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After the success of Worst roommate ever, it was pretty obvious that more would follow, Worst ex was the logical choice.

It could have been a really cheap and vacuous follow up series, but it's good, definitely well worth watching. If you're into real life crime documentaries, then I think you'll enjoy this one.

This first series is made up of four episodes, four fairly different, but equally interesting and shocking storylines, but it was Killing for custody that shocked me most of all, talk about a harrowing watch.

It's nicely made, with interesting, first hand interviews, and the obvious 'Worst' accompanying animations.

One thing that seems apparent throughout, failings by the authorities, it seems in most of the stories, victims are let down by the powers that be, especially Seemona.

I wonder what's next, worst barista ever, worst dog walker ever? I'd be down for that. You know what happens when these guys get a formula that works.

7/10.

All the episodes are very interesting and worth a watch, but I found the 3rd and 4th ones particularly sad and horrific. I was so impressed with the protagonist/narrator from the last one in getting an amendment to a bill passed after what she experienced - what an amazing thing to do after what she went through. That will help so many people. Well done. So sad for what all these victims went through, it's so shocking to see what can happen to the human psyche to make people do such insane things. And so awful to see how the victims try to get away but they can't because procedure needs to be followed, and while it is, sometimes much worse things happen that could have been avoided.

Great series. Looking forward to whatever they do next!

This is well put together series, expertly edited with a strong narrative to each episode. It's easy to binge these shows not just because they are so concisely edited and filmed but the stories are compelling.

However, it should be noted that the victims, their families and friends, demonstrate a naivete that borders on stupidity. Each victim, and most of their friends and families had all the clues about their perpetrators behavior but look the other way. In a country where millions voted for a president who is abusive and a criminal, it comes at no surprise that these victims have been so easily manipulated.

Anybody with early insight into the true nature of these abusers are dismissed. It's not just a story of people being misled and abused but of a country too often allowing themselves to be misled and abused.

Ignore the bad reviews. This programme is good and highlighting the absolute horrendous problem of domestic violence and those people who think that women are just a commodity to be used.

Yes, some of the scenes are dramatised for the programme this helps tell the stories of those victims who have survived such terrible ordeals.

There should be more conversation about how men treat women and how some law enforcement agencies will side with the perpetrator rather than the victim.

Other comments have politicised this sort of show, which is not acceptable. Domestic violence is a warrant and should be called out regardless.

The Worse Ever series are fine if you just wish to wither a couple of hours away without using your brain cells or have it in the background while you do something else. Don't expect any earth-shattering insights or nuggets of wisdom because this is true crime lite. There is nothing more to glean in these episodes than if we were to simply read about the events as reported in the news.

Some of these events are so recent, like episode 1, that it makes it impossible to invite further comment and investigation by forensic experts and psychiatrists without risking a lawsuit as there are still living members in the immediate family of the perpetrators, who may object to being cast in an unflattering light. But it is really true crime if the motivations and machinations of unhinged people like Benjamin Foster are not explored at all?

How did Ben turn out the way he did? What was his childhood like? How was his relationship with his parents? What did his brother have to say about their experiences growing up together? Why didn't his parents seem more upset when spoken to about him being on the run? Could they have done more to intervene after his initial brush with the law or did they not care enough to? What skeleton in the closet is his family hiding? When he misdirected his rage and sadism at the women, who in his mind was he really lashing out at? All of these questions and not a single answer.

There is also a curious absence of reflection from those affected by these malevolent characters. What lessons did they learn from their experience and how has their ex affected the way they view the world or interact with others? What advice or recommendations do they have for anyone who should find themselves in the same unfortunate predicament of facing a toxic partner?

Watching this program will make you want to scream at your television. Not to sound too judgmental, but some of the women in these episodes are just far too trusting and just horrible judges of character. How many times do you need to get abused or beaten before you realize a guy is bad news?

The first episode in particular also shines a terrible spotlight on law enforcement in Nevada and Oregon. The utter incompetence is just enraging. The fact that Ben Foster was able to threaten and abuse women over and over again is a disgraceful failure by the legal system. And watching the almost slapstick antics of the cops in Oregon trying to apprehend Foster was just theater of the absurd.

The horror of being close to a truly bad person must be just nightmarish. Episode 1 conveys this sense very strongly and by the end of the episode, an emotionally exhausting narrative has been laid out.

However, the rest of the series falls far short of the series opener. Not that those other stories aren't stunning, but they're simply poorly constructed and drag on in ways that seem more focused on squeezing every detail, however unnecessary, out of the interviews.

With no intention to diminish those stories, it must be said that they're poorly presented and simply are not compelling. At a time when criminal reality shows abound on streaming platforms, there's much better content out there.

Watched first episode and it was kinda boring. The narration was very slow and kind of lazy although the story was interesting. The narration should be better. They show animation for few seconds and immediately the person who is narrating it. They should either show more animation or don't show at all.

Watched first episode and it was kinda boring. The narration was very slow and kind of lazy although the story was interesting. The narration should be better. They show animation for few seconds and immediately the person who is narrating it. They should Either show more animation or don't show at all.

First of all, this series portrays physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, coercive control, murder, etc. Where were the trigger warnings? And what was the purpose of this series other than for entertainment value? It brought together all those affected, the spouses and their families, got them to talk about the events in great detail, yet somehow neglected to even ask them what they learnt from these "worst ex ever"s and how their experience has changed their perspectives. It takes four episodes for someone to even describe coercive control. The other people like the police and DAs don't discuss domestic violence or what people should do if they ever find their prince or princess turning into a toxic toad. So the series is basically DV porn with little educational value.

And I just have to add how people who rate this voyeuristic garbage highly seem to have experienced domestic violence themselves, and somehow find solace and validation in watching the depiction of others' misfortunes. They also tend to conveniently ignore that men can suffer from domestic violence too (see episode 3) and this tends to be underreported because they don't appear as credible as battered women. Bad parenting produces both tormented sons and daughters, who then bring their distorted perceptions into their relationships. If you find yourself in multiple failed or abusive relationships, perhaps you might be contributing to it. Seek help.

I blame the other two women. How could you give him a second chance,Amber? You are responsible for what happened? Sit in your nice,cosy existence "chillin". And the second victim put so much emphasis on how her dog loved Ben. Who cares? You are definitely to blame. Shame on you! Was it your vanity at stake? Is that why you didn't show up at court because he definitely showed up to torture you. So you say? Who's to believe you,anymore? I don't know but you both do. You both let someone out of jail to destroy the life out of a third victim. Do us all a favor don't cry wolf anymore. You both are a disgrace to all women. Unreal.

I'm sorry if I've been too judgy but when I started watching the first episode she clearly say' I'm kind of person I push people's button' mate someone has going tru something we need to stop and help dem by controlling ur emoting isn't it? I'm baffled here, correct me if I'm wrong pls! Y u push some one when you can control the situation and help them improvise and sort the situation!(I threw his new gun !!! WTF your intention was to pisss him off!!! U should go to jail) Oh I'm scared of him and u let him again ??? Villains are not born they are made period!! Pls be nice and helpful, u never know what other person going tru in life !!!!be kind and love one another!!!

The first episode is fantastic. That could even be a movie by itself. The second episode is pretty good too. It's extremely frustrating at times but man, what a masterpiece of psychopathy.

From there I was hooked, but then slammed to reality. The third episode is an extremely lonely introvert who makes bad decisions. It's not a bad episode necessarily, but not that interesting and ultimately kind of aggravating to watch.

By the fourth episode, you kind of feel they all just deserve each other. I don't want to sound cold hearted, but in the context of the show, they just aren't as interesting nor out of nowhere.

I'd probably watch the first two, skip the rest.