The Ashley Madison Affair

This is not...very good. Like I don't mean the subject matter is bad or troubling or whatever (which it is), I just mean the quality of this docuseries is poor.

The thing with the actors reading for Ashley Madison users is weird and confusing. But for me the worst part of this is the sheer amount of stock footage this docuseries has. Like hold of the interview subject for more than 2 seconds. Stop cutting to barely related stock footage.

It's really obvious to me that the filmmakers did NOT have enough footage to make this series.

Idk I remember when the Ashley Madison leak happened. I was in high school, and it was all over the news and social media. It was kind of...exciting...in a sick way, or at least it was the thing that everyone was talking about. This docuseries makes this huge scandal feel like watching paint dry.

The Ashley Madison Affair is a highly watchable docuseries that lays out the story of the seedy company's rise to success, shedding light on its founder, Noel Biderman, who unapologetically champions infidelity as a lucrative business endeavor. While the series may not extend much sympathy towards the clientele of Ashley Madison, it's a great roller coaster portrayal of the company's ris , fall and rise .

From the outset, Biderman is depicted as a figure who fearlessly markets infidelity as a viable solution for troubled relationships, bolstered by provocative advertisements that position Ashley Madison's services as a remedy for marital discord. The series doesn't shy away from discussing the repercussions of extramarital affairs, illustrating the devastation they can inflict on individuals and families alike. Consequently, viewers may find it challenging to muster empathy for both the company and its patrons, despite their victimization in a malicious cyberattack.

One of the most intriguing aspects of The Ashley Madison Affair is its exploration of the media frenzy surrounding high-profile individuals, whose names appeared in the site's subscriber list. The sensationalized coverage often led to the vilification of these people, regardless of their actual involvement or circumstances. The series poignantly highlights the tragic consequences caused by such public scrutiny, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of moral judgment in the age of digital exposure.

The series features victims, former employees of the company, journalists and data analysts. Most of the users of the site are portrayed by actors, the adulterers presumably anxious to preserve their anonymity, reminding us how society still views infidelity. The series does have some bigger points to make beyond the immorality of cheating, as it offers a sobering lesson about the importance of accountability and discretion in navigating the digital landscape.

Despite its contentious subject matter, "The Ashley Madison Affair" is a compelling exploration of human nature, corporate ambition, and the intersection of morality and technology.

The idea of this docuseries is great. Give information about the Ashley Madison scandal, done. The way it's done however, is so incredibly poor. You'll get 10 seconds of talking followed by 30 second of garbage stock footage to pad out the episode. This reals like a way to just stretch 1 episode for 4-5 episodes as a way to pump out more content.

On top of that you get awful actors that are trying so hard to make this their "big break" instead of real people that suffered because of this site.

This should be an example of how NOT to make a docuseries. Slow it down, stick to only the facts and stop jumping to stock footage. We arent 2 year olds that need constant pictures shoved into our faces.

Really enjoyed this series. Really interesting story, and a good telling of that historical time. I remember this period well and seeing the hack on the news- fascinating to see what really went on behind the scenes. Ashley Madison was hacked in 2015, but also they were at the forefront of monetizing the internet in the early 2000s. This laid the groundwork for what we see today.

I also thought the analysis of the data from the hack was really well thought-out, and the graphics and archive were good too.

There was a real range of interviewees, from those having affairs, played by actors, to tech experts and journalists. They gave an overall rounded version of the story. Recommend.

Hulu should be ashamed for continuing to publish lifeless, banal "original documentaries" created by the novices at ABC studios.

There is nothing compelling about watching hired actors recite anecdotes while playing endless scenes of stock video footage: couches, traffic lights, busses, dogs playing with sprinklers, bugs - yes, in a documentary about hackers breaching data to expose users engaged in extramarital affairs, the producers had the gall to show us a tick climbing a plant. Just call the documentary "We Think Our Viewers are Mindless Sheep".

Someone needs to clean house at ABC Studios, fire the incompetent employees who are creating and approving this uninspired drivel and hire a team who gives a damn about what they do.