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The Idaho College Murders (2023)
Not a single new theory
Although this documentary claims to "explore new theories," it doesn't at all. If you've followed this case at even a very high level, you certainly won't learn any new information, theories or insights. It's a basic high-level introduction to the case, and a subpar one at that. Lots of clips of their tik tok videos and references to "lighting up a room" and how the victims' "lives were cut short."
The "experts" are randoms who have no connection to the case at all, and a couple of very awkward local reporters. Some of the people being interviewed are really over the top and very tabloid ish and overly dramatic in nature, which is off-putting and eyeroll-inducing. Most of the commentary is just questions ("WHY did he do it?") and no answers.
Bottom line: it's not really worth the time unless you like sensationalized reporting styles.
Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (2023)
Well I like it
I think this series is great. Yes it gets better as it progresses and the whiny annoying ones are gone. Some of the casting was iffy...I mean Kate Gosselin? Ew. Jamie Lynn Spears? Lol. And a couple others I can't even remember who were gone early I wasn't too disappointed about. But as it gets closer to the end I really enjoy watching and respect the effort put forth by everyone on there. It's an interesting group from a wide range of backgrounds, from athletes to politicians to entertainers to washed-up reality tv "stars", and they all seem to get along really well. The challenges are really intense. Overall it's entertaining and worth a watch!
Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez (2022)
The most boring lifetime movie ever
I usually love Lifetime movies and saw this on Hulu and thought it sounded good. Wrong. This was quite possibly the most boring movie I've ever seen. Girl gets kidnapped. Mom is sad. The rest of the movie is Corey Matthews from Boy Meets World in a ridiculous mask playing chess with the worst actress I've ever seen (who looks way, way older than 14). The movie is literally 75% them playing chess and him pacing around while she's tied on a bed. No one knows why he kidnapped her, why he let her go, or what he wanted from her. There was no sexual abuse shown or even implied, and he was made out to be some goofy guy who believed in conspiracy theories. Don't waste your time on this movie. It's so bad. It's laughably bad.