https://twitter.com/HBO/status/884216877219586048
While the biopic fad may be fading thanks to the diminishing returns on the Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me, music fans will always flock in droves for a well put together documentary, and HBO has one on their hands with The Defiant Ones. Directed by Allen Hughes — who spoke at length with Uproxx this week — the doc details the rise to fame of both Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre in an epic four-part series. With histories as long and storied as the legendary producer and the Interscope founder, The Defiant Ones was always bound to be at least interesting and likely great, and after airing just one episode –all four are available to stream already on HBO Go — fans are already going crazy about the it online.
Many took to Twitter to voice their satisfaction, with the usual mix of witty tweets and hilarious and fitting gifs. While superstars like Eminem and The Rock showed their support with social media posts of their own, most just awed at the quality of the documentary, the incredible archival footage from decades ago and the general trip down memory lane as many old stories were unearthed or revisited for the first time in years. Check out the best reactions below.
https://twitter.com/amour_key98/status/884225640962154497
Pretty seamless transition from Dr Dre to goddam Springsteen. #TheDefiantOnes is going to be very very good
— KFC (@KFCBarstool) July 10, 2017
@HBO I will watch #TheDefiantOnes Over & Over & Over again.
— Amanda ❤🍸🍍🐘🕉 (@AJtibbs) July 10, 2017
Bruh… The D.O.C. scene. Wow. #TheDefiantOnes
— Wally Sparks (@djwallysparks) July 10, 2017
and then there was TRENT REZNOR. #TheDefiantOnes pic.twitter.com/fCymjtbTMx
— shevel kninevel (@blushnbashfuls) July 10, 2017
Incredible all this footage exists. No smartphones or social media. Imagine cameras following you at work decades ago. #TheDefiantOnes
— Todd Krevanchi (@krvanch) July 10, 2017
Shooketh that Nirvana is Dre's fav #TheDefiantOnes
— воm (@bomparkisbae) July 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/Kinah_KM3/status/884227683462377472
If you're trying to feel every feeling then I cannot recommend #TheDefiantOnes enough. It's SO good.
— Serita Fontanesi, MSW (@seritafonta) July 10, 2017
Welp, not even 30 minutes in and I already know I'm buying this series on iTunes. #TheDefiantOnes
— Mel Smith (@iamMelsmith) July 10, 2017
This is the most fascinating pic I've ever seen. JFK Jr playing flag football w Suge Knight at Jimmy Iovine's house. #TheDefiantOnes pic.twitter.com/zwrK6L5kyZ
— Steve Lacy (@StevenLacy) July 10, 2017
#TheDefiantOnes Prologue is the Apple buying Beats story. Not a Monster logo in sight. Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/ILxlqAuKPo
— KING CHRIS (@KINGCHRXS) July 10, 2017
3.2 BILLION!! Man… #TheDefiantOnes pic.twitter.com/PgGNSISKfa
— Ebony Rae | San Diego (@heyebonyrae) July 10, 2017