The Nilsen Files

Michael Ogden explores the infamous case of Nilsen, a shocking story that somehow seems ever present.

An insight into almost every aspect, bar Nilsen himself. This series examines the victims, the investigation, and the aftermath.

I'm sure we've all seen several documentaries, the Des series etc, this is a little different however, a few surprising elements, you are made to see things differently, and question things.

Ogden does definitely see things through 2022 eyes, attitudes which are very different to those of the 1970's, Ogden seems to want to apply today's morals to back then, unfortunately it doesn't quite work like that.

You are encouraged to see things differently, a thought provoking watch, 8/10.

When I first started watching this I thought it seemed like sadly an all too familiar review of a tragic period of history. But thanks to the tenacity and sensitivity of the writer/producer it revealed more than just the mind of the infamous serial killer. Interesting to see interviews with police and journalists who reported on/worked on the case reflecting on widely held views and societies attitude of the time and compare them to today. A reminder perhaps of how far both have changed but also a reminder of why gay "pride" still has an important place in reminding some of the people how prejudice can hurt. So sad to see how little was heard of the victims and how they were so much more than "down and outs".