Becoming Evil: Serial Killers

What happens when a bunch of 70 year olds try to not sound misogynistic? It doesn't work and you end up with a horrible mis information filled dumpster fire.

Yikes. Ok, I truly thought this was from 2002 or earlier, and would still maintain that belief were it not for the fact that discussion about the GSK puts it at least in 2018. It's those same 3-5 white dudes you've seen in every low-budget documentary from the last 20 years, but there's this weird #notallmen vibe to it which is absolutely bananas to witness. Victim blaming, overly empathizing with the murderer, every one is a "prostitute" It's not 100% trash. It's tons and tons of original footage, they do a good job of name-checking the victims, but "50% of serial killers are black/POC" whatever they claimed with no citation whatsoever is beyond the pale. At least pretend to do the leg work, boys!

This show was so awesome and 7 episodes just didn't feel like enough! As someone who loves anything to do with serial killers and finds it extremely interesting working in the Justice field this show went above and beyond in allowing viewers to get an in depth look into the minds and motives of the world's most famous serial killers. As a viewer at times you will not only feel creeped out by what you see but also you will feel educated as you get to hear first hand from many different experts from the fields of Psychology to law enforcement. While there is many more things to be talked about in regards to serial killers Becoming Evil does a GREAT job with giving viewers a look into the depraved but also interesting minds of Serial Killers. A DEFINITE recommend!

There are three main experts in this series, one seems okay, a bit outdated and a bit of a bias of those times, one is okay overall but the last one, Rhode Island College, is completely talking out of his.....you can actually watch this man make up the words as he goes based on quite literally zero facts other than his hot air. It's embarrassing for the study and profession of criminology. Not sure how it got included.

It was sufficient on the topic - but I wished for more psychological, biographical info on what makes someone become a monster. Important, educational documentaries.