Warning: This article contains discussion of abuse that some readers may find distressing
I think we all relate to the feeling of finishing a true crime doc and thinking ‘God, I never want to go outside ever again’.
That is before you even start to consider the possibility of dating someone and sharing your life with them - after seeing all the awful things that someone will do to their ex-partner in the docs.
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That is how many fans are feeling after watching a brand new true crime series.
Shooting straight to the top of Netflix the same day it was released, it has got many viewers hooked, but just as many swearing off dating as a result.
It is genuinely and truly understandable, as the true crime doc details some of the most shockingly evil things a partner has ever done to their spouse.
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Check out the trailer here:
The show is called Worst Ex Ever, and does exactly what it says on the tin.
A spin-off of the wildly successful Worst Roommate Ever, the show is made up of four episodes chronically different ex-partners - all of whom are truly evil.
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This is no exaggeration, as over the roughly four hours of content, you will come across a man who lied about his profession then assaulted his girlfriend when she found out, fake charges being brought against someone to delay a rape trial, murder, and even a hitman being hired to try and win a custody battle.
It is truly haunting stuff, and therefore the reaction is understandable.
One viewer tweeted: “Worst ex ever just gave me so much confirmation on why I will probably never date again. there’s so much safety in solitude.”
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Another said: “The first episode of worst ex ever on netflix is nuts.”
While someone else claimed: “It’s put me off dating for life.”
The first episode, titled 'Dating the Devil' is a particularly awful case which has stood out to many fans for how evil the target of it, Ben Foster, is.
One fan tweeted: “Just started Worst Ex Ever that just came out on Netflix and holy s**t that guy Ben Foster in the first episode is an absolute monster.
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“And the police allowed that guy to brutally attack multiple women for years while doing nothing about it...”
One aspect of the documentary receiving praise is the bravery of the
victims, all of whom took part.
One fan tweeted: “Worst Ex Ever on Netflix is a wild a** ride. Each EP seems to get crazier. Had to take a lot for them to tell their stories.”
Worst Ex Ever is available to watch on Netflix now.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence to the national domestic violence helpline Refuge on 0808 2000 247, available 24/7, or via live chat, available 10am-10pm, Monday to Friday.
Topics: Netflix, TV and Film, True Crime
Michael Slavin