Viewers are eagerly awaiting the highly “disturbing” true crime documentary series that will be released today on Netflix

Warning: This article contains a discussion of domestic violence that some readers may find disturbing.

Viewers are foaming at the mouth because they can finish work today and come home to watch Netflix's latest scary documentary series.

A spin-off of success The worst roommate everwhich, as the name suggests, deals with true crime cases in which trusting, unsuspecting people lived together with evil people, often resulting in murder.

The spin-off, The worst ex evermarches to the beat of a similar drum.

The film tells the stories of four people who fell in love with the wrong person. It promises to be a thrilling true crime documentary that will make you think twice before swiping right.

After the series landed on the streaming platform today (August 28), viewers can't wait to binge-watch it.

If you want to know a little more about the series before you sit down in front of the TV tonight, read on.

The worst ex ever tells the stories of the most unlucky lovers in a variety of ways, including through survivor testimony, bodycam footage, and re-enactments.

The first episode is about a serial killer named Benjamin Foster, with several women telling their stories about him.

According to the documentary series, Benjamin's abuse lasted more than a decade and left one of his victims with life-changing injuries.

The stories of Benjamin’s ex-girlfriends Amber, Jaimee and Justine are all retold during The worst ex everand described in detail the persistent and traumatic abuse they suffered during their romantic relationship with him.

Justine, who was held captive and repeatedly abused by Benjamin, suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Benjamin Foster.

She says to the camera: “Torture is an understatement for what I went through.”

The synopsis of the series on Netflix is ​​as follows: “The new format – built around the universal feeling of questioning how much you really know about your partner – brings you even more shocking stories of betrayal, violence and deceit.

“Consisting of compelling witness statements, bodycam footage and animated reenactments, The worst ex ever reveals the disturbing stories of monstrous relationships in the past.”

True crime fans can't wait to see the series – and those who have already managed to watch it have high praise for it.

“Worst Ex Ever” landed on Netflix today. (Netflix)

One person wrote on X: “The worst ex ever on Netflix is ​​awesome, I'm at a loss for words and episode 1 was overwhelming.”

Another said: “Just watched the first two episodes of #worsttexever. Both perpetrators are absolutely terrifying and in both cases violent men managed to get their victims arrested… absolutely insane.”

A third added: “The worst ex ever is now available on Netflix, so I guess I won't be able to get any work done for the next 4 hours?”

A fourth commented: “So Netflix has a series called The worst ex ever came out as if they had The worst roommate ever. I can't wait to tune in and hear their stories lol.”

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