Netflix’s New 4-Part True Crime Series Is An Easy One-Night Binge

Netflix‘s new 4-part true crime series is an easy one-night binge and expands on one of the streamer’s most popular true crime franchises of all time. Netflix just dropped the latest installment of this true crime documentary series on Wednesday, July 1, offering subscribers an immersive and factual account of some of the strangest and even unsettling encounters between former neighbors. Spread over the course of four episodes, this series shares nightmarish stories from those who were directly involved.

Worst Neighbor Ever just landed on Netflix, joining its companion series Worst Ex Ever and Worst Roommate Ever. Based on the popularity of the previous two “Worst Ever” series on Netflix, this latest entry is bound to become one of the most-watched new series on Netflix this week and heading into the July 4 weekend. Worst Neighbor Ever combines actual victims, police bodycam footage, and animated reenactments of real-life incidents to bring these bizarre stories to life like never before.

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Worst Neighbor Ever dives into four unique and separate true crime stories across its four episodes, all pertaining to the notion that “you never really know your neighbors.” Episode 1, “She Finally Stopped”, kicks things off with a chilling story about an obsessive neighbor named Frances who becomes increasingly paranoid about grievances with a couple named Shawna and Dave. Although the couple wants nothing to do with Frances, she relentlessly escalates the one-sided beef to an unthinkable degree.

Worst Neighbor Ever episode 2, “Midwest Meltdown,” narrows in on a quiet suburb in Indiana that is shaken by a massive explosion, which prompts a police investigation into a woman named Moncy and her new boyfriend, Mark. Episode 3, “Fear Thy Neighbor,” introduces Miles and Melina, a couple who believe they’ve found their dream house, only to discover that an evicted neighbor named Jamal begins harassing them to no end, turning their situation into a nightmare. Lastly, episode 4, “The Executor,” is about a man named Charles who is reported missing by his neighbors, which raises suspicions about Caroline, who claims to be managing his estate.

Worst Neighbor Ever was executive produced by Jason Blum, the world-famous CEO of Blumhouse Productions, known for its countless horror movie franchises like Paranormal Activity and The Purge. Audiences have applauded this series, along with the other “Worst Ever” documentaries, for its strong storytelling and interesting premises that consistently arrive at shocking developments and conclusions. Although all of these true crime stories are already documented, the Netflix series adds suspense and makes them gripping throughout.

Worst Neighbor Ever Is An Easy Binge For True Crime Fans

As far as true crime series go on Netflix, Worst Neighbor Ever is a no-brainer for fans of the genre. Each episode ranges from 52 to 61 minutes, meaning there is plenty of content that viewers can sink their teeth into, as the show takes its time covering all the bases of these stranger-than-fiction events. With a total runtime of just 3 hours and 44 minutes, Worst Neighbor Ever may just be the easiest new show on Netflix to binge from start to finish in just one night.

Early reviews for Worst Neighbor Ever indicate an overall positive response. Ready Set Cut gave the Netflix docuseries 3/5 stars, noting, “Worst Neighbor Ever is the heartbreaking third installment in Netflix’s true-crime anthology series. Episode 4 will leave you on the floor in disbelief.” In the same vein, Heaven of Horror gave the series 4/5 stars, writing, “The true crime docuseries always interviews key first-hand witnesses from each case, and instead of dramatizations with actors who “kinda sorta” look like the real-life people, animations are used. It works just as great for this one.”

Every true crime fan should check out Worst Neighbor Ever tonight, as it is one of ScreenRant’s best shows to watch on Netflix this week and is expected to surge up global viewership charts, potentially setting the stage for more “Worst Ever” series in the future.