I Am a Killer is an interesting documentary Netflix series in which convicted murderers describe the circumstances leading up to and the execution of their crime. The killers also generally describe their upbringing and other contributing factors. Friends, relatives, law enforcement and victims families are also interviewed to give alternate perspectives. Questions of guilt and innocence are often left ambiguous as a result of the multi-valent examination of the crime.
I generally do not like shows like this because they often glorify criminals, or at least profit off of their actions, but I Am a Killer does give something significant in return. Like few other shows, this show gives you a very realistic eye into the psychology and contributing factors that give rise to murderers, and is indeed very enlightening in that regard. In most cases, child abuse and substance abuse play substantial roles. Often the murderers seem to be expert liars and manipulators, it is impressive when watching this show to see how fragile the truth can be. Also interesting is the colossal bad judgement displayed by many of these people.
This show is a hard watch, in every case the murders, victims, families have their lives completely shattered. It is worth it, however, if you are interested in shattering many of the misconceptions and myths you may have about violent criminals.
I generally do not like shows like this because they often glorify criminals, or at least profit off of their actions, but I Am a Killer does give something significant in return. Like few other shows, this show gives you a very realistic eye into the psychology and contributing factors that give rise to murderers, and is indeed very enlightening in that regard. In most cases, child abuse and substance abuse play substantial roles. Often the murderers seem to be expert liars and manipulators, it is impressive when watching this show to see how fragile the truth can be. Also interesting is the colossal bad judgement displayed by many of these people.
This show is a hard watch, in every case the murders, victims, families have their lives completely shattered. It is worth it, however, if you are interested in shattering many of the misconceptions and myths you may have about violent criminals.