Janet Jackson Fans Call out Lifetime Documentary for This Annoying Reason

Janet Jackson's documentary about her life and career aired on the basic cable channels Lifetime and A&E, meaning that viewers who watched the two-night special live had to sit through commercials. This did not sit well with Jackson fans who couldn't wait to watch it later. Many of them rushed to complain on social media, wishing the series instead aired on premium cable channels or was released on streaming platforms.

The documentary, simply titled Janet Jackson, is split into four parts, with the first two airing on Jan. 28 and the last two on Jan. 29. It covers almost every aspect of the "Control" singer's career, from her work in The Jacksons through the 2004 Super Bowl controversy. Many of the revelations in the show have already made headlines, including the effect the industry blacklisting that followed the Super Bowl halftime show wardrobe malfunction had on her career.

In one part of the series, Jackson surprisingly said she is still friends with Timberlake, even though his career was barely affected by the controversy. "Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion. And, of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that's got to stop," Jackson said in the film, reports PEOPLE.