Netflix viewers can’t stop watching 'heartbreaking' new docu-series that has fans 'in tears'

If - following a rambunctious but sadly short-lived Euros finale night out last week - you're in desperate need of a rather low-key Friday night in front of the telly, then look no further.

We've got you the perfect docu-series for you to binge your way through which is absolutely guaranteed to have you feeling all the emotions.

And better news, it's perfect for drama fans, documentary nerds and sports buffs alike, so it'll hopefully fit the mood of everyone residing at yours.

If you still have no idea what we're talking about despite our clues, allow us to fill you in on the seven-episode hit that has viewers completely and utterly hooked.

The real-life documentary series centres on the lives, loves and losses to 'America's Sweethearts' - that is, the dedicated members of the Dallas City Cowboys cheerleading team.

And while this premise might sound as star-spangled and preppy as the predominantly female sport is often deemed, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sheds light on the gruelling recruitment process, as well as the unnerving coaching process, which often leaves its stars in tears.

Filmmakers go behind the red and blue uniforms and the plethora of pom-poms to get to the bottom of what attracts countless aspiring women to the team, looking at the personal stories of those who thankfully made it, and those whose hopes of success were tragically dashed.

The show has left some viewers heartbroken. (Netflix)

The show also touches on the subject of eating disorders, with a few women describing the internal battle they've faced in order to stay in shape.

"The kind of access and creative freedom we need to make the kind of work we want to make is not easy to come by - especially when dealing with a brand as large as the Dallas Cowboys," director Greg Whiteley previously told Netflix.

"To their infinite credit, the Cowboys offered unfettered access for the year we filmed the DCC and left us alone.

"The result is an authentic portrait of one of the most storied and beloved institutions we have in American pop culture."

And by the sounds of things, the subject of the documentary series has blindsided countless viewers, who seemingly didn't expect the cheer-fest extravaganza to dissolve into such heartache.

"Lord it's heartbreaking watching this Dallas cowboys cheerleader documentary and the poor girl Victoria suffers from an ED," one penned on social media.

The docu-series was added to Netflix last month. (Netflix)

"The way that she sees herself and talks about herself is so disheartening."

Another admitted: "This Dallas cowboys cheerleader show has me in TEARS b***h."

A third commented: "I can’t stop watching America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders show on Netflix."

Someone else said: "I’ve been watching dallas cowboy cheerleaders for five hours #lockedin."

One viewer claimed they've been left 'hooked on watching the Dallas cowboys cheerleaders', while another went on to say: "This Dallas cowboys cheerleader documentary is so good."

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is available to watch on Netflix now.

If you've been affected by any of the issues in this article and would like to speak with someone in confidence, call the BEAT Eating Disorders helpline on 0808 801 0677. Helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am–8pm during the week, and 4pm–8pm on weekends and bank holidays. Alternatively, you can try the one-to-one webchat.