Whenever you think of Green Bay Packers’ legendary QB Brett Favre, you are bound to remember his impact on the field. Having led the NFL in numerous records, Favre is often hailed as a hero. But Netflix’s Untold docuseries, which has never shied away from controversial storytelling, is set to release its boldest chapter yet in Untold: The Fall of Favre. This documentary takes a different approach to covering the legacy of Hall of Famer Brett Favre. It delves deep into his off-field scandals that continue to tarnish his image even after retirement. So, having discovered what Netflix is going to do to his already stained public support. Favre seems to have found some safe space among his loyal supporters.

Netflix is partnering with Front Office Sports, which has previously referred to Favre as “the womanizing, hard-partying QB whose secrets were fiercely protected in provincial Green Bay.” Front Office Sports’ controversial insights into Favre’s personal life and Netflix’s critically acclaimed production have contributed to the creation of “The Fall of Favre.” This one-hour feature film’s director, Rebecca Gitlitz, feels this story is going to unravel what’s on the other side of Favre’s fame.

“This story about one of the greatest quarterbacks in history goes beyond touchdowns and epic wins and lifts the lid on how, when fame rises, sometimes accountability falls. It was made with the intention of laying out patterns of behaviors, told by the people who lived with the consequences of Favre’s actions, to ask audiences to consider if success should be a shield for harmful behavior,” Gitlitz shared. While this story may have shocked Favre to his core, he has since found some respite in his fans. When someone on X retweeted a boycott plea against Netflix for attacking Brett Favre publicly, he expressed his appreciation for them.

Favre simply replied, “Thank you all so much.” In this tough time, when his character is being questioned again, this gesture means a lot to Favre. This shows even if 90% of the world turns on Favre, he is not going to be alone in this fight. His fans aren’t willing to entertain stories that continue to destroy the legacy of the QB that many still look up to.

Well, this boycott of Netflix wasn’t limited to just one or two fans. It’s now a trending hashtag on X that tries to save Favre’s legacy.

The NFL community stands beside Brett Favre in his fight against Netflix

Netflix’s The Fall of Favre covers multiple controversial stories that took place throughout his career on the gridiron. It starts off with some strong words from Jenn Sterger, who once accused Favre in 2008 of harassment. “Brett Favre ultimately destroyed my life,” Sterger said in the trailer of this upcoming Untold docuseries.

Sterger, who used to serve as the game-day host for the Jets, claims Favre used to send her explicit messages. She even played an alleged voicemail from Favre where he apparently asked her if he could “come over tonight.” Later, of course, the NFL didn’t find Favre violating its workplace conduct policy. Though he later did admit sending voicemails to Sterger when he was with the Jets.

It also heavily focused on Favre’s alleged involvement with the Mississippi welfare scandal. One of the interview subjects shown on the trailer said, “You take money intended for the poorest. I don’t know how he sleeps at night.” Favre, former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, and Anne McGrew, a public employee of the Mississippi Community Education Center, were linked to $77M fraud. This involved misusing federal funds intended for low-income families to build a state-of-the-art volleyball facility at his alma mater.

Among all of those controversial instances from Favre’s life beyond the gridiron. It also focused on his addiction to alcohol and painkillers. So, given all the darkest chapters are going to be presented in front of the whole world, Favre is not pleased. When asked for an interview by Netflix, he simply denied one. Now he leads the Netflix boycott gang on X. As soon as a Cheesehead said, “We love Brett Favre STAND STRONG AND DON’T WATCH THIS CRAP!! Go Pack Go.” The Hall of Famer dropped in his thoughts, saying, “Thank you.”

When another echoed behind his support for the boycott, adding, “No, Not watching this anti-Favre propaganda.” No.4 couldn’t be more grateful to see the people on his side. “Thank you and others for your support, it really means a lot,” Favre replied. Lastly, when a die-hard supporter of Favre said, “It’s gonna take a lot more than this doc to get me to dislike Brett Favre,” adding “Grow up @netflix.” Favre couldn’t be more thankful to those standing beside him in this adversity. “Thank you for your support,” Favre wrote in his reply.

Well, The Fall of Favre is going to premiere on May 20. So, once it does arrive. And based on the reception it gets, it will only prove whether this boycott was a success. Otherwise, it will incriminate more fans against Favre, depending on the things already shown in the trailer.