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Episode Guide
Episode 1 -| Dating the Devil
Episode 2 -| Betrayed by the Badge
Episode 3 -| Killing for Custody
Episode 4 -| Married to a Monster
Relationships are messy at the best of times. From petty squabbles about what to watch on the TV to more intense arguments about how best to raise a family, we can all face battles when we’re living with a romantic loved one.
Sadly, some relationships are doomed to failure, as is the case in Worst Ex Ever, which details four real-life cases of people who were victims of violent and vindictive exes. If you’re currently single, you might consider staying that way, as the horrific crimes depicted in this Netflix series are enough to put anybody off from forming a relationship.
Episode 1 features several women who were trapped in a controlling relationship with a man named Benjamin Foster. Speaking to the camera, they talk about the abuse they suffered at the hands of this possessive individual who had no qualms about viciously beating them.
In episode 2, we meet a woman named Seemona Sumasar who talks about the relationship she had with Jerry Ramrattan, a man she thought was a cop until the truth came out about his identity. Her story is rather unique as while she was a victim of Jerry’s violent behaviour, it wasn’t him who initially faced police justice. Instead, she found herself sitting in a jail cell for a crime she didn’t commit. I’ll say no more here for fear of giving away spoilers.
Just when you think things couldn’t get any worse after hearing Seemona’s tale comes the story of Eric Hill in episode 3. He married a woman named Rosa who turned his life upside down in the worst way possible. Again, I won’t go into detail on what happened between them but I will give you advance warning that this episode does feature crime scene photographs that you might find upsetting.
Episode 4 of Worst Ex Ever is as dark as the rest of the series. In it’s story of a woman whose husband sought retribution against her after the end of their marriage, it’s also very bloody, with more crime scene photos that will turn your stomach. The ending of the episode is semi-cathartic but you might still have trouble sleeping after viewing this final instalment.
The series follows a similar format to that seen in Worst Roommate Ever, which comes from the same creators. Each episode features a mix of eyewitness and victim testimonies, police bodycam footage, and animated reenactments of the crimes that took place. As I alluded, you’ll need a strong stomach to watch a couple of these episodes as some of the scenes are extremely shocking. There is one particular photograph in the third episode that is particularly upsetting.
Worst Ex Ever isn’t sensationalist, despite the rather jovial title. Each story is sensitively told, with respect for the victims and some attempt to understand the behaviour of those who mentally, physically, and in some cases sexually abused their partners. It’s a heartbreaking watch at times with one scene in particular, that of a man who breaks into tears when he remembers the trauma both he and his daughter suffered at the hands of his ex, that might make you shed a tear too.
Sadly, the cases featured in the programme may be all too familiar to others. While a lot of what we see and hear is pretty unbelievable (though it is all true), the stories shared by the abuse victims will be relatable to those who have found themselves in a toxic relationship. Should you relate to the experiences of the men and women in the docuseries, don’t be afraid to get help. You can find one domestic abuse helpline here.
All four episodes of Worst Ex Ever are available to watch on Netflix now. As mentioned, it’s not an easy watch, but it can be recommended, especially as it might provide warning signs to those about to enter into a potentially toxic relationship.
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Verdict - 7.5/10
7.5/10