True crime enthusiasts are being warned about a harrowing documentary series that has left viewers experiencing nightmares. 'Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes' originally aired in America in 2021 and examines two infamous Canadian killers who projected a glamorous image while concealing a horrifying truth.
The four-part series is available to stream on HBO Max, accessible to UK viewers through additional subscriptions on Sky, Now and Prime Video, as well as on Discovery+. An official synopsis describes the show as: 'A glamorous couple becomes Canada's most notorious killers.'
One IMDB reviewer described the series as a 'disturbing yet compelling documentary that exposes the depths of human evil'. Another viewer wrote: 'This was hard to watch, hearing about how messed up and psychotic these killers are. The documentary was well done, wasn't confusing and very informative.'
A third commented: 'I binge watched the first 3 episodes, went to bed and had intense nightmares, and then got up and watched the last episode.' Over on TikTok, one true crime enthusiast posted a trigger warning, stating: 'It's absolutely shocking what comes out, honestly, you'll be shocked when you watch it.'
Rotten Tomatoes users were equally full of praise, with one person writing: 'Outstanding doc series. It's the definitive account of perhaps the most infamous murder case in Canadian history.' Another noted: 'It was very interesting. Well thought out documentary, that kept us on our toes and shows us how flawed the justice system is even in Canada.'
