What Is So Heartbreaking About ‘I Just Killed My Dad On Netflix? Why Are Fans So Emotional About The Show’s Ending?

Published 08/11/2022, 8:45 AM EDT

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I Just Killed My Dad is a true crime documentary that arrived on Netflix on August 9, 2022. The series has shaken the minds of viewers within 24 hours of its premiere. People are expressing their views on social media, calling it one of the best murder series on Netflix.

The show, divided into 3 episodes, directed by Skye Borgman, is an incredible narration of the incidents that led Anthony Templet to kill his dad. With a lot of eye-opening revelations about abuse and abduction, this mini-show will take viewers through a sordid past. Read on to know what made fans buzz about this newly released show.

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I Just Killed My Dad is a bizarre tale of a son with a scary past 

After the gross revelation of Girl in the Picture, Netflix has brought another quivering story of family crime. I Just Killed My Dad focuses on the incident when a young Louisiana boy shot his father in their home. After killing his father, Anthony instantly called 911 and confessed his crime to the police.

The episodes give the viewer an insight into the shocking facts of a cold-blood murder, including the harrowing details about a teenager being abused by his father. However, the police couldn’t find any sign of abuse on his body.

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Moreover, the series disclosed that Anthony did not have a normal life like any other kid because he was abducted by Burt Templet when he was five. He lived a sheltered life where his every move was tracked by cameras at home. The boy never knew what it was like to have friends and family and to study in a real school since Burt confined him in the four walls of their home kept telling him they had no one.

However, the ending of the series left fans weeping when this young abused boy finally meets his family. Anthony is taken to his grandparent’s home, and he asks his grandma for a hug. It was heart-wrenching to see how a boy was robbed of every happiness of his life.

Tweeters are calling the docuseries a fascinating watch

Fans are heartbroken to watch Anthony’s mentally and physically traumatic life story. As such, since the release, Twitter is flooding with comments and reactions from Netflix users.

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Did the boy get justice for his abusive past? Or will he still face imprisonment? To find answers to all your questions go stream this series available on Netflix.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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