The series focuses on Paul Reubens' life story, his creative process, and the creation of his beloved alter ego Pee-wee Herman, portraying his drive and how he negotiated life in the public eye, including the impact of his 2002 arrest and public labeling.

It includes intimate moments such as a voice note recorded by Reubens the day before he died, where he reflects on his past controversies and the pain of being mischaracterized, revealing his desire to show who he really was.

The documentary explicitly asks who has the right to tell a person's story, showing the tension between Reubens' own perspective and the public narrative, especially in the age of social media and traditional media scrutiny.

Matt Wolf is shown as deeply respectful and admiring of Reubens, determined to do right by him and to make meaning out of his story, which results in a film that captures Reubens' humanity, even in unflattering moments.

The series offers a touching and honest portrait of Reubens as a creative technician who rarely revealed himself publicly, explaining his artistic drive and the challenges he faced in sharing his true self with the world.