Why viewers are turning it off
Netflix viewers say a new true crime documentary is hard to watch.
Some say they stop it halfway through because it makes them feel sick.
What the film is about
The film follows Jodie Hildebrandt, a Mormon therapist and life coach.
It tracks her fall into a child-abuse scandal.
She was arrested alongside Ruby Franke, a former YouTube mom-influencer.
The documentary looks at abuse, online influence, and religious extremism.
What viewers are saying
One Reddit user wrote: “Oh gosh, I am not okay. This show had me shaking. I was so upset.”
Another said: “I felt sick watching this.”
A third posted: “This was beyond f***ed. I couldn’t watch it the whole way through.”
Someone else added: “Just finished watching this documentary. I cried, felt angry and sick to my stomach.”
Who Ruby Franke is
Ruby Franke ran the YouTube channel “8 Passengers” with her husband, Kevin.
It showed life with their six children and gained millions of subscribers.
Viewers raised concerns for years about her strict parenting style.
Clips showed children denied food and sleeping on bean bags.
The arrests and the Netflix title
The case broke in August 2023 after a child escaped Hildebrandt’s home.
Police found signs of severe neglect, including malnourishment and restraint.
Authorities said Franke’s two youngest children lived in deeply abusive conditions.
Both women were arrested and charged with multiple counts of aggravated child abuse.
The documentary is titled The Evil Influencer.
It includes testimony from law enforcement, former clients, and family members.
The Evil Influencer is currently streaming on Netflix.