix officially announced what may become its most ambitious and emotionally charged music biopic to date a 16-part limited series chronicling the extraordinary, chaotic, and deeply human life of Ozzy Osbourne, famously known as The Prince of Darkness.
Titled “The Prince of Darkness Rises Again,” the series is set to dive deep into the journey of one of rock’s most iconic figures from the smoky pubs of Birmingham, where a young John Michael Osbourne first discovered his voice, to the dizzying heights of global superstardom as the frontman of Black Sabbath and beyond.
But this is not just a story of fame and excess. Netflix promises an unflinching portrait of the man behind the myth a tale of madness, love, addiction, and redemption, told through an intimate and cinematic lens.
> “Sixteen chapters. One soul. A journey from madness to meaning.” Official Series Taglin
The series will be executive produced and directed by Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s wife and lifelong partner in both chaos and triumph. Sharon’s involvement ensures a personal and deeply emotional tone one that blends the wild energy of rock ‘n’ roll with the raw vulnerability of family life.
According to early production notes, the show will weave together rare archival footage, dramatic reenactments, and never-before-seen family videos, offering fans unprecedented access to private moments from inside the Osbourne household.
Sharon described the project as “a love letter to the man behind the madness to the boy from Birmingham who survived everything and still laughs through it all.”
🎸 Inside the Madness
Each episode will explore a different era of Ozzy’s extraordinary journey from his troubled youth and rise with Black Sabbath, to his legendary solo career, public controversies, near-death experiences, and the enduring power of his music.
Sources close to the production describe the tone as “Shakespearean in scope, punk in spirit, and deeply human at heart.”
Early footage reportedly includes emotional commentary from Ozzy himself, reflecting on the meaning of fame, fatherhood, and mortality with moments that are both heartbreaking and darkly funny, true to the Osbourne legacy.
📺 A Global Event in the Making
With Netflix betting big on long-form biopics, “The Prince of Darkness Rises Again” stands out as a bold artistic experiment a 16-part odyssey that promises to blend rock history, cinematic storytelling, and raw emotional truth.
The first teaser trailer, released alongside Sharon Osbourne’s tearful announcement, has already sent waves across social media. Fans from every corner of the world are calling it a “cultural resurrection” of one of music’s most enduring icons.
💬 Sharon’s Message to Fans
> “Ozzy has lived a thousand lives some of them beautiful, some terrifying, all unforgettable.
This series is our chance to tell the truth not the myth, but the man.” Sharon Osbourne
⚡ Coming Soon
Production is already underway, with filming expected to span multiple locations across Birmingham, Los Angeles, and London.
No release date has been confirmed yet, but Netflix insiders hint that the series could premiere as early as late 2026.
Until then, the world waits because once again, The Prince of Darkness rises.
