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Ed Sheeran has officially turned New York City into his stage with his upcoming Netflix project, One Shot with Ed Sheeran. And it is not a concert film; it’s an experience. You have got one afternoon, one camera, and one man walking through the city that never stops moving.

It sounds simple until you realise how technically insane it is. There are no cuts or edits, just one continuous take following Sheeran as he performs his greatest hits across sidewalks and subways of New York and surprise street gigs.

You know how every city has its own soundtrack? This time, New York’s is purely Ed. It is a new concept that instantly hooks you because it feels quite raw. It’s like peeking into a day of his life without the filters or stage lights. Just him, his guitar, and a camera following wherever the music goes. And because it’s all happening in real time, every second feels alive because you know anything could happen.

What makes One Shot even more fascinating is who is behind it. The film is directed by Philip Barantini, the Emmy Award winner who famously shot Boiling Point in one continuous take. So yes, the same man who made a restaurant kitchen feel like a warzone is now capturing Ed Sheeran performing on the streets of Manhattan. The idea alone feels bold with unpredictable crowds and city noise combined with live music, something we know only Sheeran can pull off.

And if you have followed Ed Sheeran for years, you know he loves mixing heart with experiment. From stadium anthems to intimate live sets, he has always been chasing a sense of connection. One Shot takes that spirit and then takes it further to the streets of New York.

A walk with a guitar and a city that listens

The film follows Ed Sheeran through a single afternoon in New York City, captured entirely in one uninterrupted take. There are no second chances or do-overs, just Sheeran walking, singing, chatting with strangers, and performing spontaneous gigs wherever he feels like it.

Instead of cutting between stages or polished studio setups, One Shot moves like life itself. One second, Ed Sheeran’s in a cafe strumming quietly; the next, he is surrounded by fans on the subway. Every frame hums with the same thing that makes Sheeran irresistible.

A novel musical intimacy

It is easy to forget that Ed Sheeran built his career from street performances and pub gigs. One Shot feels like him going back to where it all began, but with one exception. This time, the streets are bigger, and the stakes are higher. But the emotion? The same. He is still that red-haired guy with a loop pedal who can make a random crowd stop mid-step.

And the best part is the filmmaking itself. Philip Barantini’s single-take direction isn’t just a gimmick; it’s what gives One Shot its pulse. The camera never blinks or flinches. Its only job is to follow the music.

One Shot with Ed Sheeran is dropping on Netflix on November 21st, and if you consider yourself a music lover, this new experience is a must-watch for you.