Haunting True Crime Series Has Netflix Fans in Chokehold, Rallying Support for Adult Service

Published 04/01/2025, 5:15 PM EDT

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It goes without saying that when it comes to documentaries, Netflix is among the best homes for them. From The Social Dilemma to American M----r, the mystery and suspense these series create often leave the fans on the edge of their seats, biting their nails. Adding another piece to their catalogue, they hit the ball out of the park with the new documentary Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial K----r. 

The three-episode series follows the Gilgo Beach crime. Produced and directed by Liz Garbus, the series follows the stories of red light women's disappearance from Long Island and New York City. The series is filmed from the perspective of the victim and their family members. Released yesterday, the show has been getting brave reviews and is being appreciated for highlighting such a vulnerable topic.

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In an interview with Variety magazine, the director explained how she felt close and in connection with the family members after her interactions with them. Further speaking about the point of view for the series, she explained that she wanted to express the grief and pain of the family members of the victim since the catastrophic events, and how it left them devastated.

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It seems that the rawness and the unsettling truth of the subject have found resonance with the audience on X, which is filled with good reviews in just one day.

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It is evident that the Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated director Liz Garbus has done a phenomenal job on the series, as the viewers state on X that the series had them sobbing with sympathy for the workers. The comment section was filled with long messages and recommendations of people who just finished watching it.

The long list of viewers could Not stop raving about it and looks like Netflix has found a bigger fan base for suspense series with the show.

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Netflix has always done well when it comes to covering documentaries. With Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial K----r, they have not only made another good watch but also highlighted a very sensitive topic that does not get much recognition despite being crucial. The love and review of the fans are their reward for it.

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What do you think about Netflix's latest addition. Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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Shafaque Taha

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Shafaque Taha has been writing for more than half a decade now, and her passion for literature of any form is an early life habit. With more than 700 published articles in the sportainment, she is now armed with vigor to bring the same enthusiasm as an Entertainment Writer at Netflix Junkie. For her, entertainment provides a liberty to further explore the humanities with the forum of music and shows/movies in a world of ever-evolving art.

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