Show Notes
The new Lizzie Borden Netflix series is finally here, but this latest installment of the Monster anthology leaves a lot of historical facts axed (get what I did there). Instead of exploring the chilling true crime reality of the infamous 1892 murders, the show leans heavily into sensationalized gore and sexualising a spinster. On this episode of the Rumour Mill, we are diving into why this highly true crime adaptation missed the mark by prioritizing cheap shock value over the real history of the actual case.Instead we've got tightening corsets and gothic parlors and over-the-top macabre aesthetics without offering any real psychological depth. While it is always fun to see Charlie Hunnam back on screen, even his casting feels wildly out of place in a narrative that completely ignores the complex gender and class politics of the 19th century. Let's unpack why this bloody take on a classic Victorian era mystery feels much more like male-gaze fan fiction than a thoughtfully dark period drama.Let’s connect! Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regencyrumours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regencyrumours/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @regencyrumours Substack: https://substack.com/@regencyrumours Email: [email protected]
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