The 2-part HBO documentary reintroduces Paul Reubens to viewers who only knew him as Pee-wee Herman.

Paul Reubens spent years masked by his famous alter ego, hiding his private life from public view. Now, a new documentary sees the star – who died in 2023 – discuss his sexuality and his very public scandals for the first time.

Watching Wolf and Reubens push and pull their way through the impact of this wildly talented and complicated man makes for rich, rewarding television.

When filmmaker Matt Wolf begin conversations with Paul Reubens about a documentary – one that included his alter ego Pee-wee Herman – “it was clear there could be a power struggle.”

Also on TV this week, a new season of Nine Perfect Strangers premieres on Hulu, and new episodes of Couples Therapy debut on Paramount+ with Showtime.