The cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras era has reached its reflective coda. Taylor Swift: The End Of An Era, a six-part documentary series now streaming on Disney+, offers an intimate, emotionally layered portrait of the most ambitious tour of the pop superstar’s career — and the famous friends who joined her along the way.
The first two episodes premiered on Friday, 12 December, with the remaining instalments scheduled for release in pairs on 19 and 26 December. Together, the series chronicles Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour, a colossal 149-date global run that began in March 2023 and concluded in Vancouver last December. The tour ultimately grossed more than $2 billion in ticket sales, cementing its place as one of the most commercially successful live music ventures in history.
Reflecting on the decision to document the tour so comprehensively, Swift described the project as an act of preservation. “It was the end of an era and we knew it,” she explained. “We wanted to remember every moment leading up to the culmination of the most important and intense chapter of our lives.” Cameras were therefore granted unprecedented access, including permission to film the final Vancouver show in its entirety.
Coinciding with the series launch, Disney+ also released Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show, a concert film capturing the complete Tortured Poets Department segment from that last performance — a companion piece designed for fans eager to relive the spectacle in full.
Critical Reception
In a three-star review, NME praised the series as satisfying, if somewhat cautious. While suggesting that a truly definitive documentary might emerge from an outsider’s perspective, the publication acknowledged the powerful sense of community surrounding the tour. One commentator likened it to “Woodstock without the drugs” — an observation made affectionately rather than critically. For devoted fans, the series delivers precisely what it promises: an immersive return to the shared emotional high of the tour.
Guest Appearances: Famous Faces Along the Way
Given the scale and prestige of The Eras Tour, it is little surprise that several prominent artists make appearances throughout The End Of An Era. These moments, often filmed backstage or during rehearsals, provide warmth, vulnerability and a glimpse of genuine camaraderie.
| Episode | Guest Artist | Location | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ed Sheeran | London | Rehearsal of past collaborations and emotional backstage conversation |
| 2 | Florence Welch | London | Choreography rehearsal and surprise performance of Florida!! |
| Upcoming | Gracie Abrams | TBC | Expected appearance later in the series |
| Upcoming | Sabrina Carpenter | TBC | Expected appearance later in the series |
Episode one features Ed Sheeran backstage in London, preparing to join Swift on stage as a surprise guest in August 2024. The pair rehearse a medley of their collaborations — including Everything Has Changed and End Game — alongside a segment of Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud. Their exchange is notably candid, touching on shared nerves and the emotional aftermath of Swift’s cancelled Vienna shows following a foiled terrorist plot.
Episode two welcomes Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine, documenting her preparations for a surprise rendition of Florida!!. Viewers see Welch learning choreography, navigating the stage lift for the first time, and later reflecting thoughtfully on the experience.
The series does not shy away from darker realities either. One of its most affecting moments shows Swift in tears as she speaks about the impact of the Southport stabbing attack, underscoring the emotional weight carried by artists performing on a global stage.
Ultimately, Taylor Swift: The End Of An Era stands as both a celebration and a reckoning — a glossy yet heartfelt testament to a tour that defined not only a career, but a generation of fans.