Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers is a four-part documentary released on 1 July 2025 via Netflix UK, marking the 20th anniversary of the July 7, 2005 London bombings. Directed by Liza Williams and produced by filmmaker Neil Grant, it delivers a gripping and mature examination of the UK’s worst domestic terrorist attack

What the Series Covers

Spanning four episodes, the series reconstructs the events of that fateful day: coordinated suicide bombs across three Tube trains and a bus that killed 52 people and injured over 700. It then follows the largest criminal investigation in UK history, the failed copycat attacks of 21 July, and the controversial police shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. The story is told through never-before-seen footage, survivor testimony, and interviews with MI5’s Eliza Manningham‑Buller and former Prime Minister Tony Blair

Key Voices & Inside Accounts

  • Survivors recount harrowing experiences in real time—such as escaping Tube bombings and seeing their attacker moments before detonation.
  • Former officials, including Manningham-Buller and Tony Blair, provide context and accountability. The docuseries even challenges Blair on whether the Iraq War contributed to radicalisation

Firsthand narrative covers both the 7/7 attacks and subsequent 21/7 manhunt, including failures and errors like the wrongful targeting and shooting of de Menezes Tone & Production Values

This new Netflix documentary stands out for its restraint and respect—avoiding sensationalism while diving deep into emotional and investigative detail. Critics commend its gravity and compassion, calling it a mature and serious addition to true-crime storytelling

Reception & Ratings

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 100% Tomatometer (based on six critic reviews), with audience reviews ranging from deeply moved to critical of pacing

The Guardian awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, praising depth, restraint, and context.

Decider and other outlets rated it 4/5 for its impressive storytelling arc and docuseries detail

Why It Matters

  • An authoritative reconstruction of a defining moment in modern British history.
  • Provides insight into policy controversies, community impact, and the long-term legacy of trauma.
  • Adds a UK perspective for global audiences — incisive, thorough, and sobering.