"Examine the intoxicating rise and catastrophic cocaine-trafficking downfall of Detroit's most infamous maverick automotive executive."
Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean delivers a razor-sharp postmortem of an automotive titan consumed by hubris. Blending rare archival materials with incisive insider commentary, the three-part Netflix docuseries traces how an industry visionary sacrificed his legacy for corporate survival. Rather than leaning on nostalgic mythmaking, it provides an uncompromising autopsy of DeLorean's meteoric ascent, devastating financial collapse, and shocking federal entrapment scandal.
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jul 30, 2021 | Making of a Maverick | |
| E2 | Jul 30, 2021 | Bombs, Bullets & Bullsh*t | |
| E3 | Jul 30, 2021 | Busted |
Production Type: Limited Series
Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean is a standalone Limited Series designed as a completed, finite historical narrative. This Netflix original production utilizes archival footage and new interviews to trace the trajectory of the automotive industry's most polarizing figure. Unlike ongoing documentary franchises, this series was conceptualized as a focused three-part investigation into the specific timeline of the DeLorean Motor Company collapse and the subsequent legal battles. The production scale reflects a comprehensive historical autopsy, intended to provide a definitive account rather than a recurring series.
The project was structured with a clear beginning, middle, and end, aligning with the chronological reality of John DeLorean's life and career. By framing the narrative around the rise of an icon and his dramatic fall from grace, the creators ensured that the story reached a natural conclusion that requires no further installments. Because the subject matter is bound by historical facts and the eventual bankruptcy of the DMC, the production was finalized as a closed-ended work of television history.