Worst Roommate Ever
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Worst Roommate Ever
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Worst Roommate Ever is a true crime series that features disturbing stories about people who were exploited and financially, emotionally, and physically harmed by their roommates. Violent attacks and murders are discussed, and the ways people were harmed are described in some detail, sometimes with the help of police photos. There's some talk of romantic relationships, and drinking is discussed (and visible in reenactments). Cursing is sometimes audible, and on occasion local businesses are shown.
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What's the Story?
WORST ROOMMATE EVER is a true crime docuseries about some of the most notorious roommates in history. With the help of friends, family members, and law enforcement, individuals share some of the harrowing experiences both they and their loved ones had when rooming with strangers. Animated reenactments and police footage also help tell their stories. From an elderly woman with a long history of poisoning people to steal their money and belongings, to an international athlete who is a violent fraudster, it reveals how strangers were able to manipulate their way into rooming situations, and the financial, emotional, and physical harm they caused while exploiting them.
Is It Any Good?
From professional squatters to serial killers, the each harrowing episode of the true crime series tells a cautionary tale about what can happen when you allow strangers into your home in order to split the rent. The narratives, most of which were previously featured in local and national news outlets, and on TV magazine shows like Dateline, are offered from the point of view of the victims and their loved ones. Some of them are stories of survival, some are not, and all of them are disturbing. No doubt fans of the genre will find it worth the watch, but Worst Roommate Ever may serve as a motivator for living on your own from now on.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the popularity of true crime TV shows. What is it about them that makes them appealing to viewers?
Is Worst Roommate Ever sensational? Or is it providing important information to the public about what can go wrong when rooming with strangers? Can it do both?
TV Details
- Premiere date: March 1, 2022
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: March 3, 2022
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