Senna (2024)
TV series · Drama
Stream itif you want a high-octane, emotional biopic that balances trackside intensity with a deeply personal character study.
A sweeping and visceral tribute to a racing icon that builds toward an inevitable, crushing conclusion known to history. It is an intense, high-speed drama that will leave even non-racing fans reaching for the tissues by the final lap.
What it is about
Fascinated by cars since childhood, Brazilian racer Ayrton Senna became a sports legend — until tragedy struck, changing Formula 1 forever.
Trailer
What Senna is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
The series moves with a frantic, engine-revving energy that mirrors the high-stakes world of Formula 1. It alternates between the claustrophobic tension of the cockpit and the sun-drenched, pressured atmosphere of Senna's personal life in Brazil and Europe. The pacing is relentless, reflecting the brief but explosive career of a man who lived at the limit.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is essential for sports enthusiasts and those who appreciate biopics about complex, driven geniuses. It will appeal to viewers who enjoy seeing the cost of greatness and the politics behind elite competition. However, those looking for a light-hearted watch should steer clear; the tone is consistently heavy and builds towards a historical tragedy that feels unavoidable from the first episode.
The right evening for it
It suits a weekend binge when you are prepared for a visceral emotional journey. Best watched on a large screen to capture the scale and cinematic roar of the racing sequences.
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Teaser
Teaser · Official Teaser [Subtitled]
How Senna leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel wrung out and profoundly moved, carrying the weight of a monumental legacy and the haunting sense of a life cut short in its prime.
Stills
Images from TMDB.
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More clips
Behind the Scenes · Making the Cars [Subtitled]
Behind the Scenes · Behind the Scenes [Subtitled]
Senna soundtrack
Music by Lucas Marcier, Rogério da Costa Jr. and Fabiano Krieger
Questions people ask
- Is Senna a tearjerker series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tearjerker. A sweeping and visceral tribute to a racing icon that builds toward an inevitable, crushing conclusion known to history. It is an intense, high-speed drama that will leave even non-racing fans reaching for the tissues by the final lap.
- How many seasons of Senna are there?
- 1 season and 6 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch Senna in the UK?
- In the UK, Senna is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for Senna?
- The music for Senna is by Lucas Marcier, Rogério da Costa Jr. and Fabiano Krieger.
- Is Senna worth watching?
- Stream it: if you want a high-octane, emotional biopic that balances trackside intensity with a deeply personal character study. IMDb users rate it 8.2 out of 10 from 20,108 votes and TMDB users 8.1.
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