“ Billy Joel: And So It Goes ” has now aired each half of its two-part docuseries. Because the show is part of HBO’s online lineup, the entire series is currently available on HBO Max. When you watch, we recommend bundling HBO Max with Hulu and Disney Plus for shockingly cheap.

Billy Joel gets a well-deserved marquee documentary treatment with And So It Goes, which streams in two big parts.

The HBO documentary about the singer and songwriter wrapped with a deep exploration of his tabloid troubles, creative process and decision to return to live performance.

As the documentary was unveiled on HBO Max, several viewers took to the internet to express their thoughts after watching Billy Joel: And So It Goes. The reactions seem to be a mix of appreciation and negative remarks, highlighting several hits and misses of the documentary directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin.

Part 1 of the HBO Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes Part 1, will air on HBO on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and Pacific Time. That means that no matter what coast you’re on, the Billy Joel doc airs on HBO at 8 p.m. The runtime is for Part 1 is 147 minutes.

Almost five hours in length, the two-part look at the hard-to-pin-down artist flows effortlessly, making for a riveting watch even for those coming to it with little affection for his work.

Forgiveness is complicated. And so is self-examination. But Billy Joel, who has an inherent likability, and his loved ones seem to be well-practiced in the art of both.

Billy Joel was welcomed by his parents, mom Rosalind and dad Howard, in 1949. Here's everything to know about Billy Joel's family, including his parents and siblings.