Betrayal: The Perfect Husband

Betrayal: The Perfect Husband (2023) left me feeling like I'd been betrayed by the movie itself! This cinematic trainwreck attempts to depict a love story gone sour, but ends up souring the entire viewing experience. First off, it's a betrayal in itself that the film centers more on the wife of the perpetrator, Jen Faison, rather than on the actual victims of Spencer Herron's despicable actions. It's like having a crime movie and focusing on the criminal's favorite sandwich instead of the investigation.

To make matters worse, the movie takes cringe to a new level with its awkward commercial segments shamelessly plugging the "Betrayal" podcast. I mean, come on, I didn't sign up for an infomercial! And don't get me started on the absurd pop music choices that felt like they were randomly thrown in, making me question if this film knew what it was trying to be. Betrayal: The Perfect Husband is a perfect example of how not to handle such a sensitive subject matter in a movie. It's a cinematic betrayal of our time and sanity. A Perfectly Awful Mess.

I love true crime and docu series but this was awful.

So this woman was cheated on and became so obsessed with her own victimhood she made a whole podcast and docuseries? Its extremely common, but this woman is obviously still spraling and thinks her story should be told for all to see?

The real victim is the child that was taken advantage of and yet 85% of this series is about the lady that was cheated on. The majority of that being about her supposedly amazing love affair with her ex husband. 3 parts was not needed, they could of covered the love affair in 15 mins. I couldn't stop laughing about how this was supposed to be about the assaulted child, but they just threw that in at the very end. Seemed very self absorbed. What did I just watch?

I'm heavy into the first episode - and my jaw hurts from grimacing at the music. It. Never. Stops. Everything is punctuated with music. EVERY. THING. It's very Hallmark. I am not a Hallmark person.

I personally like the step-dad. If you watch this, you'll understand why. I totally agree with him.

When you listen to Spencer, really listen, you hear how self involved and egotistical he actually is. Same with the photos. And you sadly see see how many people are fooled by him. Maybe this series will help younger people see how "they" do it.

This series is held together by the music. You can't escape it.

Jenifer is a good storyteller. The pod caster is okay. But, that damn music adds nothing. I do not appreciate being 'cued' into how I am supposed to "feel" about what's being said by being assaulted with all sorts of music.

It is too long, but sends a good message and is a good background program.

I thought it was an interesting series, however the over-bearing music ruined it for me; cheesy, soppy horrible music.

Narcissist are dangerous people, and good warning to others who may become ensnared by these predators. These monsters are everywhere hiding in plain sight.

Enjoyed Dr Ramini's input, she is great on Youtube.

I thought it was an interesting series, however the over-bearing music ruined it for me; cheesy, soppy horrible music.

Narcissist are dangerous people, and good warning to others who may become ensnared by these predators. These monsters are everywhere hiding in plain sight.

Enjoyed Dr Ramini's input, she is great on Youtube.

The Gunning podcaster has the most annoying vocal fry. Nobody has heard of this podcast though they act like it's central to the story. Go to the final episode and just skip the first two it is a. Hamfisted attempt to stretch out a very simple story. Just awful production for a serious topic. You could maybe hate watch it just to be annoyed by these podcasters but really it's a waste of time. I think they decided they were going to use every single minute of video that they shot in order to make this film.. nothing was left on the editing room floor. With the abundance of true crime content out there this show is just unnecessary.