A fresh documentary delving into the life and career of American gymnast Simone Biles has made its debut on Netflix, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the next instalments. The four-episode series premiered its first two episodes on the streaming giant on Wednesday, July 17, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The initial episodes centre around Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, covering her dramatic withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, her mental health journey, marriage, family life, and her relentless pursuit of success and glory.
The Netflix series has been lauded by many viewers and critics for its candid behind-the-scenes glimpse into her life, her decision to withdraw from the 2021 Olympics, insights into the 'twisties', and highlighting the toxic environment endured by female gymnasts.
Several viewers admitted to shedding tears as Simone openly discussed her mental health struggles and the scandal involving disgraced USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.
With the series quickly becoming one of Netflix's most popular offerings in July, here's what we know about when the next part will be available on Netflix, reports the Mirror.
When will part 2 of Simone Biles Rising be released?
Netflix has yet to confirm a release date for Part 2, only revealing that it will be released this autumn.
The upcoming episodes are expected to focus on Simone as she gears up for the Paris Olympics, capturing her performances and emotions during what promises to be a challenging time for the record-breaking athlete.
What is Simone Biles Rising about?
The series centres around the phenomenal gymnast, Simone Biles, who has bagged 37 medals at the Olympics and World Championships. At 27, Simone has several routines named after her and is widely anticipated to continue her winning streak at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Netflix's official synopsis of Simone Biles Rising reads: "Simone Biles has unfinished business. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she was one of the biggest stories leading into the Games."
"But in sport, as in life, competitions do not always go as planned. And for Simone, the world had a front row seat as her private struggle with mental health exploded on the international stage forcing her to withdraw from the competition."
"Since then, Simone has put in the hard work: facing the difficult traumas of her past, learning to manage her mental health, embracing her journey, and in the process, rebuilding her gymnastics from the ground up."
"Her courage to soar knows no bounds as this summer she plans to return to the Olympic stage once again to do what she's always done be the best Simone that she can be. Because through it all, Simone still rises."
