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That's what we see. An over-indulged and over-indulgent man-child squandering his magnificent gift in favor of a pleasure seeking hedonistic lifestyle. We've seen it all before played out by the complicit media serving the scandal-happy public. And I confess that there can be a guilty pleasure watching self-important figures taken down a notch or 20.... But this story is not satisfying even to the most ardent fan. Johnny is clearly off the rails early on. But he's a moneymaker and beyond pearl-clutching and stern talk real consequences are not considered an option.

When he completely unravels - to nobody's surprise or particular concern - it is briefly floated that he is diagnosed as bi-polar. So there - we have an avenue to explore. Let's see a professional or 2 talk about how this condition is related to his mental state of complete chaos. That is a topic that can enlighten, engage, and help the viewer adjust to a lens of empathy and compassion (where none was really plausible before). It could have made his saga into a "teachable moment" and potentially a wake-up call for millions of people.

Shame on all involved in this sensationalist empty pablum.