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Everything You Need to Know to Stream ‘One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days’ for Free

The former One Direction star died tragically last week, and this new Hulu special investigates what led to his untimely death.

The pop music and entertainment worlds were rocked last week with the news that former One Direction member Liam Payne had died. Since then, rumors and speculation have spiraled around the star’s final night in an Argentinian hotel room. An ABC News special titled “One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days” will debut on Hulu on Wednesday, Oct. 24 and will investigate what led to Payne’s tragic death and the impact it has had on fans and the music industry around the world. You can stream “One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days” with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.

How to Watch ‘One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days’

About ‘One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days’

Drugs, a trashed hotel room, and a deadly fall; the world was shocked when fans learned that pop musician Liam Payne had died on Oct. 16, but the more details that emerge following his fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, the more questions arise. From substance abuse to the dark side of fame and much more, friends and fans alike want to know how the 31-year-old former One Direction star’s life came to such a tragic end.

The new IMPACT x Nightline special “One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days” debuts on Hulu on Thursday, Oct. 24 and will be hosted by “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang. The special will feature a wide range of experts from social psychologists to veteran entertainment reporters to One Direction fans and more. Also appearing will be former “X-Factor” contestant Mary Byrne, who lived with Payne and his bandmates during the filming of the reality show where One Direction got its start in 2010.

What Else Should You Watch on Hulu After ‘One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days’

Hulu’s expansive library offers countless titles that would make perfect pairings with “One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days.” The streamer has the entire selection of IMPACT x Nightline documentaries, many of which dive into pop culture topics and stars, including “Diddy: Drugs, Lies & Freak Offs,” “Divorcing Jonas - Joe & Sophie,” “It’s Britney,” “What Happened to Matthew Perry?”, “Lizzo’s Legal Limbo,” “DANCE MOMS: Behind the Curtain,” and “OnlyFans: Not Just Sex.”

In addition, there “Child Star,” “BRATS,” “Framing Britney Spears,” and more. Hulu subscriptions start at just $10 per month, but also come with a 30-day free trial. So, you will be able to watch “One Direction: Liam Payne’s Final Days” and many of the other titles on the service before having to commit to paying.


Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.

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