' Sunderland : 'Til I Die' proved a huge hit for Netflix that brought the Wearside club to the attention of a worldwide audience - but had things turned out differently, it might never have seen the light of day.
Millions of people tuned into the documentary's two series which were released on the popular streaming service in 2018 and 2020.
The fly-on-the-wall show documented the Black Cats' relegation from the Championship and their unsuccessful bid for an immediate return. It made unexpected stars of not only the management and players but colourful characters such as ex-CEO Martin Bain and former executive director Charlie Methven.
