Netflix's Who Killed The Montreal Expos Needed One Change To Be An All-Star Documentary
A minor adjustment could have elevated the documentary significantly. Recently, Netflix has offered some incredible sports documentaries, such as the revealing The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox and the captivating Quarterback docuseries, among many others. I've spent hours immersed in these compelling stories.
With that in mind, you'd think I would be thrilled about the new Netflix original, Who Killed the Montreal Expos?, which released in 2025 just before the World Series. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.
Jean-François Poisson’s detailed exploration of the Montreal Expos—their victorious moments and slow decline—is engaging. However, one significant change could have transformed the film into an all-star documentary. Unlike the franchise’s fate, this change might have saved the documentary in my view.
A Comprehensive Chronicle of the Montreal Expos
Before being overly critical, credit is due to Poisson and his team for covering nearly 40 years of the Expos’ history—the highs, the lows, and everything in between—in just over 90 minutes. The documentary:
- Touches on every key aspect of the team’s journey
- Explains the Expos’ role in Montreal, Quebec, and Canadian sports culture
- Offers a heartfelt portrait of the team and the players who became like family
Missed Opportunity for Depth
Despite its strengths, this film really should have been a multi-part documentary to fully capture the complexity and significance of the Expos’ story.
“I think there is one major change that would have made this an all-star documentary. Unlike the franchise the documentary chronicles, this one thing could have saved the documentary in my eyes.”
This critique highlights the need for more depth and space to explore the team's legacy thoroughly.
Author’s Summary
This documentary offers a touching and concise look at the Montreal Expos’ history but would have benefited greatly from a multi-part format to deepen its impact.