Netflix is about to release another bombshell docuseries, Depp v Heard. The streamer will again put Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in the spotlight a year after their much-talked-about trial ended. After the world watched the former Hollywood power couple go on court, fans can now see an in-depth exploration of how their face-off went inside the Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom and beyond.
Dubbed the “first trial by TikTok,” Depp and Heard’s proceedings became a hot topic when it began in April 2022. People around the world tried to get involved in their issues, and you could even find their faces everywhere—from social media news feeds to gossip magazines and more. As Netflix is about to explore the defamation case between the two, it will also investigate how the media and public perception play a major role in this court battle. Here is everything you need to know.
What is Depp v Heard about?
Depp v Heard is a new limited series from director Emma Cooper. It will feature the trial between the two Hollywood stars, who got married in 2015 and divorced in 2017, delved by public opinion that slowly tries to bend the real story.
For the first time, fans are about to see Depp and Heard’s side-by-side testimony based on the 200 hours of live-streamed trial coverage. It will also feature different news about the case and the number of comments on TikTok and Twitter by netizens.
Aside from the case, the three-part series will reveal social media’s role in the trial, trying to answer how the talks happening outside the courtroom may have influenced the ruling. You can read the Depp v Head synopsis below:
Showing both testimonies side-by-side for the first time, this series explores the trial that set Hollywood ablaze and the online fallout that ensued.
Does Depp v Heard have a trailer?
Netflix dropped a trailer for Depp v Heard on July 27, 2023, giving a glimpse of the familiar scene that grappled the world when the trial began. The Pirates of the Caribbean star could be heard saying, “Ms. Heard accused me of abuse,” while his ex-wife stated her “ex-husband is suing me.”
From there, several dramatic scenes are unveiled, from the revelations to accusations. The comments from the two parties’ legal teams and commentaries from social media influencers and creators who try to get involved are also revealed. You can check the trailer below:
What is Depp v Heard release time?
Netflix will officially release Depp v Heard on Wednesday, August 16, at 12 AM PT/ 3 AM EST. However, the release time varies depending on the region. You can check the other release times below:
United States (PDT) - 12:00 AM
United States (EDT) - 03:00 AM
Canada - 3:00 AM (Toronto), 12:00 AM (Vancouver)
Brazil (Rio De Janiero) - 4:00 AM
United Kingdom (GMT) - 8:00 AM
Europe (Central European Summer Time) - 9:00 AM
Europe (Eastern European Summer Time) - 10:00 AM
Australia - 3:00 PM (Perth), 5:00 PM (Sydney)
New Zealand (Auckland) - 7:00 PM
Indonesia (Jakarta) - 2:00 PM
Philippines (Manila) - 3:00 PM
Hong Kong - 3:00 PM
Singapore - 3:00 PM
Japan (Tokyo) - 4:00 PM
South Africa (Cape Town, Central Africa Time) - 9:00 AM
India (New Delhi) - 12:30 PM
Netflix’s Depp v Heard will surely revive the talks about Depp and Heard’s renowned defamation case again. However, the series is expected to bring the trial to a new light with the involvement of social media in it, which may give the viewers a different perspective.
