Netflix's latest documentary, "Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly," which chronicles Rachael Gunn's controversial six-minute breaking performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been met with a largely negative reaction from viewers.
Since its release, the documentary has been widely mocked on social media platforms, with many users describing Gunn as "delusional" and questioning the necessity of the film. Some viewers expressed such strong dissatisfaction that they threatened to cancel their Netflix subscriptions.
The film revisits Gunn's Olympic appearance, the subsequent viral memes, and the online criticism she endured. However, many commenting online were unimpressed. One user on X described the documentary as "Netflix Documentary or Tragic Comedy? The delusion is great in this one. She's back for another round of public humiliation." Another commenter stated, "Clearly lacking in self-reflection. Raygun only has herself to blame for going down in history in such a laughable manner."
Some viewers found the documentary difficult to watch, with comments such as "This Raygun doco on Netflix is awful" and "The Netflix documentary on Raygun is finishing me!" emerging online. Another user expressed bewilderment, writing, "Watching the Raygun doc. This human being PERPLEXES me. She just refuses to stay safely out of the public eye."
Further criticism focused on the perceived lack of self-awareness from Gunn. "Watching Raygun Untold on Netflix... I seriously can't tell if this is a real show or a satire/mockumentary show! She can't be real, this has to be a skit?" one user commented, echoing sentiments that the film felt like a "masterclass in cultural cringe."
Beyond criticism of Gunn herself, some viewers also expressed disapproval of Netflix's decision to broadcast the special. "Yeah nah.. I ain't giving you s**t when you make TV shows for a deadset blow-hard like that Raygun," one person posted alongside a screenshot of their subscription cancellation.
Criticism also extended to Gunn's husband and coach, Samuel Free. One viewer described him as looking like an "'80s porn star" and questioned the couple's decision to "drag this debacle out of the memory hole," adding, "She's even more unlikeable than before."
However, not all reactions were negative. A few viewers found the documentary insightful. "Just watched the Raygun doc on Netflix - takeaway is that she comes across as a high-class person while all her critics seem bitter and annoying," one user wrote. Another offered a more sympathetic view, stating, "It was very insightful and a cautionary tale re: guarding your professional reputation carefully. I really felt for her going through this - must have been awful. Her family are wonderful and I hope she can turn everything around."
The documentary delves into Gunn's relationship with Free, whom she met in 2008. The film also addresses accusations that Gunn and Free somehow cheated their way into the Olympic competition, with Gunn's fellow B-girls rejecting these claims within the documentary.