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S Club fans, get ready to party like it’s 1999 all over again, because Netflix could soon be bringing it all back in the form of a brand-new documentary and a revival of the group’s classic TV shows.
Jon Lee, one-seventh of the beloved pop group, has revealed that talks are underway between the band’s record company and the streaming giant to create a tell-all programme chronicling S Club’s glittering rise, heartbreaking struggles, and enduring legacy.
Speaking ahead of his upcoming appearance on E4’s Celebs Go Dating on August 11, Jon said:
“The record company own the rights to all the TV shows and our music catalogue and they’re talking to Netflix, which will be great. We’re also talking to them about doing our own documentary as well. Just for us.”
For those who grew up with Don’t Stop Movin’, Reach, and Never Had a Dream Come True as the soundtrack to their teenage years, this news is set to ignite a serious wave of nostalgia. Netflix’s involvement could also see S Club’s much-loved TV series, including Miami 7 and L.A. 7, made available for streaming for the first time in years.
Miami 7 saw S Club fix up a hotel at a seaside resort Credit: BBC
But Jon is quick to stress that while the documentary will explore the band’s more difficult moments, it’s important to celebrate the joy they brought to millions.
“If you pooh-pooh everything, fans are like, ‘That’s a part of my childhood gone.’ People don’t like it when you moan. They think, ‘I would have swapped with you in a heartbeat’.”
That balance of light and shade will be crucial to the programme’s appeal. S Club’s journey wasn’t without its challenges, from gruelling touring schedules and personal struggles, to the heartbreaking loss of bandmate Paul Cattermole in 2023. But at its heart, the band’s story is one of resilience, friendship, and a bond with their fans that has stood the test of time.
If the deal goes ahead, Netflix could be the perfect platform to reintroduce S Club to a whole new generation, while giving long-time fans the chance to relive the magic of their music and television adventures.
It would also continue a wave of nostalgic music documentaries that have found massive audiences on streaming platforms, from Take That: This Life to Wham! and Robbie Williams.
For now, nothing is set in stone, but Jon’s comments will undoubtedly have S Clubbers everywhere dusting off their platform trainers, fluorescent tops, and fond memories of simpler times. After all, as the band themselves would say: There ain’t no party like an S Club party.
