Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood

Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood

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Follow the feud between global poster Swift and music industry exec Braun, looking at the $300M dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift’s first six albums. Hear from legal experts, journalists and those close to both Swift and Braun, presenting each side of the argument.

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Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood | Official Trailer | Max

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Fist Air Date:

2024-06-21

Episode Runtime:

102m

Production Companies:

Optomen Television, HBO Documentary Films

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Crime Documentary

Keywords:

cliché miniseries music

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Vote Average: 6.9/10

Vote Count: 15 Votes

Show Popularity: 0.9527

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Miniseries

Spoken Languages: English

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- 24 April 2026 at 4:15 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARYThe 2024 two-part docuseries that officially dragged the music industry's most expensive grudge into the light. Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood explores the $300 million fallout that occurred when Braun’s Ithaca Holdings purchased Swift's first six studio albums. Split into "Taylor’s Version" and "Scooter’s Version," the series tackles the acrimonious battle over music ownership, gender dynamics, and the unprecedented power of a weaponized fan base. By April 2026, the dust has largely settled on the legal side, especially after reports surfaced in 2025 that Swift finally reached her "End Game" regarding the copyright of her original masters. THE PROSThe dual-perspective structure is a total win, offering a rare, balanced look at a story usually told through one-sided social media posts. The first episode is a sincere, feminist dive into the "misogyny of the industry," while the second provides a gripping look at the reality of a business deal gone public, featuring 100% authentic insight from legal experts and journalists. It’s the "Go To" for understanding how contract law moved from the boardroom to the mainstream. The archival footage—from the 2009 VMAs to the infamous Kim Kardashian Snapchat video—is a visceral reminder of how long this "Bad Blood" has been brewing. THE CONSIt hits a 7/10 because it can occasionally feel like a bit of a head-scratcher why we need a documentary for a feud that played out in real-time on our timelines. For some, the presentation feels like a "damp squib" because neither Swift nor Braun participated directly, leaving the archive to rely on talking heads and old clips. It misses the 8/10 mark because the pacing can be a bit languid in the second half, and if you aren’t already a student of "Swiftology," the intricate details of masters and publishing rights can feel like a bit of a maze. THE VERDICTA 7/10. It is a genuine, high-interest triumph for true-crime and music fans alike that turns a business dispute into a regal drama. It’s a bit of a let-down if you were hoping for a face-to-face confrontation, but as a "he-said, she-said" record of pop history, it’s a crown jewel of the Warner Bros. Discovery "vs" format. As of April 2026, it remains a essential watch for anyone trying to understand the modern era of artist rights and brand protection. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* Format Expansion: This docuseries is part of a witty "vs" franchise on Max/Discovery+ that includes *Johnny vs Amber*, *Kim vs Kanye*, and *Vardy vs Rooney*.* The 2025 Twist: A major update frequently cited in the 2026 archive is that Swift reportedly fully secured the copyright to her music in June 2025 after a "full-circle" deal with the investment firm Shamrock.* Absentee Stars: Despite being the titular characters, neither Taylor nor Scooter filmed new interviews for the series, relying entirely on existing 100% authentic statements and public footage.* The Shareholder Secret: The documentary highlights a sincere point of contention—Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, was a shareholder in Big Machine at the time of the sale, though he notably abstained from the vote to avoid a conflict of interest.* The "VMA" Spark: The series traces the roots of the feud all the way back to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, arguing that Kanye West's interruption was the gripping catalyst for the alliances that eventually broke the industry. THE VIBELike reading a high-stakes legal contract through the lens of a tabloid magazine. It smells of expensive recording studios, private jet leather, and the electric static of a million angry tweets.

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Season 1

2 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-06-21

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Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood | Official Trailer | Max

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 24 April 2026 at 5:15 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
The 2024 two-part docuseries that officially dragged the music industry’s most expensive grudge into the light. Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood explores the $300 million fallout that occurred when Braun’s Ithaca Holdings purchased Swift’s first six studio albums. Split into “Taylor’s Version” and “Scooter’s Version,” the series tackles the acrimonious battle over music ownership, gender dynamics, and the unprecedented power of a weaponized fan base. By April 2026, the dust has largely settled on the legal side, especially after reports surfaced in 2025 that Swift finally reached her “End Game” regarding the copyright of her original masters.
THE PROS
The dual-perspective structure is a total win, offering a rare, balanced look at a story usually told through one-sided social media posts. The first episode is a sincere, feminist dive into the “misogyny of the industry,” while the second provides a gripping look at the reality of a business deal gone public, featuring 100% authentic insight from legal experts and journalists. It’s the “Go To” for understanding how contract law moved from the boardroom to the mainstream. The archival footage—from the 2009 VMAs to the infamous Kim Kardashian Snapchat video—is a visceral reminder of how long this “Bad Blood” has been brewing.
THE CONS
It hits a 7/10 because it can occasionally feel like a bit of a head-scratcher why we need a documentary for a feud that played out in real-time on our timelines. For some, the presentation feels like a “damp squib” because neither Swift nor Braun participated directly, leaving the archive to rely on talking heads and old clips. It misses the 8/10 mark because the pacing can be a bit languid in the second half, and if you aren’t already a student of “Swiftology,” the intricate details of masters and publishing rights can feel like a bit of a maze.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. It is a genuine, high-interest triumph for true-crime and music fans alike that turns a business dispute into a regal drama. It’s a bit of a let-down if you were hoping for a face-to-face confrontation, but as a “he-said, she-said” record of pop history, it’s a crown jewel of the Warner Bros. Discovery “vs” format. As of April 2026, it remains a essential watch for anyone trying to understand the modern era of artist rights and brand protection.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
* Format Expansion: This docuseries is part of a witty “vs” franchise on Max/Discovery+ that includes *Johnny vs Amber*, *Kim vs Kanye*, and *Vardy vs Rooney*.
* The 2025 Twist: A major update frequently cited in the 2026 archive is that Swift reportedly fully secured the copyright to her music in June 2025 after a “full-circle” deal with the investment firm Shamrock.
* Absentee Stars: Despite being the titular characters, neither Taylor nor Scooter filmed new interviews for the series, relying entirely on existing 100% authentic statements and public footage.
* The Shareholder Secret: The documentary highlights a sincere point of contention—Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, was a shareholder in Big Machine at the time of the sale, though he notably abstained from the vote to avoid a conflict of interest.
* The “VMA” Spark: The series traces the roots of the feud all the way back to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, arguing that Kanye West’s interruption was the gripping catalyst for the alliances that eventually broke the industry.
THE VIBE
Like reading a high-stakes legal contract through the lens of a tabloid magazine. It smells of expensive recording studios, private jet leather, and the electric static of a million angry tweets.

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