Menendez has been hospitalized with kidney stones as his lawyer calls for his immediate release because of his "serious medical condition."

"Heavy stuff," Newsom replied. The governor said he has been tempted repeatedly to watch the series, but he has purposely avoided it because the matter could soon land on his desk. "I don't want to be persuaded by something that's not in the files," Newsom said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals he avoided Netflix's Menendez series to maintain impartiality as he prepares to make a critical parole decision by Labor Day following resentencing.