Building the Band: Liam Payne’s Final Project

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Now on Netflix: Building the Band Could Be the First Talent Show in Years to Launch a Star — and It Carries Liam Payne’s Legacy Netflix has launched Building the Band, a global music competition that feels like the first Western talent show in years with the potential to produce an actual breakout act. For over a decade, show like American Idol, The Voice, and The X Factor have crowned winners who rarely went on to long-term success. The votes come in, the finale airs, and the winner quietly disappears. A big reason is the audience: free TV viewers may vote with enthusiasm, but they don’t always support the artists afterward. Album sales are rare. Streams are low. The follow-through just isn’t there. Netflix subscribers might be different. They’re already paying to be there. They’re used to streaming, discovering new music, and following creators across platforms. That dynamic matters. We saw hints of it with Popstar Academy: Katseye, a Netflix docuseries that helped an unknown group break onto the charts. Building the Band is aiming to go one step further—with $500,000 at stake and a worldwide audience watching. But there’s something else that sets it apart: Liam Payne. A High-Stakes Format […]
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Building the Band: Liam Payne’s Final Project

Now on Netflix: Building the Band Could Be the First Talent Show in Years to Launch a Star — and It Carries Liam Payne’s Legacy

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[PADAM PADAM]

Netflix should dedicate Building the Band to Liam’s memory. Even though his episodes haven’t aired yet, I already feel how much heart he must have put into this. Just knowing he was part of it makes the show more meaningful. Liam wasn’t just a celebrity—he truly cared about music and helping others grow. He came from a show like this, and he knew what it takes to succeed and how hard it can be. I miss Liam so much. He had so much more to give. It hurts to think he’s not here to see the impact this project will have. He was finally in a place where he could guide new artists with real wisdom and kindness. Why did he have to leave us just as he found that voice again? I hope when the later episodes air, we see the full extent of what he contributed. And I really hope Netflix adds a proper tribute—maybe in the credits or at the end of the finale. He deserves that. This was more than just another show for him. It was his final message to the next generation.

 

[Carly]

I really hope there’s a Season 2. The format works. It’s different, and it actually makes you care about the voices and the choices they make. But if they want to grow the audience even more, they should think about adding more contestants from Asian countries. There’s so much vocal talent in places like South Korea, the Philippines, and Indonesia. I noticed this season had Canadians, Australians, and even a Brazilian, which was great—but Asia has a massive fanbase for vocal shows. Including more Asian singers could bring in new viewers and boost engagement on social media too. The show already has potential, but with a more global cast, it could become something even bigger.

 

[Nancy06R78]

From the episodes I’ve watched so far, Nori and Allison annoy the hell out of me. I get that some people think drama makes good TV, but this is supposed to be a talent show, not a reality competition about backstabbing. Acting like villains isn’t going to help them build music careers—it’ll just make them look fake. They seem more interested in playing a game than actually forming a serious band. If anything, they’d be better off joining shows like House of Villains or The Traitors where that kind of behavior actually belongs. Music fans want to support people they connect with, not someone trying to stir up chaos in a pod.

 

[katana]

Honestly, I started watching this out of boredom. But I ended up bingeing all four episodes in one night. I like how weirdly honest it is. You’re just stuck in a pod, and you have to decide if a voice is enough to make a band. It’s like Tinder for vocals. I thought it would be boring, but it’s not. Some of the people in there are surprisingly funny. And that big reveal scene when the bands finally meet? Awkward but fun. Let’s see where it goes.

 

[Sideways]

I just finished the first four episodes, and I’m surprised by how emotional this show made me feel. I was a One Direction fan, so seeing Liam in this role meant something to me. You could tell he cared about the contestants and wanted them to succeed, not just perform. His passing made this even more powerful. I don’t usually follow talent shows, but this one felt honest. The voice-first idea made me focus more. No judging by looks, just how people connect. That one girl who got 28 buttons? Her voice gave me goosebumps. The fact that they don’t see each other until the band is locked adds real tension. I think the format is fresh. It respects the artists and doesn’t rush them into some contract. Giving cash instead of a record deal is smart. If the group is good, they’ll succeed anyway. And if not, they still got something real out of this. Liam’s legacy feels safe here.

 

[Creed Chen]

This is the best format I’ve seen in years. You don’t need judges trying to be funny. The singers vote for each other. That’s smart. Liam did something good before he left us. I think people will talk about this show for a long time.

 

[Against The Odds]

I admire the idea of giving control to the artists. That’s rare. I also appreciate how the show doesn’t treat Liam like a product. His memory is part of the story, but it’s not used for cheap tears. You can feel his presence in how the show was made. I think a lot of people needed this.

 

[BandoraRepulsa]

I was honestly shocked when I saw Chance Perez audition. I recognized him right away—he was a Power Ranger and had some music background too. I thought for sure he’d make it through, but he didn’t get enough button pushes. That surprised me. If this wasn’t a blind audition format, I bet he would’ve gotten a pass. People would have seen who he was and maybe been influenced by his past fame. But in this setup, he couldn’t rely on that. He had to depend purely on his voice, and I guess it just didn’t connect with the others. It’s kind of refreshing in a way—it shows the format is serious about keeping things fair. But at the same time, it’s a reminder that even people with a name can get eliminated fast if they don’t stand out vocally.

 

[Perfect Peach]

What Netflix did here is quite intelligent. They removed the traditional bias of appearance by using soundproof pods. That’s something other talent shows should have tried. Also, the voice chat stage adds an element of social gaming, which is fresh. It’s like a mix of music competition and strategic reality show. Liam Payne’s presence gives it authenticity because he went through all of this. I think the real test will be in how the winning group handles freedom without a label deal. That independence can be empowering or overwhelming, depending on the people.