Netflix's Worst Ex Ever is 'an anthology series about domestic violence'
Culture critics Niko Stratis and Alison Herman share their concerns about the true crime docuseries
Worst Ex Ever is a four-part docuseries, akin to Netflix's previously successful show Worst Roommate Ever. It promises "shocking tales of betrayal, violence, and deceit," and relays four different true crime stories using a mix of testimonials, bodycam footage and animated reenactments.
But as the show shoots up Netflix's ... moreNetflix's Worst Ex Ever is 'an anthology series about domestic violence'
Culture critics Niko Stratis and Alison Herman share their concerns about the true crime docuseries
Worst Ex Ever is a four-part docuseries, akin to Netflix's previously successful show Worst Roommate Ever. It promises "shocking tales of betrayal, violence, and deceit," and relays four different true crime stories using a mix of testimonials, bodycam footage and animated reenactments.
But as the show shoots up Netflix's Top 10 list, concerns are being raised about how well the series treats the victims at the heart of these stories, and whether it serves any greater purpose than simply rehashing tales of trauma.
