Danny Dyer's two-part documentary How to Be a Man has been added to Netflix as of Friday, July 3, offering viewers a thoughtful exploration of modern masculinity. Originally aired on Channel 4 in 2024, the series sees the actor travel across the UK to examine the contentious subject of what it means to be male in contemporary Britain.
Danny Dyer's Busy Year
The former EastEnders star has had a hectic 2026. He currently appears in the latest season of Rivals on Disney+, playing Freddie Jones—a role that earned him his first BAFTA award in 2025. The show, based on Dame Jilly Cooper's novel, has been renewed for a third season. Viewers have praised his on-screen romance with Katherine Parkinson's Lizzie Vereker.
Earlier this year, Dyer and his daughter Dani launched The Dyers' Caravan Park on Sky One. The six-part series followed their efforts to transform Priory Hill in Leysdown into a family-friendly destination, reviving the British holiday tradition. The show has been renewed for a second season.
Exploring Modern Masculinity
In How to Be a Man, Dyer questions whether men have lost their sense of identity as traditional gender roles fade. Known for his tough exterior, he has also shown vulnerability, such as when he broke down in tears during an appearance on ITV's The Assembly after a performance of Primal Scream's 'Movin' On Up'.
The topic of male masculinity has gained attention due to influencers like Andrew Tate. Louis Theroux also explored the subject in his first Netflix documentary.
Viewer Reactions
Viewers have shared positive reviews on social media. @PaoloIskandar64 called it 'a brilliant 2 part documentary' that 'got me thinking about myself', praising Dyer as 'a great communicator'. @BronwynComEd recommended it 'for any young man trying to navigate their way through today's tricky society'. @_barto1 described it as 'top level TV', while @chesterhealth highlighted it as 'really good programme' for men's mental health.
Dyer also co-hosts the ITV quiz show Nobody's Fool with Rivals co-star Emily Atack, and starred in the action film One Last Deal released in March 2026, following his comedy Marching Powder.
